Winthrop, MA
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About Winthrop
- • Michael Che, Emmy-nominated comedian and SNL writer, was raised in Winthrop.
- • The "Winthrop Break," a skateboarding trick, originated at the town's skate park.
- • Its proximity to Boston and Logan Airport spurred early residential development.
- • Rumors persist of tunnels beneath the town, used during Prohibition for smuggling.
- • The Great Blizzard of 1978 caused widespread flooding and significant damage.
- • It's named after Governor John Winthrop, established as a town in 1852.
- • With 19,316 residents, its population is similar to that of a small college town.
- • At just 13 feet above sea level, it's particularly vulnerable to rising tides.
- • Many residents work in healthcare, education, and professional services in Boston.
- • Being there feels like a peaceful coastal escape with tight-knit community spirit.
- • The Boston Celtics, a short drive away, won 17 NBA championships.
- • Winthrop High School's football rivalry with Revere is a legendary local event.
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