Shipbuilding

Quincy has a proud shipbuilding tradition that includes producing many of the U.S. Navy ships that fought for our freedom during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Just as the term “Quincy granite” came to signify the best in the business, the term “Quincy built” referred to the finest ships afloat. Shipbuilding in Quincy continued until the mid-1980s, when General Dynamics closed the Fore River Shipyard.

Today, visitors can tour one of the ships built at Quincy’s world famous shipyard: the Cold War era heavy cruiser the USS Salem. Home to the U.S. Naval Shipbuilding Museum, the Salem offers visitors the chance to experience life on the former flag ship of the Sixth Fleet.

Quincy History Museum at Quincy Historical Society

The Adams Academy, built of Quincy granite, is an early and important example of Gothic revival architecture in America.

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Open mid-April - October Monday through Friday, 9 am – 4 pm and Saturdays noon – 3 pm. Library open Monday through Friday, 9am to noon and by appointment year round.

8 Adams Street
Quincy, MA 02169
Phone: 617-773-1144
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Kilroy Was Here

Quincy is the birthplace of the popular catch phrase “Kilroy Was Here”.

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U.S.S. Salem, United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum

Quincy’s proud shipbuilding history comes to life aboard this Cold War-era heavy cruiser.

549 South Street
Quincy, MA
Phone: 617-479-7900
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