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Boston, Massachusetts: Golden Teapot

A big steaming teakettle, with a capacity of over 200 gallons, has hung over a sidewalk in downtown Boston since 1873.

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Steaming Kettle.

Historic Steaming Kettle

Right outside of Government Center station of the Mass T is a 227 Gallon giant Tea Pot that has steam coming out the spout. Originally cast in 1873 for a tea company, it is now outside the "Steaming Kettle" Starbucks Store.

[Carl and Anne Ambrose, 01/08/2005]

Golden Teapot

Address:
63 Court St., Boston, MA
Directions:
Downtown, on the corner of Court and Cambridge Sts, next to city hall.
Admission:
Free
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