# Boston Athenaeum

Boston, United States

Founded in 1807, the Boston Athenaeum is one of America's oldest independent membership libraries. Its sandstone home at 10 and a half Beacon Street, completed in 1849, holds over 600,000 volumes, including much of George Washington's personal library.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Boston Athenaeum, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 42.35804, -71.06216

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