Saloons close.
1886
Frederick Rindge begins donating buildings to the city. Before he finishes, Cambridge has a new city hall, industrial training school and library.
1887
First trolley line opens.
1889
Subway to Harvard Square opens--promising "Park St. in eight minutes."
1912
Massachusetts Institute of Technology settles in Cambridge.
1916
First zoning law enacted.
1924
Saloons reopen.
1933
Harvard celebrates its tricentennial.
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