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# The West End Museum

Boston's Neighborhood Museum

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## Posts

- [Jim Campano: Champion of the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/modern/jim-campano-champion-of-the-west-end/) - James “Jim” Campano dedicated his life to preserving the memory of his beloved West End as a protester, journalist, and historian.
- [The West End (Of Cincinnati) and Urban Renewal](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/topic/african-americans/the-west-end-of-cincinnati-and-urban-renewal/) - Cincinnati's West End neighborhood was a center Black life in the city. Much like its Boston counterpart, the West End was destroyed by urban renewal.
- [The William Blackstone School](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-william-blackstone-school/) - Built in 1913 to serve a growing immigrant population, the Blackstone School served as a place of learning, a gathering place, and a sight of many memories.
- [Roosevelt Island: An Urban Planning Experiment in NYC's East River](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/modern/roosevelt-island-an-urban-planning-experiment-in-nycs-east-river/) - Roosevelt Island in New York City underwent a makeover in the late 20th century, becoming an integrated mixed income neighborhood.
- [Charles Angoff](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/charles-angoff/) - Charles Angoff You are here: Home History Topic Art & Literature Charles Angoff Charles Angoff (1902-1979) was a West Ender originally from Minsk who went on to a career in writing and publishing. His series of semi-autobiographical novels following the immigrant Polonsky family reflected on his youth in the diverse West End neighborhood and his
- [The West Enders Who’d Rather Not Be Here: The Past and Present of Jails in the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/modern/the-west-enders-whod-rather-not-be-here-the-past-and-present-of-jails-in-the-west-end/) - The West Enders Who’d Rather Not Be Here: The Past and Present of Jails in the West End You are here: Home History Era Modern The West Enders Who’d Rather… Join the WEM volunteer Brendan Kent on a guided tour of the jails of the West End through the past four centuries. From the original
- [Behind Closed Doors: Illegal Gambling at 11 Irving Street](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/behind-closed-doors-illegal-gambling-at-11-irving-street/) - In August of 1949, Boston Police raided an apartment at 11 Irving Street. Glimpse how illegal enterprises existed alongside West End tenement communities.
- [J.W. Strom and the Bowdoin Square Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/j-w-strom-and-the-bowdoin-square-museum/) - J.W. Strom and the Bowdoin Square Museum You are here: Home History Topic Art & Literature J.W. Strom and the Bowdoin… For a brief period of less than three years, J.W. Strom ran the Bowdoin Square Museum from the Parkman Building in Bowdoin Square. More of an enclosed carnival sideshow than our notion of a
- [Hammatt Billings: Architect and Illustrator of Abolition](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/hammatt-billings-architect-and-illustrator-of-abolition/) - Hammatt Billings: Architect and Illustrator of Abolition You are here: Home History Topic Art & Literature Hammatt Billings: Architect and Illustrator… When he died in 1874 at the age of 56, Hammatt Billings was described as, “one of the best known of his profession in the country.” His name was a “household word where art
- [Repurposed Churches and Schools in the South End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/modern/repurposed-churches-and-schools-in-the-south-end/) - As demographics have changed in the South End, public buildings and the communities they once served have relocated and been transformed into housing.
- [The Salem Downtown Renewal Plan: Part 2, Changing Times, Embracing Preservation](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/topic/urban-renewal/the-salem-downtown-renewal-plan-part-2-changing-times-embracing-preservation/) - Opponents of the SRA had made their voices heard. As the national attitude towards urban renewal changed, Salem was an early adopter of a new strategy.
- [The Salem Downtown Renewal Plan: Part 1,  A Close Call with Destruction](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/topic/urban-renewal/the-salem-downtown-renewal-plan-part-1-a-close-call-with-destruction/) - In the 1960s, historic downtown Salem faced the wrecking ball. With changing economic conditions and a belief in demolition before renovation, 82% of downtown was under scrutiny.
- [Urban Renewal in Easton, PA's “Syrian Town”](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/topic/urban-renewal/urban-renewal-in-easton-pas-syrian-town/) - The mid-size city of Easton, PA was home to a thriving population of Lebanese-Americans living in a diverse neighborhood. Then urban renewal came to town.
- [A Restaurant Tour of the Modern West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/modern/a-restaurant-tour-of-the-modern-west-end/) - The West End of Boston might be smaller than other neighborhoods, but its food culture still packs a punch!
- [Annie Adams Fields and Sarah Orne Jewett: A Boston Marriage on Charles Street](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/annie-adams-fields-and-sarah-orne-jewett-a-boston-marriage-on-charles-street/) - Annie Adams Fields (1834 –1915) and Sarah Orne Jewett (1849 – 1909) shared a long and intimate relationship across several decades.
- [West End Place](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/modern/west-end-place/) - West End Place, the mixed-income condominium complex on Staniford Street, is the home of The West End Museum. West End Place, like the Museum, owes its existence to the dedicated activism of displaced former residents who hoped to right the wrongs of urban renewal.
- [Reclaiming History in Three Boston Neighborhoods: Sharing Memories of Chinatown, Little Syria, and New York Streets](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/modern/reclaiming-history-in-three-boston-neighborhoods-sharing-memories-of-chinatown-little-syria-and-new-york-streets/) - Reclaiming History: A Journey Through Three Neighborhoods explores the histories and community life of Chinatown, Little Syria, and the New York Streets.
- [123 Causeway Street and the Waldorf Cafeteria Craze](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/modern/123-causeway-street-and-the-waldorf-cafeteria-craze/) - On the odd-numbered side of Causeway Street, between the Santander Bank and Halftime King of Pizza, sits a building that looks out of place.
- [West End Hero Squares, Part 1](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/west-end-hero-squares-part-1/) - The tradition of dedicating city squares to service members lost in war began in 1898. Known as Hero Squares, the City of Boston has placed over 1200 memorials of this type throughout its neighborhoods. Easily overlooked as one navigates busy urban streets, an alert pedestrian walking through the West End will notice its share of these memorials to those who sacrificed their lives in duty.
- [Urban Renewal, Highways, and the West End: The Federal-Aid Highway Act at 70](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/modern/urban-renewal-highways-and-the-west-end-the-federal-aid-highway-act-at-70/) - The 1956 federal act which created the modern Interstate Highway System turns 70 this year. Learn how the interstate was pitched as the path to the future.
- [The Thriving Jewish Marketplace of Boston’s Old West End Part Three: Yiddish Books to Fashionable Looks](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-thriving-jewish-marketplace-of-bostons-old-west-end-part-three-yiddish-books-to-fashionable-looks/) - The Thriving Jewish Marketplace of Boston’s Old West End Part Three: Yiddish Books to Fashionable Looks You are here: Home History Topic Business The Thriving Jewish Marketplace of… This article is the fourth part of a series exploring Jewish life in the Old West End. This third part in our business series describes the Jewish
- [The Church of the Advent on Brimmer Street](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/the-church-of-the-advent-on-brimmer-street/) - The Church of the Advent, now located on Brimmer Street on the flats of Beacon Hill, traveled across the West End during its almost 200 year history.
- [The Thriving Jewish Marketplace of Boston's Old West End Part Two: Deli Meats to Kosher Eats](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-thriving-jewish-marketplace-of-bostons-old-west-end-part-two-deli-meats-to-kosher-eats/) - The Jewish urban village of the Old West End had many iconic people and places that defined the character of the neighborhood.
- [Kendall Square: Urban Renewal to the World’s “Most Innovative Square Mile”](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/modern/kendall-square-urban-renewal-to-the-worlds-most-innovative-square-mile/) - Kendall Square was designated an urban renewal project area. However, federal involvement evaporated in the late 1960s. Plans for a NASA site needed to change.
- [Soothing the City with Soul: How James Brown Saved Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/modern/soothing-boston-with-soul-how-james-brown-saved-boston/) - While the rest of the country erupted in grief fueled riots in the days Martin Luther King Jr.'s death, Boston was quiet. Musician James Brown was why.
- [When Barry's Corner Said, 'To Hell With Urban Renewal!'](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/modern/when-barrys-corner-said-to-hell-with-urban-renewal/) - Residents of a beloved working class area, Barry's Corner, did their best to push back against the specter of urban renewal through protest and public pressure.
- [The Visionists: The Bohemians on Pinckney Street](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-visionists-the-bohemians-on-pinckney-street/) - The Visionists were a group of bohemian writers, artists, and architects based primarily along Pinckney Street on the North Slope of Beacon Hill. Modeling their work after the arts and crafts movement, theosophy, and aestheticism. The short lived group left a mark on photography, the fine press, and Boston's bohemian arts scene.
- [The Inner Belt: The Highway Massachusetts Didn't Build](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/modern/the-inner-belt-the-highway-massachusetts-didnt-build/) - Modern Boston has been shaped by its finished highway projects, but just as key to the character of the city today is a highway that was NOT built.
