Neighborhoods
How the South End's marshland became a Victorian landmark
From marshes along Boston Neck to protected Victorian blocks, the South End's history traces development, transportation fights and preservation.
October 23, 2026
History & Heritage
Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
How the triple-decker helped build working-class Dorchester
Dorchester’s triple-deckers linked homeownership, rental income and immigrant networks as streetcars helped shape the neighborhood.
October 23, 2026
Neighborhoods
How Boston Wharf Company shaped Fort Point’s historic district
Fort Point’s industrial buildings reflect decades of Boston Wharf Company development, with landmark rules now guiding exterior changes.
October 23, 2026
Neighborhoods
How Dudley Square became Nubian Square, a hub of Black Boston
Nubian Square’s name connects Roxbury’s Black community, a beloved family business and a campaign to reconsider Boston’s colonial legacy.
October 23, 2026
Neighborhoods
How generations of newcomers shaped East Boston
From Donald McKay’s shipyard to Italian triple-deckers, East Boston’s history traces generations of migration, work and neighborhood change.
October 23, 2026
Neighborhoods
How Boston’s Chinatown took root and endured
Chinatown grew from an immigrant enclave in South Cove into a community that weathered exclusion laws and fought threats to its land.
October 23, 2026
Neighborhoods
Back Bay Neighborhood Built on Ambitious Landfill Project
Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood was created through an ambitious 19th-century landfill project, transforming tidal flats into prime urban land. This engineering feat shaped one of the city’s most iconic districts.
August 20, 2025
Neighborhoods
Boston’s Neighborhoods: Tracing Their Unique Historical Roots
Boston’s neighborhoods each tell a unique story, shaped by waves of immigrants, industrial growth, and cultural shifts. From the historic cobblestones of Beacon Hill to the vibrant streets of Dorchester, their roots run deep.
August 19, 2025
Neighborhoods
Tracing Beacon Hill: The Black Heritage Trail’s Rich History
Beacon Hill’s Black Heritage Trail traces a rich history of African American resilience and achievement. Highlighting key sites, the trail offers a powerful glimpse into Boston’s pivotal role in the abolitionist movement.
August 15, 2025