Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)
1928 - November 17 - Boston Garden officially opens

On November 17, 1928, Boston Garden, one of the most iconic sports and entertainment venues in the United States, officially opened its doors. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, the arena was designed by famed architect Tex Rickard, known for his work on Madison Square Garden in New York City. Boston Garden quickly became the home of the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA), as well as a popular venue for concerts, circuses, and other events.

The opening of Boston Garden was a significant event for sports and entertainment in Boston and beyond. Its unique design, featuring a parquet floor for basketball and an ice rink for hockey, set it apart from other venues of the time. The arena's inaugural event featured a boxing match between reigning middleweight champion Tiger Flowers and challenger Harry Greb, drawing a large crowd and setting the stage for decades of memorable moments in sports and entertainment history.

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