- [The Vilna Shul: The Last Immigrant-Era Synagogue in the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-vilna-shul-the-last-immigrant-era-synagogue-in-boston/) - The Vilna Shul is the last remaining immigrant era synagogue in Boston, now serving as the Jewish cultural hub of Boston.
- [The Columbia Rediviva: The Boston Ship that Sailed the Globe, Twice](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-fields/the-columbia-rediviva-the-boston-ship-that-sailed-the-globe-twice/) - The ship known as the Columbia Rediviva was among the maritime pioneers that can trace their origins to Boston.
- [Kane Simonian](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/modern/kane-simonian/) - The distinct name of Kane Simonian belonged to the man who either controlled or influenced Boston’s urban development for over 40 years.
- [Maria Weston Chapman](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/maria-weston-chapman/) - The Boston-based anti-slavery activist, Maria Weston Chapman (1806-1885), was a leading voice in the abolitionist cause and advocate for women’s participation.
- [Mickey Redstone](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/mickey-redstone/) - Mickey Redstone was the father of a media conglomerate. He started his career in entertainment owning nightclubs before rising to prominence as the head of a national theatre exhibition company.
- [The Yellow House at 3 Smith Court](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/the-yellow-house-at-3-smith-court/) - Over two centuries, the house at 3 Smith Court has been the home to titans of the abolition movement and witnessed a constantly changing neighborhood.
- [Augustus Mantia’s Parking Lot](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/augustus-mantias-parking-lot/) - Augustus Mantia and his family owned the West End parking lot Staniford Street during the 1960s. Cars parked on an unpaved field where vibrant tenements once stood before their demolition by the Boston Redevelopment Authority in the late 1950s. Public backlash against the Mantias’ monopoly over the lot – with high profits, abnormally low rent, and no competitive bidding process – led the City to close the parking lot in January 1971.
- [The Thriving Jewish Marketplace of the Old West End Part One: Peddler to Proprietor](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-thriving-jewish-marketplace-of-bostons-old-west-end-part-one-from-peddler-to-proprietor/) - This introduction to Jewish businesses in the West End explains the economic path many immigrants traveled to achieve economic success.
- [South Enders vs. The B.R.A.: Urban Renewal in Boston’s South End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/south-enders-vs-the-b-r-a-urban-renewal-in-bostons-south-end/) - South Enders vs. The B.R.A.: Urban Renewal in Boston’s South End You are here: Home History Topic City Planning South Enders vs. The B.R.A.:… In post-war Boston, city officials razed several low-income neighborhoods for urban renewal. Among those neighborhoods was the South End, a low-income yet culturally rich area. The story of community resistance to
- [The Omnibus: Boston’s First Horse-Powered Public Transit System](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/the-omnibus-bostons-first-horse-powered-public-transit-system/) - The Omnibus: Boston’s First Horse-Powered Public Transit System You are here: Home History Topic Transportation & Industry The Omnibus: Boston’s First Horse-Powered… Boston established its first form of urban public transit—a large horse-drawn carriage known as the omnibus – in 1833. The omnibus was an early step in the creation of Boston’s public transportation system.
- [Uncovering Lindall Place](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/other/uncovering-lindall-place/) - Tucked away in a cozy nook off Cambridge Street, most passersby miss tiny Lindall Place. Yet, this little byway still offers up interesting stories.
- [The Angels' Flight from the Hill: Urban Renewal in L.A.’s Bunker Hill Neighborhood](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/topic/urban-renewal/the-angels-flight-from-the-hill-urban-renewal-in-l-a-s-bunker-hill-neighborhood/) - The area of Bunker Hill in downtown Los Angeles started as a sandstone highland overlooking a river plain. It transitioned from a wealthy residential enclave to a diverse mixed-use community before being targeted for urban renewal.
- [The Signscape of Scollay Square](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-signscape-of-scollay-square/) - The Signscape of Scollay Square You are here: Home History Topic Art & Literature The Signscape of Scollay Square Scollay Square, Boston’s port-side entertainment center, was full of flashing marquees. Directional signs on theatres, peepshows, and taverns helped people find their way through the maze of cobbled streets and guided crowds to transportation or fun.
- [The Catholic Church and the Destruction of Boston’s West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/the-catholic-church-and-the-destruction-of-bostons-west-end/) - The Catholic Church and the Destruction of Boston’s West End You are here: Home History Era New Boston The Catholic Church and the… The Catholic Church was more than a religious institution in 20th century Boston. It was a land holder as well as a facilitator and participant in urban renewal. The Church’s role raises
- [How The West End Meets the World: Mass Transit that Shapes the Neighborhood](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/modern/how-the-west-end-meets-the-world-mass-transit-that-shapes-the-neighborhood/) - How The West End Meets the World: Mass Transit that Shapes the Neighborhood You are here: Home History Topic City Planning How The West End Meets… Tens of thousands of people traverse the West End neighborhood every day without even knowing it. The West End has been home to rail links connecting Boston with North
- [Titus Sparrow: The Tennis Ace Who Brought Courts Back to Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/modern/titus-sparrow-the-tennis-ace-who-brought-courts-back-to-boston/) - Titus Sparrow: The Tennis Ace who Brought Courts Back to Boston You are here: Home History Topic African Americans Titus Sparrow: The Tennis Ace… Renowned tennis player and Boston native, Titus Sparrow (1908-1974), recognized that a city owed its residents more than just roads and bridges. During a long career in which he taught hundreds
- [Hyman Bloom: The Spiritual and the Material](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/hyman-bloom-the-spiritual-and-the-material/) - Born into an Orthodox Jewish family, artist Hyman Bloom grew up in the West End attending the Vilna Shul with his father. In adulthood, he veered away from Orthodox Judaism and towards the mystic, esoteric, and occult. Bloom’s art both parallels and is the product of his spiritual journey.
- [The Rise and Fall of Jewish Life in the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/the-rise-and-fall-of-jewish-life-in-the-west-end/) - At its peak, the vibrant West End neighborhood was home to approximately 40-45 synagogues, reflecting the thriving Jewish community that once defined the area. Today, only the Boston Synagogue remains as the sole continuously-operating Jewish house of worship in the neighborhood.
- [The Brief Reign of Daniel A. Whelton, Mayor of Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-brief-reign-of-daniel-a-whelton-mayor-of-boston/) - The Brief Reign of Daniel A. Whelton, Mayor of Boston You are here: Home History Era Immigrant Neighborhood The Brief Reign of Daniel… On September 14, 1905, Bostonians were shocked by the sudden death of their mayor, Patrick Collins. Collins died from an acute attack of gastritis at the Homestead Hotel in Hot Springs, Virginia,
- [“The Opera Ejection Case”: Sarah Parker Remond, The Old Howard, and Segregation in Antebellum Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/the-opera-ejection-case-sarah-parker-remond-the-old-howard-and-segregation-in-antebellum-boston/) - “The Opera Ejection Case”: Sarah Parker Remond, The Old Howard, and Segregation in Antebellum Boston You are here: Home History Topic African Americans “The Opera Ejection Case”: Sarah… When abolitionist and early civil rights advocate Sarah Parker Remond (1824-1894) was kicked out of an opera at the Howard Athenaeum due to her race, she went
- [Destruction and Disappointment: The Legacy of Boston’s Central Artery](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/destruction-and-disappointment-the-legacy-of-bostons-central-artery/) - Destruction and Disappointment: The Legacy of Boston’s Central Artery You are here: Home History Topic City Planning Destruction and Disappointment: The Legacy… Boston’s Central Artery promised relief to the city’s traffic dilemma, but as with most major building projects of the mid-20th century, it brought demolition, displacement, and ultimately disappointment. Less than 20 years after
- [Boston's Rat Day of 1917: When the West End Joined a Citywide Rodent War](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/bostons-rat-day-of-1917-when-the-west-end-joined-a-citywide-rodent-war/) - Boston's Rat Day of 1917: When the West End Joined a Citywide Rodent War You are here: Home History Topic Neighborhood Life Boston’s Rat Day of 1917:… On February 13, 1917, Boston witnessed one of the most unusual civic experiments in its history. The Boston Women’s Municipal League declared war on the city’s rodent population,
- [Manny Brown](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/manny-brown/) - Manny Brown is a pre-urban renewal West Ender and World War II veteran.
