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Tag: Southwest Corridor

  • Thursday, May 22, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm – South by Southwest: A View from the Park

    Think every brick row house is the same?  Think again.  This May 22 walking tour from 5 – 6:30 will explore the similarities and differences between one of Boston’s largest landmark districts, the South End Landmark District, and one of its smallest, the Saint Botolph Architectural Conservation District, all from the vantage point of the Southwest Corridor Park and St. Botolph Street.  In addition to the high-stooped bow-fronted row house that typifies much of the area, there are abundant examples of other styles and types throughout.  These include flat-fronted Italianates that would be at home in Brooklyn, and Second Empires houses whose faceted bays seem to have wandered over from Beacon Street.  Fanciful Queen Anne and chaste Classical revival houses are to be found as well, enriching the mix.  The tour will be led by Meghan Hanrahan Richard, Preservation Planner, South End Landmark District and Saint Botolph Architectural Conservation District.  Meeting place confirmed at time of reservation.  Free and open to the public.  Contact meghan.hanrahan@boston.gov by May 19 to reserve a spot.

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  • Sunday, January 26, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Boston’s Orange Line

    The story of the Orange Line is the story of Boston: always in flux but trailed by its long history. Since 1901, this rail line’s configuration has evolved in response to changes in the city, society, and technology. Hazardous sections have been eliminated, ownership has transitioned from private to public, and the line has been rerouted to serve growing suburbs and to use land cleared for the failed Inner Belt. Both its northern terminus, which shifted from Everett to Malden, and the southern route, realigned from Washington Street to the Southwest Corridor, have seen dramatic transformations that have in turn changed riders’ lives. Today, the line’s 10 miles of track curve through many Greater Boston communities, serving thousands along the way.

    The Jamaica Plain Historical Society will host an authors book talk on Sunday, January 26, from 3 – 5 at Doyle’s, 3484 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain. The authors Jeremy C. Fox and Andrew Elder are JP residents and will have copies of the book for sale. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served (but cash bar).

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  • Thursday, October 8, 6 – 8 pm – Introduction to Fruiting Trees and Shrubs

    The Boston Gardeners’ Council will hold a workshop on Thursday, October 8, from 6 – 8 pm, at the Southwest Corridor Community Farm, Lamartine St. and Hoffman Street in Jamaica Plain.  Ben Crouch, former director of Earthworks City Fruit program, leads this workshop on planning, planting, tending, and harvesting urban orchards.  Free, but registration is required.  Call Boston Natural Areas Network at 617-542-7696, or email info@bostonnatural.org.

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