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Central Wharf (Boston)

19th century in BostonBoston HarborEconomic history of BostonFinancial District, BostonHistoric district contributing properties in Massachusetts
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146 176 Milk Street, Boston (2016)
146 176 Milk Street, Boston (2016)

Central Wharf is a historic pier in Boston, Massachusetts. Built in 1815–1816 between Long Wharf and India Wharf, it originally extended from India Street nearly a quarter-mile into Boston Harbor. Today, the much-shortened wharf (due to land reclamation on the city end) serves as the home of the New England Aquarium.

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Central Wharf (Boston)
Boston HarborWalk, Boston North End

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Central Wharf (New England Aquarium)

Boston HarborWalk
02109 Boston, North End
Massachusetts, United States
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146 176 Milk Street, Boston (2016)
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