- [The West End News: Headlines in the Summer of 1926](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-west-end-news-headlines-in-the-summer-of-1926/) - The West End News: Headlines in the Summer of 1926 One Summer in the West End, Part Two You are here: Home History Topic Art & Literature The West End News: Headlines… Over the course of four months in the summer of 1926, Lou Coffee and Francis R. Whelton published a newspaper by West Enders
- [The West End News: The Editor and the Publisher](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-west-end-news-the-editor-and-the-publisher/) - The West End News: The Editor and the Publisher One Summer in the West End, Part One You are here: Home History Topic Art & Literature The West End News: The… Over the course of four months in the summer of 1926, Lou Coffee and Francis R. Whelton published a newspaper by West Enders for
- [Edmund L. Mitchell: Photographer of a Changing Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/edmund-l-mitchell-photographer-of-a-changing-boston/) - Edmund L. Mitchell: Photographer of a Changing Boston You are here: Home History Topic Art & Literature Edmund L. Mitchell: Photographer of… With over 5,700 photographs, the Edmund L. Mitchell Collection, now housed at the Boston Public Library, offers a snapshot of Boston and the West End in a period of transition. As an amateur
- [An Early History of the Shawmut Peninsula](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-fields/an-early-history-of-the-shawmut-peninsula/) - In 1625, the Shawmut Peninsula, home to modern day Boston, was known in the Algonquian language as “Mushauwomuk” (“the boat landing place”), and sat within the territory of the Massachuset nation, serving as a seasonal base for fishing and light farming. Within ten years, the Massachuset people lost the Shawmut to English settlers who claimed and occupied it as their land of promise.
- [Frances Appleton and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: A Romance Spanning the West Boston Bridge](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/other/frances-appleton-and-henry-wadsworth-longfellow-a-romance-spanning-the-west-boston-bridge/) - Frances Appleton and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: A Romance Spanning the West Boston Bridge You are here: Home History Topic Art & Literature Frances Appleton and Henry Wadsworth… Two modern day bridges, the Longfellow Bridge and the Frances Appleton Footbridge reflect the love story of one of America’s great poets. The journey to Longfellow and Appleton’s
- [Eminent Domain Part 3: Urban Renewal to the Present](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/topic/politics-law/eminent-domain-part-3-urban-renewal-to-the-present/) - Eminent domain is the right of the state to seize the private property of an individual for a public purpose with just compensation. The third and final article in this series explores the Supreme Court decisions that influenced eminent domain policy from the mid twentieth-century to the present.
- [James Browne](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-fields/james-browne/) - The Early Settlers of the West End (1630 – 1645): James Browne, Carpenter
- [Eminent Domain Part 2: Use in Early America](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/topic/politics-law/eminent-domain-part-2-early-american-history/) - Eminent Domain Part 2: Use in Early America You are here: Home History Era Other Eminent Domain Part 2: Use… Eminent domain is the right of the state to seize the private property of an individual for a public purpose with just compensation. This is the second article in a series of three. This article
- [Eminent Domain Part 1: Origins](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/topic/politics-law/eminent-domain-part-1-origins/) - Eminent Domain Part 1: Origins You are here: Home History Era Other Eminent Domain Part 1: Origins Eminent domain is the right of the state to seize the private property of an individual for a public purpose with just compensation. This article will trace the origins of the concept from Ancient Roman law to its
- [The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-west-end-branch-of-the-boston-public-library/) - The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library You are here: Home History Topic Art & Literature The West End Branch of… Library service in the West End neighborhood began in 1896 in the Old West Church on the corner of Cambridge and Lynde Streets. The branch remained there until 1960 when the West
- [The Greatest Political Enemies of 20th Century Boston: West End's Lomasney Vs. Mayor Curley](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-greatest-political-enemies-of-the-20th-century-west-ends-lomasney-vs-mayor-curley/) - The Greatest Political Enemies of the 20th Century: West End's Lomasney Vs. Mayor Curley You are here: Home History Era Immigrant Neighborhood The Greatest Political Enemies of… In the early decades of the 20th century, two towering figures dominated Boston’s political landscape. Their rivalry was so bitter that it reshaped the very nature of urban
- [Jolly Jane Toppan: The MGH Nurse Turned Mass Murderer](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/jolly-jane-toppan-the-mgh-nurse-turned-mass-murderer/) - Jolly Jane Toppan: The MGH Nurse Turned Mass Murderer You are here: Home History Era Immigrant Neighborhood Jolly Jane Toppan: The MGH… A medical serial killer in the late 19th and early 20th century, Jane Toppan (1857-1938) admitted to the murders of 31 people and was possibly responsible for many more deaths. Toppan, a child
- [For Her Race or Her Sex? Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin, Women’s Suffrage, and Civil Rights](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/for-her-race-or-her-sex-josephine-st-pierre-ruffin-womens-suffrage-and-civil-rights/) - For Her Race or Her Sex? Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin, Women’s Suffrage, and Civil Rights You are here: Home History Topic African Americans For Her Race or Her… Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin (1842 – 1924) was involved in the abolitionist cause, women’s suffrage, and the fight for equal rights for Black Americans. But due to
- [Urban Renewal in Egypt](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/topic/politics-law/urban-renewal-in-egypt/) - Urban renewal in Cairo, the capital of Egypt, over the past few decades has prioritized “slum clearance” with uneven results, and failed to ensure affordable housing for all of the city’s poor. Comparing urban renewal in Cairo to the West End suggests shared global challenges for urban redevelopment which remain with us today.
- [From Canal to Rail: The Birth of the Boston & Lowell Railroad](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/from-canal-to-rail-the-birth-of-the-boston-lowell-railroad/) - From Canal to Rail: The Birth of the Boston & Lowell Railroad You are here: Home History Topic Canal From Canal to Rail: The… The Boston and Lowell Railroad, New England’s first passenger train service, built its first Boston depot on Lowell Street in the West End. It would help replace the Middlesex Canal as
- [Salome Merritt: Suffragist and Doctor of Beacon Hill](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/salome-merritt-suffragist-and-doctor-of-beacon-hill/) - Salome Merritt: Suffragist and Doctor of Beacon Hill You are here: Home History Topic Medicine Salome Merritt: Suffragist and Doctor… Salome Merritt MD (1843-1900) was a pioneering female doctor, suffragist, and activist who lived for several decades on Beacon Hill. Merritt was dedicated to improving the lives of her neighbors through scientific education, direct aid,
- [The Fugitive Slave Laws in Boston: Part 2, 1850–1855](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/the-fugitive-slave-laws-in-boston-part-2-1850-1855/) - The Fugitive Slave Laws in Boston: Part 2, 1850–1855 You are here: Home History Topic Abolition The Fugitive Slave Laws in… This article, part 2 in a series on fugitive slaves in Boston, explores the new legislation passed during the lead up to the Civil War which expanded the reach of the fugitive slave law,
- [George Washington Forbes](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/george-washington-forbes/) - George Washington Forbes was hired by the West End Branch of the Boston Public Library when it opened in 1896, and thus became the first Black librarian working in the BPL system. At the West End Branch, Forbes served the neighborhood’s Black and Jewish communities until his passing in 1927.
- [The Committee to Save the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/the-committee-to-save-the-west-end/) - In the late 1950s, the Committee to Save the West End brought residents and political leaders together to vigorously oppose the Boston Redevelopment Authority’s plan to raze 50 acres of the neighborhood.
- [Joseph Rosen: The Engrosser of Harvard](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/joseph-rosen-the-engrosser-of-harvard/) - Inspired by his experiences at the West End House and Hale House, Joseph Rosen became one of the country’s leading engrossers, thanks in part to the kindness of James Jackson Storrow. He inscribed over 125,000 diplomas during his career, mainly for Harvard graduates, but he also produced honorary degrees for dignitaries such as the Roosevelt’s, Kennedy’s, and Winston Churchill. Despite his success, he never forgot the opportunities he received in the West End and found ways later in life to honor the West End House and its great benefactor.
- [The Fugitive Slave Laws in Boston: Part 1, 1641–1849](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-fields/the-fugitive-slave-laws-in-boston-part-1-1641-1849/) - This article, part 1 in a two-part series, explores the documentary history of the legalization of slavery in the United States, and the creation of federal laws prioritizing the rights of slaveholders over basic human rights. Part 1 surveys Massachusetts’ legalization of slavery in 1641; its abolishment of slavery in 1783; the Fugitive Slave Act of 1793; and how abolitionist organizations in Boston defied the Fugitive Slave Laws in order to help escaped enslaved people defend their freedom.
- [Urban Renewal in Boston’s Charlestown Neighborhood and Lessons Learned from the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/urban-renewal-in-bostons-charlestown-neighborhood-and-lessons-learned-from-the-west-end/) - Boston's urban landscape has been dramatically shaped by urban renewal initiatives of the mid-20th century. Among the most notable examples are the West End and Charlestown—two historic neighborhoods with starkly divergent urban renewal results. While the West End became the poster child for urban renewal's destructive potential, Charlestown had a very different outcome only a few years later. This article examines these contrasting urban renewal experiences, highlighting their implementation approaches, community responses, and lasting impacts on Boston's urban fabric.
