West End

The West End sits between Cambridge Street and the Charles River, featuring modern apartments alongside medical facilities and commercial developments.

Urban renewal initiatives in the 1950s transformed the West End from a densely populated immigrant neighborhood into a different residential and commercial zone.

The neighborhood housed multiple immigrant communities throughout its history, including Irish, Jewish, and Italian families who created strong social networks.

The area connects to four subway lines and contains Massachusetts General Hospital, offering residents direct access to healthcare and transportation options.

The tenement building at 42 Lomasney Way remains as the single preserved structure from the neighborhood's pre-urban renewal period.

Location: Boston

Location: Massachusetts

Shares border with: Charlestown

GPS coordinates: 42.36318,-71.07000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:47