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Originally, Boston was named Tremontaine (three mountains). This was in reference to the three large hills found on the Shawmut Peninsula. It's a good thing the name didn't stick because today only one of the three hills remains (Beacon). The other two were removed to supply fill material for Back Bay.
Boston was named after Boston, Lincolnshire, England. Back then many of the town's prominent citizens had emigrated from the English village.
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What is the name for British and bostonians soldiers called?
boston massacre
What was Manitoba called prior to 1970?
Manitoba. The province has had that name throughout the 20th century.
What was Istanbul formly called?
Constantinople and prior to this the name was Byzantium. This was the name of the Greek colony that preceded the renaming of it by the Emperor Constantine.
What is the name of the large park in Boston?
Fenway is the name of the baseball stadium in Boston, home to the Red Sox.
Why was so-called Boston massacre misnamed?
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In what trade is Johnny Tremain being trained?
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What year did the Red Sox adopt the name Red Sox?
1901. The first year of operation of the American League was 1901. But at that time, they were not called the Red Sox. They were just called the Boston Americans.
What is the name of Boston baseball franchise?
They are called the Boston Redsox.
What was the last name of the radio announcer bob for the Boston bruins prior to the lock out?
Bob Wilson
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the group was called Puritans
What is the name for British and bostonians soldiers called?
boston massacre
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The Boston Red Sox used to be called the Boston Braves.
What is the name of the song being played on the NFL Visa debit card commercial?
It's called "I'm Shipping Up To Boston" and it's by The Dropkick Murphys.
Team name of Boston College?
They don't have one it's just Boston College. The Boston College athletic teams are called the Eagles.
How did wallingford ct get its name?
Wallingford, CT was named after a town in England called Wallingford, Berkshire. Prior to being named Wallingford it was known as New Haven Village.
What coast is the African country that lies between Liberia and Ghana?
This area is commonly called the Gold Coast. It is not an official name. Ghana was called the Gold Coast prior to being named Ghana.
The Boston Braves team 1910?
The Boston Braves existed between 1912, and 1952 before moving to Milwaukee in 1953, and Atlanta in 1966. They are part of the original franchise of the Boston Red Stockings (1871-1876) Their name Boston Braves, was changed to the Boston Bees in 1936, and back to the Braves in 1941. From 1876-1882 the team name was the Boston Red Caps, and from 1883 -1906 the Boston Beaneaters. From 1907 -1910 the franchise was called the Boston Doves, in 1911 they were called the Boston Rustlers, before the name was change to Braves in 1912.
