Boston, first
incorporated as a town in 1630, and as a city in
1822, is one of America's oldest cities, with a
rich economic and social history. What began as
a homesteading community eventually evolved into
a center for social and political change. Boston
has since become the economic and cultural hub
of New England.
As the region's hub, Boston is home to nearly
590,000 residents, many institutions of higher
education, some of the world's finest inpatient
hospitals, and numerous cultural and
professional sports organizations. Boston-based
jobs, primarily within the finance, health care,
educational, and service areas, numbered nearly
660,000 in 2002. Millions of people visit Boston
to take in its historic neighborhoods, attend
cultural or sporting events, and conduct
business.
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