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Yachts and Ships at the Harbor at Charlestown
The growth of residential housing surrounding Monument Square after the sale of its 9 acres.
Built in 1848 after the Bunker Hill Monument Association decided to sell off its land to raise money for the construction of the Bunker Hill Monument.
The exhibits located inside the Battle of Bunker Hill Museum describe the events of the war and the significance of the battle.
Before selling off its property, the Bunker Hill Monument Association owned 15 acres of the original battlefield.
After encountering financial difficulties, the Bunker Hill Association began selling off its property to residential developers to raise funds to complete construction. This map reflects the new property after selling off 9 acres.
Google Maps screen shot of Bunker HIll.
Google Maps screen shot of Bunker HIll.
The information board describes the historical significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Although a defeat for the Americans, the battle was ultimately extremely costly for the British.
A view of the Bunker Hill Monument from the Charlestown Shopping Mall parking lot (located around 1 mile away from the base of the monument).