- [West End Women: A Self-Guided Walking Tour](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/west-end-women-a-self-guided-walking-tour/) - Below is an online, self-guided version of our “West End Women” walking tour. Print it out or keep it digital, and put on your best walking shoes to explore the histories and stories of women from Boston’s West End.
- [Domingo Williams](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/domingo-williams/) - Domingo Williams was an attendant and caterer who lived with his family in an apartment in the African Meeting House from 1819 to 1830. A 2005 archaeological dig behind the African Meeting House, in conjunction with mentions of Williams in local and national newspapers, help to illuminate Williams’ prosperous catering career, his activist involvement in Boston’s Black community, and his time living in one of the city’s most important Black social-religious centers.
- [Revisiting Joseph Caruso’s "The Priest" & the West End’s Sicilian Immigrant Community](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/revisiting-joseph-carusos-the-priest-the-west-ends-sicilian-immigrant-community/) - Joseph Caruso’s novel The Priest (1956) vividly captures daily life for the West End’s Italian immigrant population in the mid-twentieth century, drawing on actual events, historical landmarks, cultural rituals, and economic challenges which shaped the West End community for generations.
- [The Charles Street Jail](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/the-charles-street-jail/) - Charles Street Jail stands as a landmark of major national significance, both as a key example of the Boston Granite Style of architecture and as the embodiment of mid-nineteenth-century penal reform movements. The jail’s history was marked by dramatic shifts: initially celebrated as an architectural and reformist triumph at its opening in 1851; later decried for its “cruel and unusual” conditions in the 20th century, prompting its closure; before being reinvented as a luxury hotel in the 21st century.
- [Sarah C. Roberts](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/sarah-c-roberts/) - At the age of five, Sarah Roberts was at the center of a lawsuit against racially segregated public schools in Boston in 1847. Roberts, a Black girl, was denied the equal right to attend the public school of her choice, forced instead to walk past five public schools to the Black-only Abiel Smith School in the old West End.
- [The Fugitive Slave Church: The Twelfth Baptist Church, Leonard Grimes, and Abolitionism in the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/the-fugitive-slave-church-the-twelfth-baptist-church-leonard-grimes-and-abolitionism-in-the-west-end/) - Established in 1840, Boston’s Twelfth Baptist Church was located on the North Slope of Beacon Hill (in the historic West End) until its move to Roxbury in 1906. In the 1850s and ‘60s, the Church defiantly mobilized in response to the 1850 Fugitive Slave Act. Under the leadership of Leonard Grimes, the congregation raised funds to aid freedom seekers and became known as the “Fugitive Slave Church.” This active political, cultural, and religious meeting place had many prominent members and visitors from the Black abolitionist community, including Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Lewis and Harriet Hayden, Shadrach Minkins, Anthony Burns, Thomas Sims, Christiana Carteaux and Edward Mitchell Bannister, and Peter Randolph.
- [Victory Village: The Story of the South End’s Villa Victoria](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/victory-village-the-story-of-the-south-ends-villa-victoria/) - During the mid-20th century, Boston targeted the South End for urban renewal, alongside the West End and other low-income communities across the city. Responding to impending displacement, the South End’s Puerto Rican residents organized to take control of their community's destiny, forming the Emergency Tenants' Council (ETC) and successfully negotiating the right to redevelop the land themselves. The result was Villa Victoria—a community-planned and operated housing development that would become the center of Latino life and culture in the South End. Unlike top-down redevelopment schemes that displaced residents, as happened in the West End, Villa Victoria emerged from the community's own vision and struggle.
- [Rum, Molasses, and Slavery in Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-fields/rum-molasses-and-slavery-in-boston/) - Boston’s rapid development in the seventeenth century would not have been possible without the labor of enslaved Africans, which allowed the construction of an integrated political economy linked primarily to markets of the West Indies. Boston served as a center of the slave trade and port of entry for enslaved Africans. By the early 1700s, the New England Colonies were deeply involved in an economic alliance with the sugar-producing West Indies, driven by the abduction and enslavement of Africans and the trade of raw materials, molasses, and rum.
- [The Reddick Story: The Life of Ruthena Felton King Reddick and Ray Reddick](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/the-reddick-story-the-life-of-ruthena-felton-king-reddick-and-ray-reddick/) - Raymond Reddick, a lifelong Boston resident who is now 74 years old, has spent decades collecting, documenting, and speaking to different audiences about his extensive African-American family history with deep ties to the historic West End. After his grandmother, Ruthena Felton King Reddick, passed away in 1985, Ray began his ongoing genealogical research, which started with stories from family members and countless boxes of family artifacts in his possession. Ray Reddick approached The West End Museum to collaborate on a project that highlights his nineteenth-century ancestors — West Enders and Black Bostonians — captivating lives. Northeastern University’s Reckonings project has collaborated with Reddick and The West End Museum to produce, after a series of oral history interviews, a two-part, co-created report that spotlights Ray Reddick’s family history.
- [James Bowdoin II: A Man of Science and Power](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/james-bowdoin-ii-a-man-of-science-and-power/) - James Bowdoin II, scientist, politician, businessman and the namesake of the West End’s Bowdoin Square, embodied the powerful gentry class of his day.
- [Bowdoin Square, Part 2: 20th & 21st Centuries](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/bowdoin-square-part-2-20th-21st-centuries/) - Bowdoin Square has gone through many phases, including rapid development, growing population, changing fortunes, urban renewal, and attempts at revitalization. Today the name survives mainly in the name of an MBTA station, but examination of Bowdoin Square provides insight into two and a half centuries of Boston history. This article, the second part of two, covers the history of the square in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
- [Bowdoin Square, Part 1: 18th & 19th Centuries](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/bowdoin-square-part-1-18th-19th-centuries/) - Bowdoin Square has gone through many phases, including rapid development, growing population, changing fortunes, urban renewal, and attempts at revitalization. Today the name survives mainly in the name of an MBTA station, but examination of Bowdoin Square provides insight into two and a half centuries of Boston history. This article, the first part of two, covers the history of the square in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
- [Samuel and George Parkman: A Powerful West End Real Estate Family](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/samuel-and-george-parkman-a-powerful-west-end-real-estate-family/) - Samuel Parkman (1751-1824) and George Parkman (1790-1849) both left an enduring mark on the West End. Samuel was a Bowdoin Square real estate magnate and Charles Bulfinch patron. Like his father, George also worked in real estate, and used his fortune to donate land on North Grove Street for the site of Harvard Medical College – the building he would later be murdered in.
- [Alexander Parris: Architect of West End Landmarks](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/alexander-parris-architect-of-west-end-landmarks/) - Architect Alexander Parris (1780-1852) designed some of Boston’s most enduring neoclassical architectural landmarks, from Quincy Market to St. Paul’s Church. Parris also played a role in three notable projects in the West End: Massachusetts General Hospital’s Bulfinch Building, the Leverett Street Jail, and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.
- [The Legend of Abraham 'Al' Tabachnik:  A Voice That Echoed Through the West End's Streets](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-legend-of-abraham-al-tabachnik-a-voice-that-echoed-through-the-west-ends-streets/) - Abraham “Al” Tabachnik (sometimes spelled Tabachnick, Tabatchnik, or Tabarchnik) was a Russian immigrant, known both for his eccentricities and powerful voice. From the early 1920s to the early 1960s, he roamed the West End’s streets, filling them with music. Recollections of Tabachnik, found throughout West End oral histories and the West Ender Newsletter, illustrate the impact of the West End’s tight-knit community on him, and his impact on the community.
- [Martin Lomasney & John Ignatius Fitzgerald: A West End Political Relationship](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/martin-lomasney-john-ignatius-fitzgerald-a-west-end-political-relationship/) - After Martin Lomasney (1859-1933), the legendary “Mahatma of Boston,” made John Ignatius Fitzgerald (1882-1966) a precinct captain at age 18, Fitzgerald became Lomasney’s right-hand man. Their political relationship provides a window into the inner workings of early-twentieth-century ward politics in the West End.
- [A Stroll Down Spring Street](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/a-stroll-down-spring-street/) - Below is a memory letter from the Museum’s archives, originally submitted to the West Ender Newsletter in 1986 by an anonymous author. In it, we follow the narrator as they walk down the West End’s Spring Street (c. 1930s-1950s), recalling the smells, sites, and sounds of the bustling corridor.
- [Helen Osborne & James Jackson Storrow: West End Benefactors](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/helen-osborne-james-jackson-storrow-west-end-benefactors/) - Helen Osborne Storrow (1864-1944) and James Jackson Storrow (1864-1926) were influential Bostonian philanthropists. Much of their work had a lasting impact on the West End, especially through their support of the West End House, Charles River Basin development, and Saturday Evening Girls’ club.
