Revere Through Time

Once a bustling beach resort and home to Wonderland Amusement Park, now thrives as a fast—growing suburb of Boston.

The City of Revere can trace its roots back to the precolonial period of New England history. As the original thirteen colonies grew, so did Rumney Marsh, which later was named Revere after colonial patriot Paul Revere. The City of Revere was made famous due to its selection as the first public beach in the United States. Revere Beach grew slowly from a hunting and fishing spot...