James Browne
The Early Settlers of the West End (1630 – 1645): James Browne, Carpenter
History
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An Appeal for Children’s Recreation and Community-Led Development in the 1930s West End
Ten-thousand West Enders received a creative New Year’s greeting card demanding improvements in children’s recreational opportunities, from William F. Brophy, a lawyer who worked in the West End, and James Lee, Jr., the son of the “Father of the Playground Movement” in America.
John Bigg
The Early Settlers of the West End (1630 – 1645): John Bigg, Artillery Officer
Alexander Beck
The Early Settlers of the West End (1630 – 1645): Alexander Beck, Laborer
Historic New Year’s Celebrations in the West End
Historic New Year’s Celebrations in the West End The West End was home to many New Year’s celebrations at sites of community for the neighborhood’s Black residents, Polish Catholic residents, and Jewish residents. Like all neighborhoods of Boston, and the entire country, the West End has been home to many distinct celebrations of the new…
How the West End Shaped U.S. Contract Law
The West End played a key role in defining the U.S. jurisprudence surrounding the execution and maintenance of contracts set out in the U.S. Constitution in two major cases: Charles River Bridge v. Warren Bridge & Fletcher v. Peck.
Widening Chardon Street
Before the City of Boston widened Chardon Street in the 1930s to develop the area around Haymarket Square, West Enders voiced their support for widening the street on a grassroots level.
Harry “Buddo” Greenberg
Harry “Buddo” Greenberg, a long-time West End resident, was an experienced basketball referee who liked to call a fast-paced game. The way he called games helped shape the direction of what became the NBA.