In 1630, the first Puritan settlers, led by John Winthrop, built their earliest houses along what is today State Street.

[citation needed] In 1770 the Boston Massacre took place in front of the Old State House.

[2] In the 19th century State Street became known as Boston's primary location for banks and other financial institutions.

[3] The Blue Line of the MBTA subway runs below State Street.

The east end of State Street is at Long Wharf, where ferries are available to several places, including the airport.