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Suffolk Downs’ rich history
The track has a rich history: The legendary Seabiscuit raced there in 1937, women became mutuel clerks for the first time, and the Beatles even played there.
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Logan Airport: The early years
When it first opened in September 1923, Logan Airport was mainly used by the military and post office.
Logan Airport: The early years
In September 1923, Boston’s first airport opened. At first it was mainly used by the military and post office, with the first commercial flights starting in 1927. It was named General Edward Lawrence Logan Airport in the 1940s during its expansion. — Leanne Burden Seidel and Lisa Tuite
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Boston’s mounted police unit
Boston’s Mounted Police Unit began officially in 1870 and patrolled the city for more than 135 years.
You could see them at Fenway Park on opening day, giving directions in Downtown Crossing, or keeping the peace during the busing crisis. Boston’s Mounted Police Unit began officially in 1870 and patrolled the city for more than 135 years. They were a favorite subject for many Boston Globe photographers over the years. — Thea Breite and Lisa Tuite
Pop music critic
Reed is a pop music critic covering everything from indie rock and folk to Latin pop and hip-hop. He previously worked at The Standard-Times of New Bedford and graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with degrees in journalism and Spanish.
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The Big E
The Eastern States Exposition, known as The Big E, first opened to 138,000 people in 1917 in West Springfield.