- [Affordable Housing in the West End: Initial Plans and Current Realities](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/affordable-housing-in-the-west-end-initial-plans-and-current-realities/) - The story of urban renewal in the West End is a complex one, marked by both ambitious plans and challenging realities when it comes to affordable housing. Over the past seventy years, the West End has served as a cautionary tale, full of broken promises and ongoing struggles for income-restricted housing. More recent efforts, such as the affordable housing initiative that is part of the redevelopment of the West End branch of the Boston Public Library, look to address this past.
- [My Grandfather: Memories of Daily Life in the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/my-grandfather-memories-of-daily-life-in-the-west-end/) - Below is a memory letter from the Museum’s archives, originally submitted by Joseph LoPiccolo to the West Ender Newsletter in 1988. In it, we follow Joseph and his grandfather (an Italian immigrant) through their daily lives in Boston’s West End, prior to its demolition.
- [The Frances E. Willard Settlement House](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-frances-e-willard-settlement-house/) - Founded in 1894, the Frances E. Willard Settlement House was located on the West End’s Chambers Street for nearly five decades. The Settlement House aimed to serve the neighborhood’s immigrant population and factory workers by offering social services, community clubs, and housing to young women and children.
- [Rid of the Grid: The Destructive Legacy of Superblocks in Urban Renewal](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/rid-of-the-grid-the-destructive-legacy-of-superblocks-in-urban-renewal/) - In the 20th century, the superblock concept emerged from modernist planning principles as an alternative to the traditional grid. These superblocks, while theoretically promising a more ordered and healthy urban environment, proved destructive when implemented through America's urban renewal programs, including in Boston’s West End.
- [Freedom Seekers at the Leverett Street Jail: Polly Ann Bates, Eliza Small, and George Latimer](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/freedom-seekers-at-the-leverett-street-jail-polly-ann-bates-eliza-small-and-george-latimer/) - The Leverett Street Jail in Boston’s West End held several freedom seekers whose cases tested the U.S.’s Fugitive Slave Law of 1793, including the cases of Eliza Small and Polly Ann Bates (1836), and George Latimer (1842).
- [Claudia Kelty & Stephen Edgell: Photographers of the West End’s Demolition, Part II](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/claudia-kelty-stephen-edgell-photographers-of-the-west-ends-demolition-part-ii/) - From 1958 to 1960, Claudia Kelty and Stephen Edgell systematically photographed the demolition of the West End neighborhood, street by street. The Edgells continued their involvement in post-demolition West End activities, creating an (unpublished) book on the West End and becoming members of the West End Historical Committee, and later its successor, the West End Historical Association. In March of 2023, their son, Stephen Edgell Jr., donated their extensive collection to The West End Museum, including records, art, ephemera, and, most significantly, the 1,700 photographs that his parents took during the West End Project.
- [Charles Frani: Photographers of the West End’s Demolition, Part I](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/charles-frani-photographer-of-the-west-ends-demolition/) - Charles J. “Frani” Zanfani (1922-2001), born in Boston to Italian immigrant parents, first moved to the West End with his family in the 1950s. Displaced by the West End urban renewal project to the North Slope of Beacon Hill, Frani devoted the 1960s to meticulously photographing the destruction of the neighborhood. His photographic collection, preserved at The West End Museum, offers a poignant view into Urban Renewal and its devastating effects on the community.
- [Boston’s Original West Church: A Revolutionary Meetinghouse](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-fields/bostons-original-west-church-a-revolutionary-meetinghouse/) - The original West Church, a wood-framed structure erected in 1737 at the corner of Cambridge and Lynde Streets, played a significant role in Revolutionary-era Boston. At this site, minister Jonathan Mayhew preached for civil liberties and resistance to tyranny, influencing prominent patriots such as John Adams and Paul Revere. The church was used as barracks by British troops during their occupation of the city and its steeple was destroyed by British forces in 1775. Severely damaged during the Revolutionary War, the original West Church was taken down and the current Old West Church was built in 1806.
- [Faces & Places: LGBTQ+ History in the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/faces-places-lgbtq-history-in-the-west-end/) - This is a self-guided version of our Faces & Places: LGBTQ+ History in the West End walking tour. From the late nineteenth century onward, this neighborhood was a hub for LGBTQ+ people in Boston, even when much of their history and activities flew under the radar. This area featured speakeasies, raids, Boston marriages, early publication of queer literature, famous gay bars, and AIDS epidemic protests. This tour will focus on the faces and places of the queer community in the West End and how they shifted over time.
- [Robert Morris](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/robert-morris/) - Robert Morris (1823-1882) was a prominent civil rights leader in Boston and the United States' second African American lawyer. He built a successful career as a lawyer handling civil, criminal, and civil rights cases, while putting his life and livelihood on the line for causes he believed in: abolition, the protection of freedom seekers, the desegregation of schools, the integration of militias, equal rights for women, and fair representation for immigrants.
- [The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/the-54th-massachusetts-infantry-regiment/) - The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment was the Union's first free Black regiment of the Civil War. The Massachusetts Black regiments were all deeply linked to the West End, from which they were advocated for, recruited, and organized. The 54th is memorialized in a bas relief on Boston Common, and in the 1989 film "Glory".
- [The Leverett Street Almshouse](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/the-leverett-street-almshouse/) - For almost twenty-five years, the Leverett Street Almshouse dominated Barton’s Point, a blunt strip of land jutting out from the West End into the Charles River. In this building, designed by Charles Bulfinch, Boston continued to carry out its tradition of housing and caring for its most needy residents.
- [Allen Street House: Early Autopsies, Morgues, and Pathology at MGH](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/allen-street-house-early-autopsies-morgues-and-pathology-at-mgh/) - The Allen Street House, built in 1874 at Massachusetts General Hospital, became the center of early pathology and autopsy practices in Boston. The House’s morgue, autopsy amphitheater, and laboratories were used for experiments, research, and education. For over 80 years, it served as the symbolic and functional heart of the hospital’s pathology department, shaping both clinical knowledge and medical teaching.
- [Southworth & Hawes: Early Photography in Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/southworth-hawes-early-photography-in-boston/) - The partnership of Albert Sands Southworth and Josiah Johnson Hawes revolutionized early photography in the United States, particularly through their exceptional portrait daguerreotypes. Operating from 1843 to 1861, their renowned Scollay Square studio attracted elite clientele, including prominent political, intellectual, and artistic figures, as well as many notable West Enders. Their streetscapes of Scollay Square, the West End, and other Boston neighborhoods, and their commissioned works on historic events, documented Boston during a period of physical and cultural change.
- [Scollay Square](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/scollay-square/) - Scollay Square was a vibrant entertainment hub in Boston from the mid-19th century to the early 1960s, known for its burlesque theaters, comedy shows, boisterous bars, and eclectic mix of businesses. Located directly next to the West End at the intersection of Cambridge, Court, and Tremont streets, it attracted both locals and out-of-town visitors, including sailors, with its lively nightlife and commercial offerings. The area was demolished in 1962 as part of an urban renewal project, to be replaced by Government Center.
- [F. Holland Day](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/f-holland-day/) - F. Holland Day was a publisher and photographer who lived in the historic West End around the turn of the 20th century. Though he never described himself in so many words, he may have had same-sex relationships with other men and is generally seen as traveling in LGBTQ+ circles during his life. In addition to his significance as an artist, he also had a close relationship with an Italian immigrant family, the Costanzas, from the Upper End of the West End while he lived on the north slope of Beacon Hill.
- [Ruth Roman](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/ruth-roman/) - Ruth Roman (1922-1999) was raised in the West End, her Jewish-Lithuanian family moving from tenement to tenement. Her fledgling interest in acting was nurtured at the Elizabeth Peabody Settlement House in the West End, where Ruth’s flare for the dramatics led to leading roles at its playhouse. While she is today remembered as a Hollywood film star – with standout roles in Lightning Strikes Twice (1951), Strangers on a Train (1951), and Tomorrow Is Another Day (1951) – the roots of her career can be found in the West End neighborhood.
- [Boston Marriages](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/boston-marriages/) - At the turn of the century, “Boston marriages” enabled women to live independently from men. These relationships were common among educated female employees of settlement houses in Boston and in the greater United States. In the West End, evidence for these relationships can be found among the literary women of the period.
- [Ed Logue](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/ed-logue/) - As director of the Boston Redevelopment Authority in the 1960s, Ed Logue was the highly visible face of urban renewal in the period following the destructive and controversial redevelopment of the West End.
- [West End Brutalism](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/west-end-brutalism/) - Boston’s brutalist buildings are divisive, having inspired decades of both contempt and praise. The Government Center Project and its brutalist structures are the result of, and symbols of, debates surrounding urban renewal planning in the 1950s and ‘60s. The divergence in opinions between architectural and political elites and ordinary people is illustrative of larger issues and trends related to the Urban Renewal and New Boston movements.
