1834

The first granite naval dry-dock in the U.S. is completed at Navy Yard using designs by Loammi Baldwin, Jr.

The Winthrop Church (First Parish Congregational) is built of brick on Union Street. The First Congregational Meeting House on Town Hill is replaced by one in brick.

The Ursuline convent on Mount Benedict is burned by an intolerant mob. All the occupants escape unharmed.