
Boston Neighborhoods

City of Boston
The City of Boston weaves its long history into its vibrant
neighborhoods. Its parks and gardens connect these neighborhoods as
does its extensive transportation system. Its physical benefits combine
with its rich cultural and educational facilities to make it one of the
most "livable" cities in the world. A quick look at these neighborhoods
provides a link with the history of Boston's development and continuing
cultural and economic appeal. The city offers a wonderful mix of
historic renovated brownstones into grand and gracious Single Family
homes and condominiums to Luxury High Rises/ full service buildings
with all concieveable amenities (Information on ALL properties available upon request).
Beacon Hill (4)
Topped by the gold-domed State House, most of this neighborhood
continues to be residential. Examples of Colonial, Federal and
Victorian Revival architecture make this a unique environment. Charles
Street provides easy access to shops, restaurants, excellent grocery
stores and antique dealers. The neighborhood is surrounded by the
Boston Common and Public Gardens on one side, the Massachusetts General
medical campus on another, the Charles River Esplanade at the base of
the Hill and walking distance to the Financial district.
Back Bay
Laid out in the middle of the nineteenth century, when Boston was
already recognized as one of the centers of world culture and commerce,
the central feature of this neighborhood is the grand Commonwealth
Avenue, a wide boulevard connecting Frederick Law Olmstead's Emerald
Necklace park system with the Public Garden. The center of this
neighborhood is Copley Square, with its successful juxtaposition of
Trinity Church, the Boston Public Library and the John Hancock Tower
building. This neighborhood provides the best of city living with its
combination of fashionable shops adjacent to the residential streets
where the grand Victorian architecture has been carefully maintained
and restored.
South End
Adjacent to the Back Bay, this Victorian residential neighborhood has
carefully preserved its architectural integrity, while allowing a
vibrant mix of residential Condominiums, Lofts, restaurants and
cultural amenities.
Waterfront
For many years the center of Boston's successful sea trade, this
neighborhood has re-emerged as a vibrant residential community, with a
successful blend of new waterfront buildings and historic structured,
restored and converted in addition to many new waterfront luxury
developments. It combines the features of waterfront views and access,
with close proximity to the downtown business district.
North End
Boston's oldest residential neighborhood, it has been home to many
immigrant communities throughout the city's history. For the past 75
years it has and continues to be closely identified with a vibrant
Italian community. Its residential character is enhanced by the
abundance of small shops: butchers, bakers, greengrocers, fishmongers,
cheese shops, etc., provide for the daily needs of the residents. The
neighborhood's fine restaurants attract visitors throughout the year
and during summer weekends colorful festivals provide lively street
life.
Charlestown
This neighborhood has been experiencing dramatic development in the
past two decades. The home of the Bunker Hill Monument and the USS
Constitution (Old Ironsides), the Navy Yard has been undergoing
extensive renovation and new construction of water-side condominiums,
luxury townhouses and office space. The Bunker Hill residential area
above the Navy Yard is within easy and close access to the downtown
business district, but the calm and peaceful air of a small New England
town.
South Boston & Leather District
Once a quiet, residential and industrial neighborhood bordering the
Harbor, South Boston is now getting a new life. Most Industrial
buildings are being converted into fabulous Lofts and brownstones are
being restored. This neighborhood is the next upcoming area worth
waiting for.
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