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Opening of Tremont House

When
October 16, 1829
Where
Tremont Street
Part of
Tremont House opens in Boston

Tremont House opened in Boston on October 16, 1829, with a dinner attended by prominent figures, establishing a new standard for luxury hotels.

Construction began on July 4, 1828, and the hotel opened on October 16, 1829. The opening dinner was attended by Josiah Quincy III, Daniel Webster, several members of Congress, and local merchants. The hotel was designed by Isaiah Rogers and located on Tremont Street.

Sources

  1. Tremont House (Boston) Wikipedia, revision of 2025-10-21

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