North Street, Boston

North Street is a street in Boston's North End that runs from Congress Street to Commercial Street past major public buildings and markets. It connects the downtown area with the waterfront and serves as a gateway to nearby neighborhoods and attractions.

The street was renamed from Ann Street in 1852 as part of Boston's reorganization of its North End layout. This change reflected the city's effort to modernize street networks during the mid-1800s.

North Street marks the entrance to Boston's Italian district, where immigrant communities established roots and built their lives in the mid-1800s. Walking along it today, you see Italian bakeries, cafes, and family-run shops that reflect generations of neighborhood tradition.

The street is about a 10-minute walk from Boston's downtown commercial center and is easily reached on foot. It crosses several pedestrian areas and provides convenient access to nearby public transit stops.

The street was created by merging five former streets: Ann, Fish, Ship, Drawbridge, and Conduit Streets into one route. This consolidation happened as the city reorganized its network during urban expansion.

GPS coordinates: 42.36297,-71.05419

Latest update: December 18, 2025 11:40