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Boston's South End: The Clash of Ideas in a Historic Neighborhood
- Item Number
- 28
- Estimated Value
- 20 USD
- Opening Bid
- 7 USD
Item Description
The first comprehensive history of the South End in over a century, this book is a must read for anyone who has lived or worked in the neighborhood as well as those interested in history, architecture, and Boston.
From its time as marshland flanking a narrow neck of land through its intial development in the 1850s to its multimillion dollar condominiums after 2000, the story of one of the country’s most beautiful communities reflects economic ups and downs, the dedication newcomers and long term residents opposing threats to their neighborhood, and the special qualities of a place that has a tradition of welcoming everyone.
Here you will meet:
•crusading evangelicals battling to save souls
•brilliant women challenging social norms
•passionate advocates insisting on their civil rights
•resourceful residents fighting bulldozers and bureaucrats
You will read about real estate developers, community gardeners, artists, parents, piano builders, landladies, restauranteurs, and the many people who wanted to create a neighborhood that was both beautiful and open to all. The book details the experiences of neighborhood residents and advocates including Louisa May Alcott, Malcom X, John L. Sullivan, Mary Baker Eddy, and the many South Enders who continue to contribute to the neighborhood in our time.
Item Special Note
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