Moreland Terrace Historic District

Moreland Terrace Historic District is a residential neighborhood in Roxbury covering 63 acres with buildings constructed between 1840 and 1920. The area is bounded by Kearsarge and Blue Hill Avenues, along with Warren, Waverly, and Winthrop Streets, creating clear entry points from different directions.

The neighborhood developed during the 1800s and early 1900s as Boston grew rapidly during industrialization. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 in recognition of its architectural and historical importance.

The area shows Second Empire, Italianate, and Queen Anne styles that reflect how residential design changed over different decades. Walking through the streets, you can see how the architectural approach varies from block to block, with each style telling something about when and how the homes were built.

The best way to explore the district is on foot, as walking lets you see the details of the homes and streets clearly. The neighborhood is relatively flat and easy to navigate, with good sidewalks and clear street markings throughout.

One house on Warren Street at number 130 was built using Roxbury puddingstone, a rare local material found nowhere else in the district. This distinctive reddish stone creates a striking appearance that stands out immediately among the surrounding homes.