A City of Neighborhood

Roslindale

Roslindale has a large Greek Population and because of this the neighborhood jokingly call it “Rosinopoulos. It started as a classic streetcar suburb. Roslindale Square, the heart of this neighborhood, is the subject of a National Trust for Historic Preservation Main Street award. It has set an example of historic and aesthetic preservation in economic revitalization.

Roxbury

Roxbury is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Boston, where the old & the new exist side by side. Roxbury is very close to Downtown but at the same time it has always retained the neighborhood qualities. It has a large number of parks, schools and churches. A visitor on a drive through Roxbury can see Boston’s history in the architecture and landmarks of the neighborhood. It is a thriving community with a many of ethnic shops.

South Boston

For some reason this neighborhood brings about strong feelings of loyalty and price in the community. South Boston is known for three deckers and row houses. South Boston has miles and miles of beaches and waterfront parks that lead up to Castle Island. Castle Island has a fort from used in the Revolutionary War. Fish off the pier is a popular pastime, and simple stroll down the waterfront or on the Broadway is equally enjoyable. South Boston also has a great variety of bars and pubs and some new restaurants.

South End 

South End boasts of blocks of Victorian brick row houses, upscale restaurants, and art galleries, the 1960s saw many of the row houses being renovated. Today this neighborhood is has a diverse mix of families, young professionals, a gay and lesbian community and a thriving artistic center. Tremont Street is the most important street in the neighborhood, on this street Trendy restaurants, coffee-shops and Mom-n-Pop grocery stores coexist in perfect harmony. Tremont’s side streets are equally active and lead all the way down to Washington Street. Washington Street is experiencing an artistic revival with a significant number of artists, and galleries are cropping up around the area.

West Roxbury

West Roxbury was originally part of Roxbury, but it separated and formed its own government in 1851; and in 1874 was annexed by Boston. Roslindale and Hyde Park are on either side of West Roxbury. Its main thoroughfare, Centre Street is lined with local restaurants and other commercial establishments. The tree-lined streets and single-family homes give it a suburban feel. The nature of this neighborhood is centered on political and civic activism, local parishes and youth athletic leagues.