City Square in Charlestown

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City Square has undergone a constant change and renewal process for over 400 years. It's been hit by just about every kind of devastation you can imagine, from deep water flooding all the way to the Ironside Grille to war, demolition, railways, roads and fire. Yet each time, like the Phoenix, this square rises again and again. In 1901, an elevated railway called the El tore its way right through City Square, thus damaging its appeal. When the Tobin Bridge was built in 1950, traffic ravaged through Charlestown from Boston and turned it into a barren wasteland until alternatives were constructed and the rebuilding process began again. Today, it's a beautiful area that, when you step into it, seems miles away from the bustle of the city and your crazy job.

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City Square Park

City Square, Charlestown, MA

The same firm that had designed Boston's Post Office Square, Halvorsen Company, worked together with David Phillips to create City Square Park. Using input from the community, representative works of art were used to show the area's history.

The crane represents the Three Cranes Tavern that once was located on there. It was a popular socializing spot prior to the American Revolutionary War, and pottery excavated from the site has been referred to as tavernware. Built in 1635, it operated until 1775 when it was destroyed by fire during the battle of Bunker Hill. The cod represents the most important colonial food. Corn stood for the Native Americans, and rope was for the marine history of the Navy Yard. The figure of Justice at the corner of Main Street refers to the birthplace of the Supreme Judicial Court.

In 1868 it included a fountain, and later a simple obelisk was included as a World War II memorial.

Part of the The Boston Harborwalk, a pedestrian path meant to revitalize and improve the enjoyment of Boston waterfront and promote its access to the public.

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Cold Stone Creamery

100 City Square, Charlestown, MA

• (617) 242-0100

A can not miss spot for any and all ice cream lovers, Cold Stone creamery is the best around. There are a smattering of locations throughout the city and enough inventive flavors to keep even the most discerning palate wanting more!

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Corporate Risk Advisors

6 City Square, Charlestown, MA

• (617) 242-0400

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FedEx Drop Box

20 City Square, Charlestown, MA

FedEx
Type:	Self Service
ExpressPickups:	Mon 8:00 PM; Tue 8:00 PM; Wed 8:00 PM; Thu 8:00 PM; Fri 8:00 PM; Sat No Pickup; Sun No Pickup
Services:	Express
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FedEx Drop Box

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Metropolitan Mediation Svc

3 City Square, Charlestown, MA

• (617) 241-0300

www.metromediation.com

Providing mediation services to businesses, government agencies, schools, courts, social service agencies, and individuals from Greater Boston neighborhoods and families.

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Olde Bay Insurance Agency

6 City Square, Charlestown, MA

• (617) 242-2800

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Olive's

10 City Square, Charlestown, MA

• (617) 242-1999

www.toddenglish.com

Restaurant

Cross Street(s):	Main St.
Cuisine:	Mediterranean
Pricing:	$$$
Dress:	Dressy
Corkage Fee:	Not Allowed
Hours:	Monday - Thursday 5:30pm to 10pm Friday - Saturday 5:30pm to 10:30pm Sunday 5pm to 9pm
Dinner:	Yes
Parking:	Valet

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Olive's is celebrity chef Todd English's first restaurant and the Charlestown institution stands proud and English's vast empire continues to expand. As his first foray into fine dining, Olive's is tasteful and funky, flavorful and fun. This is a great place to celebrate something special or toast to someone. Olive's accepts all major credit cards and has valet parking. It is an ornate dining room where you receive world class service and can choose from a range of delicious culinary offerings. House specilaties include the tagliatelle with truffle bolognese, and the steak frites with olives signature fries.

Right across the street from Olive's, you'll find small, romantic City Square Park with a fish fountain and benches. This park was built as a memorial to Charlestown residents who served in WWII.

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The Kennedy Center

10 City Square, Charlestown, MA

• (617) 241-8866

www.kennedycenter.org

Store
Hours:	Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm
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The Kennedy Center consists of the Main Office and 3 other locations in Charlestown: the Senior Center (100 Ferrin Street), Children's Programs (23A Moulton Street), and the Community Resource Center (55 Bunker Hill Street). It's purpose is to foster 'economic independence by meeting the health, educational, employment, recreational, and welfare needs of the community'.