- [F. O. Matthiessen](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/f-o-matthiessen/) - F. O. Matthiessen was a literary critic and Harvard professor who lived in the historic West End from 1939 until his death in 1950. His life and work were heavily influenced by his identity as a gay man and his twenty-year relationship with the artist Russell Cheney, even though they were, for all intents and purposes, secret. Matthiessen is credited with founding the discipline of American Studies, and his major works explore key figures of nineteenth-century American literature through the historical context that shaped their writings.
- [Population Predictions for Boston and Massachusetts, 2020–2050](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/modern/population-predictions-for-boston-and-massachusetts-2020-2050/) - Boston, like its West End, is no stranger to marked population changes. Recent studies have predicted further transformations for Boston’s and Massachusetts’ populations that could have meaningful economic and political impacts. Such changes, current and future, are influenced by various interrelated factors: immigration patterns, cost of living, major disruptors, anchor institutions, and global population growth rate.
- [Bernard Berenson](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/bernard-berenson/) - Bernard Berenson (1865-1959) was a Lithuanian-born, West-End-raised art historian and commercial art dealer specializing in the Italian Renaissance. His knowledge and expert connoisseurship greatly impacted the art world of the 19th and 20th centuries, and his dealings with wealthy Americans bolstered the flow of Old Masters into the country. His publications on Italian Renaissance artists were hugely successful and are still used in classrooms today.
- [Thomas Edison: The Inventor’s Time in Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/thomas-edison-the-inventors-time-in-boston/) - Thomas Edison (1847-1931), the famed inventor with 1,093 patents, got his start in Boston before contributing to the invention of the lightbulb, phonograph, and movie camera. From staying at boarding houses on Cambridge Street to experimenting in workshops in Scollay Square, the West End was a launching pad for the young Edison’s nascent career as an inventor and entrepreneur.
- [Ormand F. Nims](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/ormand-f-nims/) - In 1916, Boston’s Committee on Public Lands voted in favor of naming the junction at Cambridge, North Russell, and South Russell Streets “Nims Square,” in honor of Ormand F. Nims, a distinguished Civil War veteran and longtime West End business owner.
- [The First Twenty Years of The West End Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/modern/the-first-twenty-years-of-the-west-end-museum/) - For twenty years, The West End Museum has preserved the history of the West End and the memories of its residents, many of whom were displaced by an urban renewal project in the late 1950s which demolished their homes and destroyed their community. The journey from the time of the evictions to the opening of the Museum’s doors in 2004 was full of fits and starts, including long legal battles. In the end, the perseverance of the entire lost community, and a smaller number of its dedicated leaders, made The West End Museum a reality.
- [Prescott Townsend](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/prescott-townsend/) - Prescott Townsend (1894-1973) was a gay activist who lived on the North Slope of Beacon Hill from the early 1920s until his death in 1973. He was outspoken and proud of his identity, from boasting about his pilgrim ancestors to organizing early LGBTQ+-oriented groups in Boston.
- [Jonathan Mayhew](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-fields/jonathan-mayhew/) - Jonathan Mayhew (1720-1766) was a minister and influential theologian who was a foundational figure in the philosophy that spurred revolutionary sentiment in the colonies. He preached at Old West Church from 1747 to 1766, where he would deliver sermons on politics and share his unorthodox theology.
- [Charles Sumner](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/charles-sumner/) - Charles Sumner (1811-1874) was a lawyer and United States Senator who was a vocal abolitionist and civil rights advocate. He was born and lived most of his life on the North Slope of Beacon Hill, where he had close connections with the Black and abolitionist community.
- [Spiritualism in Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/spiritualism-in-boston/) - In the late 1840s, Americans began to flock to the Spiritualist movement. Boston’s middle and upper class, in particular, became enthralled with Spiritualism, and the city became a center for séances, mediums, and spiritualist newspapers from the 1850s to the mid-1920s.
- [Christiana Carteaux Bannister and Edward Mitchell Bannister](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/christiana-carteaux-bannister-and-edward-mitchell-bannister/) - Entrepreneur Christiana Carteaux Bannister and artist Edward Mitchell Bannister married in Boston’s West End in 1857. Throughout the 1850s and 1860s, they were active in Boston’s abolitionist and artistic communities. During these years and beyond, their symbiotic financial and creative partnership helped to bolster both of their careers and their community connections.
- [The Boston Music School Settlement](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-boston-music-school-settlement/) - Settlement houses were a valuable resource for immigrant families, providing them educational and health services, and practical support in adapting to their new country. Some settlement houses offered specialized services, such as music school settlements, which gave children and adults an opportunity to escape the daily struggles of city life by engaging with the arts.
- [The Wild West in the West End: The Boston Garden Rodeo](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-wild-west-in-the-west-end-the-boston-garden-rodeo/) - In 1931, just three years after its opening, the Boston Garden hosted a new sports phenomenon sweeping the East Coast; the indoor urban rodeos of the kind produced by entrepreneur and cattleman Col. W. T. Johnson. These rodeos in the West End gave eastern sports fans a rare opportunity to relish in the romanticized cowboy image of the bygone American frontier, while also enjoying skillful, and often dangerous, feats of athleticism. Fans of these rodeos were also witnesses to the emergence of professional female sports and the birth of an organized rodeo profession.
- [Building the African Meeting House](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/building-the-african-meeting-house/) - The African Meeting House, believed to be the oldest standing Black church in America, was incorporated in 1805 and built in 1806. The building, now restored to its 1855 appearance, stands as a testament to the dedication and perseverance of the Black community on the north slope of Beacon Hill (which was at the time part of the West End). The African Baptist Church purchased the land for, fundraised for, and constructed the Meeting House in less than two years. Through this, they created a vital space for the Black community’s religious, political, and social gatherings.
- [Annie Londonderry](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/annie-londonderry/) - Annie Londonderry was a Latvian Jewish immigrant who became the first woman to bike around the world, and the first internationally recognized female athletic star.
- [Harriet Bell Hayden](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/harriet-bell-hayden/) - Harriet Hayden was born enslaved, fought for her freedom, and aided hundreds of southern escapees by housing, feeding, and protecting them. She did this all while raising a family, running a boarding house, learning to read and write, and becoming an activist and community leader. Without her efforts, the many accomplishments of her husband, Lewis Hayden, would not have been possible.
- [The Creation of the US Federal Urban Renewal Program](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/the-creation-of-the-us-federal-urban-renewal-program/) - While the demolition of the West End began in 1958, the momentum for its destruction and for the federal urban renewal program itself began 20 years earlier, in the aftermath of the Great Depression. The Housing Act of 1949 would later mark the official birth of the federal Urban Renewal Program. Although it aimed to revitalize struggling inner cities, it often did so at the expense of established communities and displaced residents.
- [The Settlement Movement](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-settlement-movement/) - The settlement movement was an attempt by scholars and social reformers on both sides of the Atlantic to address the problems caused by industrialization, urbanization, and, in America’s case, the mass immigration of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Settlement Houses were important institutions in Boston’s West End, assisting families with a wide range of educational and social services.
- [Joseph D. Portanova](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/joseph-d-portanova/) - Joseph D. Portanova was the child of Italian immigrants who settled in the West End. He was introduced to art by Eva Whiting White at the Elizabeth Peabody House and went on to become a prolific, nationally known sculptor.
- [Black Boston in the 1830s](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/black-boston-in-the-1830s/) - The 1830s was a transformative decade for Boston’s Black community, characterized by the intersecting forces of burgeoning abolitionist activism and escalating urban segregation. This resulted in the growth and consolidation of the Black population in the West End on the North Slope of Beacon Hill.
- [Frenchy Johnson: From Slavery to Sporting Champion](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/frenchy-johnson-from-slavery-to-sporting-champion/) - When professional rowing was the biggest sport going, Frenchy Johnson burst out of the West End to become the fastest oarsman in Boston, and among the first African-American athletes to achieve national recognition. And rowing wasn’t even his best sport.
- [The Edloe Sixty-Six](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/the-edloe-sixty-six/) - In 1847, sixty-six former slaves arrived at Boston’s Long Wharf. One of the group’s members, Peter Randolph, was instrumental in securing the former slaves’ freedom and the compensation promised to them. Randolph and others from the sixty-six became active members of the West End community.
- [The Mattapan Project: Urban Renewal That Never Happened](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/the-mattapan-project-urban-renewal-that-never-happened/) - The Mattapan Project was first mentioned by the Boston Housing Authority in 1952 and later by the Boston Redevelopment Authority in 1962 as a possible urban renewal project. Despite the preliminary planning funding being granted in 1963 and the urban renewal application prepared in 1964, the project was dropped by the City of Boston. The delays in the Mattapan Project’s site development and the eventual abandonment of the plan helps to demonstrate the changes in public opinion on urban renewal projects of the time.
