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Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield, Massachusetts

Map of Massachusetts showing state and county boundaries, labeled counties, and major cities including Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, and Plymouth. The map highlights county seats and state capital, includes an inset for the Boston metropolitan area, and a locator map showing Massachusetts' position in the United States. Neighboring states and bodies of water are also labeled.

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Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day.

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