Piano Row District, Historic district near Boston Common, United States
Piano Row District spreads along Boylston Street between Park Square and Tremont Street as a row of roughly 29 buildings mixing Late Victorian and Early 20th Century styles. The structures face Boston Common on one side and form two continuous blocks with connected storefronts and upper floors used for offices and performance spaces.
The district took shape in the late 1800s when piano dealers and music publishers claimed the area and filled it with showrooms and factories. This cluster of music businesses remained central to the neighborhood well into the 20th century.
The area grew around music merchants and concert halls that shaped its character as an entertainment destination. Today you can still sense this musical legacy through the performance venues and shops that line the historic blocks.
The district sits right next to Boston Common and is easy to reach on foot from downtown Boston. Many buildings remain active as performance venues and galleries, so you can look around during the day and catch events when they happen.
M. Steinert and Sons, Boston's Steinway dealer since 1896, still operates its flagship store here with a hidden underground performance hall built as part of the original construction. This buried space once hosted exclusive piano recitals and remains an overlooked gem beneath the busy street level.
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