- [Charles River Park](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/charles-river-park/) - Charles River Park is an apartment complex built on 45 acres of the historic West End, soon after its demolition. Jerome Rappaport, Sr., attorney for Charles River Park, Inc. and one of the corporation’s early investors, was politically connected to Mayor John Hynes, whose platform for a “New Boston” was the pretext for urban renewal. The vast majority of West Enders could not afford the luxury apartments that replaced their homes. The first tenants of Charles River Park were offered many modern, communal amenities – intended to attract young professionals and suburban families alike.
- [The Revere House: The West End’s Grand Hotel](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/the-revere-house-the-west-ends-grand-hotel/) - From before the Civil War into the early 19th century, the Revere House was considered Boston’s most prestigious hotel, catering to the city’s elite and discerning guests from around the world.
- [The Beehive Riot and The Hill](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/the-beehive-riot-and-the-hill/) - In August 1823, Mayor Josiah Quincy organized a group of law-abiding volunteers to raid the West End’s notorious center of vice, called The Hill. Two years later, North End residents formed their own posse to tear down houses of ill repute in the neighborhood, leading to what became known as The Beehive Riot.
- [Whitey Bulger and the Lancaster Street Garage](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/whitey-bulger-and-the-lancaster-street-garage/) - The Lancaster Street Garage, located in the West End, was the “business office” of James “Whitey” Bulger and the Winter Hill Gang in 1979 and 1980, until they learned that State Police bugged the building.
- [Mass General Hospital and a Controversial West End Land Sale in 1931](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/mass-general-hospital-and-a-controversial-west-end-land-sale-in-1931/) - In 1931, Mayor James Michael Curley planned to sell 50,000 square feet of city land, on North Grove Street in the West End, to Massachusetts General Hospital. Because this land was used by the Public Works Department for sanitation in the West End, residents – and city councilor John I. Fitzgerald – strongly opposed the sale. Fitzgerald, associated with West End boss Martin Lomasney, successfully advocated for the proceeds of the sale to be allocated for continued sanitation services in the West End.
- [Minot Street](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/minot-street/) - The Lost Streets of the West End: Minot Street was one of the dozens of narrow, residential, West End streets razed by redevelopment in the 1950s. While the two street blocks on the northern side of the redevelopment zone were changed profoundly by urban renewal, the site’s rich history represents the constantly shifting geography of the Boston cityscape over the past two centuries.
- [The Parkman Market](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-parkman-market/) - Charles Bulfinch and his architecture transformed Boston during the Federalist era. Many of his works, such as the Massachusetts State House, still grace the city today. One of his now lost and lesser known buildings, the Parkman Market, served the West End as a public market, a factory, and an early home of St. Joseph’s congregation. Despite its historic significance, it did not survive Urban Renewal.
- [Elizabeth Peabody’s Kindergarten](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/elizabeth-peabodys-kindergarten/) - Elizabeth Palmer Peabody, educator, publisher, reformer, and namesake of the West End’s Elizabeth Peabody House, was one of the most important figures in Boston’s 19th-century intellectual community. Of all her achievements, perhaps her most impactful was the introduction of English-language kindergartens to the United States.
- [Saturday at the “Lanky”](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/saturday-at-the-lanky/) - Like many fellow West Enders of her day, Dorothy Pastore relished an afternoon escape to the Lancaster Theater. There, neighborhood children from diverse backgrounds would join together and enjoy a break from the stresses of school and everyday life. Such experiences reinforced the notion of the West End as an urban village.
- [Hyman Bloom and the West End Community Center](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/hyman-bloom-and-the-west-end-community-center/) - Hyman Bloom is remembered as a key figure from the Boston Expressionist movement, praised for his mystical and vibrant paintings. Bloom, in addition to being a visionary artist, offers us a window into Boston’s settlement houses in the 1920s and ‘30s. The West End Community Center, and its artist-teacher Harold Zimmerman, nurtured the creativity of a generation of future artists, from Bloom to Jack Levine.
- [After the First Mass: West Enders at St. Joseph’s Church](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/after-the-first-mass-west-enders-at-st-josephs-church/) - St. Joseph’s Church was established in 1862 on Chambers Street in the West End, near the site of the first public Catholic mass in Boston. In the early 1900s, the St. Joseph’s Association, an organization of parishioners, hosted an annual party at the church which also held many notable funerals, marriages, and worship services. Decades after urban renewal, West Enders reunited at annual masses at St. Joseph’s to honor deceased fellow residents.
- [Urban Renewal and Social Isolation](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/modern/urban-renewal-and-social-isolation/) - Urban renewal projects, like that in the the West End, have long promised to revitalize aging urban areas, create economic opportunities, and improve living conditions for residents. Despite these positive intentions, urban renewal has also resulted in false promises, the physical destruction of neighborhoods, and forced removal of residents. Such negative impacts have resulted in social isolation, lost social connections, and loneliness.
- [The Freedmen's Bureau](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/the-freedmens-bureau/) - As emancipated men, women, and children migrated north after the Civil War, the need for Black boarding houses increased greatly. In the West End a large concentration of Black, women-operated boarding houses became home for many of these newly-freed people.
- [The Powars-Kennedy Murder Case](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-powars-kennedy-murder-case/) - Michael Powars carefully planned the murder of his cousin, Timothy Kennedy, but his fatal mistake was thinking that the law required an eyewitness to convict someone of a crime.
- [Boarding Houses in the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/boarding-houses-in-the-west-end/) - Boarding Houses played an important role in the housing system during the age of industrialization and immigration in Boston and the West End. Along with lodging and rooming houses, they were the only alternative for those in need of affordable and transitional living space in the neighborhood until the arrival of tenements and apartment buildings. Boarding houses also offered women of the period one of the few ways to earn a decent income.
- [Two Girls in the Ring: An Unsanctioned West End Boxing Match](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/two-girls-in-the-ring-an-unsanctioned-west-end-boxing-match/) - In September 1886, an unofficial boxing match took place on Staniford Street between two young girls, Lizzie and Mollie. The bout involved a makeshift ring, drawn-up terms, a referee, and two-hundred young people in a crowd. When a police officer arrived, the fight quickly ended, but the event made front-page news, and linked the West End to a century-old tradition of women and girls’ boxing in 1700s Britain.
- [The Mellen Murder Conspiracy: A Tale of Two Cities](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-mellen-murder-conspiracy-a-tale-of-two-cities/) - For months, in 1885 and 1886, newspapers reported on a murder conspiracy which rocked the cities of Boston and Baltimore. West End locations played host to both the hatching of the plan to murder Mary (Somerset) Mellen in Baltimore, and the subsequent acts of justice in Boston.
- [The Temporary Home for Women and Children](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/the-temporary-home-for-women-and-children/) - The Temporary Home for Women and Children located on New Chardon Street in Boston’s West End was one of the first family shelters in the country. From its start as a small home on Charles Street, it has cared for women and children in need for over 150 years.
- [The Parkman-Webster Murder: A Uniquely Boston Case](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-parkman-webster-murder-a-uniquely-boston-case/) - The convergence of Puritan values, attitudes toward immigration, and the prevalence of one university surrounding almost every aspect of the event, made the Parkman-Webster murder case a distinctively Boston story.
- [Population and Housing Trends in the Post-Renewal West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/modern/population-and-housing-trends-in-the-post-renewal-west-end/) - Urban renewal is a process that aims to revitalize and transform urban areas to meet changing societal needs, but it can also have far-reaching consequences, particularly in terms of population and housing dynamics.
- [West End Hero Squares, Part 2](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/west-end-hero-squares-part-2/) - Part 1 of West End Hero Squares identified urban squares in the West End which the City of Boston renamed in honor of military personnel who died during service in WW1, and provided background on those soldiers and sailors. Part 2 will look at Hero Squares dedicated to those who served in WWII and the Korean War.
- [The Old West Church](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/the-old-west-church/) - The Old West Church, standing at 131 Cambridge St, is one of the few surviving buildings of the historic West End. Since its opening in 1806, the building has served as a church, a library, a shelter, and a church again. It continues to hold masses and contribute to the Boston community today.
- [Harry E. Burroughs and the Burroughs Newsboys](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/harry-e-burroughs-and-the-burroughs-newsboys/) - Hundreds of boys from the West End and other parts of Boston benefited from the financial, education, and moral support provided by the Burroughs Newsboys Foundation.
- [Richie Nedd](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/richie-nedd/) - Richie Nedd was one of the historic West End’s Black residents and a board member of The West End Museum before his passing in 2011. Nedd’s article for the June 1998 issue of The West Ender, “A Black Man’s View of the West End,” features he and other Black residents coming together in reunions of hundreds of West Enders after urban renewal.
