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Stock certificate issued by the Boston American League Base-Ball Club( The Boston Red Sox), dated May 1912. The certificate for 25 shares is signed by treasurer Robert McRoy and club president James McAleer, a former major league pitcher and manager, who was an owner of the club from 1911 – 1913.
Bond certificate issued by the Boston Terminal Company to finance the design and construction of Boston’ s South Station, 1897. and will ensure that Commonwealth Pier becomes a destination for school groups, the community and tourists.”
The Museum’ s events and educational initiatives— offered for free in both virtual and in-person formats— currently reach more than 10,000 students and adults annually. The Museum will add Bostonbased programs via partnerships with Boston area community organizations and educational institutions to supplement its existing programming.
“ We are delighted to have a museum with such an important educational mission join Commonwealth Pier. In recent years, there’ s been a spotlight on the urgent need to help people of all ages improve their financial literacy. We’ re thrilled the Museum will be offering free admission and programming,” said Kristan McLaughlin, director of asset management at Pembroke, the international real estate business that is developing Commonwealth Pier.“ The revitalization of Commonwealth Pier celebrates its meaningful history, as well as our present and future. How appropriate to have the Museum of American Finance as part of our community— a literal treasure chest of historic artifacts that bridges to the future through education and its use of technology.”
Pembroke’ s vision for Commonwealth Pier is to create a vibrant, multi-use waterfront destination that inspires exploration and connection to Boston Harbor, the neighborhood, history, art and innovation. In addition to the Museum, there will be new restaurants and shops, a public waterfront plaza and an enhanced Harborwalk, all of which will foster community and be activated with year-round programming.
Sponsorship and naming opportunities are currently available for the Museum’ s exhibits and programs in Boston. For more information on this project, visit www. moaf. org / Boston.
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