In Part 1 of this article, we saw how Boston’s first European settlers used Beacon Hill and the land around it. They used the summit as a warning beacon, and the surrounding slopes for pastures, grazing, light industry, and limited home building. It explored how a group of opportunistic investors turned the South Slope into the most desirable address for Boston’s elite. Part 2 explores how the two sides of the Hill, divided by class, eventually merged into a single, recognized neighborhood.