Boston

Capital and largest city of Ma ., at head of Ma . Bay. Its harbor is one of the finest in the world. It is the terminus of 9 railroads. The original city, which is very irregular, was upon the end of a peninsula, whence it has spread inland up the connecting neck and upon adjoining made land, the latter part being quite regularly laid out. It has also annexed several neighboring towns. Although its streets are in the main narrow and crooked, its municipal improvements are otherwise excellent. Its police and water departments, its water supply and sewer system, are in excellent condition. It has an admirable school system. Here are located the Ma . IMG:content-0586.png:[graphic] IMG:content-0587.jpg:[graphic][merged small]