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Check out our Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour!

May 30, 2017May 30, 2017 admin

Now when you visit the South End, you can learn more about its history with an audio tour created by the South End Historical Society and UniGuide. Starting at the South End Historical Society in Chester Square, the walking tour Read More …

History, South End, South End Historical Society, South End history, Uncategorized, walking tours

Conversion of the Immaculate Conception Church into Condominiums

July 6, 2016July 6, 2016 admin

On Tuesday, July 5, the South End Landmark District Commission reviewed the design application for the conversion of the Immaculate Conception Church to 63 condominiums. This was the first design application put forth by Nunes Trabucco Architects and the second meeting Read More …

Architecture, Boston, Historic Buildings, Preservation, South End, Uncategorized

South End Architecture: Flemish Revival

June 7, 2016June 7, 2016 admin

Walking through the South End, the neighborhood’s streetscape is lined with row houses that at first look deceptively uniform. However, there are many variations in architectural style throughout the neighborhood. Although many people think of a Victorian row house as a Read More …

Architecture, History, South End

The South End on Yankee Magazine’s Blog

October 2, 2015November 4, 2015 admin

South End Historical Society Executive Director recently contributed to Yankee Magazine’s Explore New England blog, encouraging tourists to consider the South End for their next day trip into Boston. Read an excerpt from her piece below: “On a day trip Read More …

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Some Background on the BRA Urban Renewal Plan Extension

August 25, 2015November 4, 2015 admin

  For those of you who have had questions regarding the BRA’s Extension of its Urban Renewal Plan areas, we thought we would offer some information regarding the plan and the ongoing process of approving its extension. If you are interested Read More …

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Letter of Opposition to BRA Urban Renewal Plan Extension

August 24, 2015November 4, 2015 admin

Below you will find a copy of a letter recently submitted by the South End Historical Society to Brian Golden of the Boston Redevelopment Authority and signed by SEHS General Counsel Harvey Wolkoff and the full SEHS Board of Directors. Read More …

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The South End on boston.com

March 10, 2015November 4, 2015 admin

SEHS Executive Director, Stacen Goldman, recently spoke with Megan Turchi of boston.com about the history of the South End for an ongoing series about the city of Boston’s Historic Districts. The South End, along with eight other districts, are designated Landmark Read More …

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Fall at the SEHS

October 29, 2014November 4, 2015 admin

While most people spend the fall picking apples and drinking pumpkin spice lattes, we spend the season thinking about preservation, history, and programming! The fall is one our busiest seasons here at the SEHS and this year it has been Read More …

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SEHS on The Daily Basics

September 17, 2014November 4, 2015 admin

SEHS Executive Director Stacen Goldman sat down recently with our newest Board Member, Communications and Publications Chair Kate Hathaway Weeks, to discuss the different resources available to people interested in learning about the history of their homes. Now you can Read More …

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May Madness

June 5, 2014November 4, 2015 admin

by Stacen Goldman, Executive Director This probably sounds like blasphemy to you basketball fans, but at the SEHS we don’t care much about March. This year, for us, it was all about May madness. We’ve had a busy and exciting Read More …

Collections, Events, History, South End, South End Baseball, South End Historical Society, walking tours

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