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Boston Garden was an indoor arena in Boston, Massachusetts, that opened in 1928 and closed in 1995. It served as the home venue of the Boston Celtics of the NBA and the Boston Bruins of the NHL, and also hosted concerts, boxing, wrestling, circuses, and other public events. The building was later demolished, while the Celtics and Bruins moved to the arena now known as TD Garden.
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What was Boston Garden?
Boston Garden was a multi-purpose indoor arena in Massachusetts that opened in 1928. It served as the home venue for the Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins until 1995.
Why was the Boston Garden parquet floor famous?
The Celtics played on a distinctive parquet floor made from small wood blocks arranged in a patterned surface. That floor became strongly associated with Boston's NBA identity and its home-court advantage.
Which teams played at Boston Garden?
The NBA's Boston Celtics and the NHL's Boston Bruins were the arena's best-known resident teams. Both franchises used Boston Garden from its opening era in 1928 until the venue closed in 1995.
What replaced Boston Garden?
The Celtics and Bruins moved to the new arena now known as TD Garden in 1995. The original Boston Garden was later demolished, ending the building's run as one of Boston's major sports landmarks.
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