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Brookline, Massachusetts

Located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, Brookline was founded in 1705. JFK was born at 83 Beals Street in Brookline in 1917. The Country Club hosted the first U.S. Open (1913) — Francis Ouimet's famous upset.
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Founded 1705 | Population 63,000 | Peak 63,000 (2024) | County Norfolk County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Brookline, Massachusetts

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1705 Founded: Brookline was founded in Norfolk County.
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1897 Country Club: The Country Club — one of five founding USGA clubs.
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1917 JFK Born: John F. Kennedy born on Beals Street.
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2010 Modern Era: Brookline continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Brookline

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Complete Historical Timeline

1705 Culture
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1897 Sports
Country Club
1917 Culture
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2010 Culture
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Did You Know?

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JFK was born at 83 Beals Street in Brookline in 1917.
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The Country Club hosted the first U.S. Open (1913) — Francis Ouimet's famous upset.
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Frederick Law Olmsted (designer of Central Park) made Brookline his home.
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Brookline is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
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Brookline was founded in 1705.

Famous People from Brookline, Massachusetts

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John F. Kennedy
Writer, Politician · Born May 29, 1917 · Died Nov 22, 1963 (age 46)
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Robert F. Kennedy
Writer, Lawyer · Born Nov 20, 1925 · Died Jun 6, 1968 (age 42)
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Conan O'Brien
Screenwriter, Writer · Born Apr 18, 1963 · Age 62
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Michael Dukakis
Lawyer, Politician · Born Nov 3, 1933 · Age 92
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Amy Lowell
Writer, Poet · Born Feb 9, 1874 · Died May 12, 1925 (age 51)

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