- [The Secrets of Ridgeway Lane](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-fields/the-secrets-of-ridgeway-lane/) - Easily missed as one trundles down Cambridge Street or behind the golden dome of the Massachusetts State House, Ridgeway Lane in the historic West End is one of Boston’s longest and narrowest streets. Often mistaken for a simple alley, it has served ropewalk workers, residents, Suffolk University students, and the occasional criminal on the run for over 250 years. As one walks the length of this dark road, surrounded by brick on both sides and heavy paving stones below, it is hard to imagine much life here. Yet, hidden, urban pathways like Ridgeway Lane hold many stories worth telling.
- [The Many Faces of North Station](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/the-many-faces-of-north-station/) - For tens of thousands of daily commuters, North Station is a final destination to work and a starting point for home. For many others, it is a stop along the way to somewhere else. But few of today’s commuters know that over the past two centuries, there have actually been several train stations in the West End– built in grand style – that predated the North Station we know today.
- [The First Harrison Gray Otis House](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/the-first-harrison-gray-otis-house/) - The first of three homes built for politician and land developer Harrison Gray Otis by architect Charles Bulfinch still stands proudly today as one of the only surviving buildings of the West End’s urban renewal.
- [Summer in the City: Heat Islands and the “Cool” West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/modern/summer-in-the-city-heat-islands-and-the-cool-west-end/) - Summer in Boston is a celebrated, if too short, season for residents and visitors alike. In recent years, however, more frequent heat waves and extended periods of above-average temperatures have sometimes created dangerous conditions for many city residents…but not all.
- [Joseph Caruso: Artist, Author, and Activist](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/joseph-caruso-artist-author-and-activist/) - Joseph “Bepo” Caruso came to the West End from Sicily when he was seven years old. During his rich life he served in World War II, opened an art gallery, published novels, started a film production company, and was a founder of the Committee to Save the West End.
- [John Moore’s North Slope Story](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/john-moores-north-slope-story/) - John Moore understood himself to be a West Ender when he grew up on Grove Street on the north slope of present-day Beacon Hill. The demolition of fifty acres of the historic West End and the preservation of the Beacon Hill Architectural District were simultaneous, influencing popular perceptions of the boundaries not just of Boston’s contemporary neighborhoods, but its historic ones as well.
- [MGH's Service During Wartime](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/mghs-service-during-wartime/) - Since its opening in 1821, the Massachusetts General Hospital has had a long tradition of caring for West Enders, Bostonians, and other patients from across the globe. This tradition includes a history of its nurses and doctors putting their own lives at risk while serving military personnel during wartime.
- [Gladys Shapiro: A Life Committed to Community and the Law](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/gladys-shapiro-a-life-committed-to-community-and-the-law/) - One of the few independent female lawyers of her day, and a staunch supporter of her community, Gladys Shapiro became one of the most influential women to emerge from the West End.
- [The Casket Industry in the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-casket-industry-in-the-west-end/) - Throughout its history the West End has hosted the regional and national headquarters of many industry leaders, from shoes, to biscuits, and even caskets.
- [Edward Ginn and the Charlesbank Homes](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/edward-ginn-and-the-charlesbank-homes/) - Publishing magnate Edwin Ginn put his wealth and energies to use by establishing the World Peace Foundation and constructing housing for 500 residents at the Charlesbank Homes in the West End.
- [The Lincoln Center and Narrative Control](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/topic/politics-law/the-lincoln-center-and-narrative-control/) - Arguably the most famous arts facility in the world, Lincoln Center is a present-day, glittering example of American urban renewal gone wrong.
- [The Public Bath Movement in Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-public-bath-movement-in-boston/) - Public baths are generally an unknown phenomenon in the United States today, but in the 19th and early 20th century, the public bath movement brought with it the creation of hundreds of outdoor and year-round bathing establishments in the country’s large cities, including Boston and the West End.
- [Mel King](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/mel-king/) - Mel King was one of Boston’s most influential Black political figures, who stood against destructive urban renewal in his native South End. King made a difference as a community organizer and State Representative, and he was the first Black person to reach the general election for Mayor of Boston in 1983. King passed away on March 28, 2023 at the age of 94.
- [Boston College in the West End… Almost](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/boston-college-in-the-west-end-almost/) - The urban origins of Boston College trace back to its first home on Harrison Avenue in the South End of Boston, but if its founders had had their way, its birthplace would have been in the West End.
- [Nancy Gardner Prince](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/nancy-gardner-prince/) - Nancy Gardner Prince’s world travel and experiences were unique for a 19th century Black woman, yet she still suffered from many of the harsh trials facing her people.
- [Where is the West End?](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-fields/where-is-the-west-end/) - Executive Director Sebastian Belfanti explains the many answers to a common question: where, geographically, is the West End?
- [The Sailors of Scollay Square](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-sailors-of-scollay-square/) - Scollay Square was a popular Boston hot spot for nightlife during the first half of the 20th century, with its vaudeville theaters, bars, and sideshow attractions. Long chided by local politicians for its perceived physical and moral decay, in 1963 the City of Boston completely demolished the area as part of an urban renewal project. Though often viewed within the broader context of the West End’s redevelopment, Scollay Square’s final chapter can also be understood through the lens of World War II, the growth of Boston’s Navy Yard, and the demographic shifts at the war’s conclusion.
- [The Haymarket Relief Station](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-haymarket-relief-station/) - In the later half of the 19th century, Boston’s downtown residents required more immediate access to acute medical care as industrialization brought with it additional hazards to safety and health. For over thirty years the Haymarket Relief Station, which sat at the eastern gateway of the West End, filled that gap by providing much needed treatment for acute illnesses and injuries for urban residents.
- [Marc Fried and the Human Cost of Urban Renewal](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/marc-fried-and-the-human-cost-of-urban-renewal/) - Soon after the bulldozers of urban renewal began clearing land, experts in various fields focused on the effects of development projects and the human cost paid by affected communities, such as Boston’s West End. Marc Fried, a Harvard educated psychologist, interviewed hundreds of displaced West End residents in the late 1950’s to assess the emotional effects of relocation. The results of his work, and that of other dedicated researchers, helped turn public opinion against top-down urban renewal and inspired community activism throughout the United States.
- [Prince Hall](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/prince-hall/) - Prince Hall was a leader in Boston’s free black community on the North Slope and Copp’s Hill. He was one of the United States’ most vocal early abolitionist voices and a founder of Prince Hall Freemasonry. Hall advocated for black education and equality, running a school and making a wide array of arguments in service of bringing the fundamental promises of the Revolution to all Americans.
- [Lewis Hayden](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/lewis-hayden/) - Lewis Hayden was an escaped slave who became an active abolitionist and assisted many other escaping slaves through the underground railroad.
- [Henry Whitney](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/henry-whitney/) - Henry Whitney was the president and founder of the West End Street Railway Company during the Gilded Age. He led the company to expand across Boston, and was integral to Boston completing North America’s first subway lines, the precursor to today’s MBTA.
- [Harry “Buddo” Greenberg](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/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.
- [Gown vs. Town: Opposition to Harvard's Development in Mission Hill](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/gown-vs-town-opposition-to-harvards-development-in-mission-hill/) - In the mid-1960’s, Harvard University purchased twenty acres of land in the diverse and predominantly working-class Mission Hill section of Roxbury in the hopes of expanding its presence in the Longwood Medical Area. Having witnessed the disastrous effects of redevelopment in the West End and successful community intervention in other Boston neighborhoods, Mission Hill residents, with the help of young activists from Harvard itself, were able to secure affordable housing for over a thousand people.
- [Urban Renewal at Logan Airport](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/urban-renewal-at-logan-airport/) - In 1943, Boston resident Louis Stern wrote a letter to the editor of the Boston Globe, proposing that the West End be razed to build a new airport, conveniently located downtown. This idea was never seriously considered, though the East Boston Airport (Logan Airport) has its own controversial history of urban renewal.
- [Charles Bulfinch](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/charles-bulfinch/) - Charles Bulfinch is regarded as the first American-born architect. He rose to prominence designing public buildings, including the Boston State House and US Capitol Building, and was a West Boston native whose designs still dominate the historic portions of the West End today.
- [Eliza Gardner: A Life Dedicated to Activism and Service](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/eliza-gardner-a-life-dedicated-to-activism-and-service/) - Raised in a West End home which served as a refuge for fugitive slaves, Eliza Ann Gardner learned the power of social activism at an early age. She dedicated her long life to the struggle for abolitionism, women’s rights, temperance, and still managed to run a successful business. She contributed significantly to the transformation of Black women’s roles in churches and public culture, and served as an inspiration to millions around the world, including her younger cousin, academic and civil rights leader W.E.B. DuBois.
- [Thomas L. Jenks and the Jenks Building](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/modern/thomas-l-jenks-and-the-jenks-building/) - Thomas L. Banks left New Hampshire for Boston in 1845 to pursue a degree in medicine from Harvard University. He settled in the West End where he built a successful medical practice and forged a career in local and state politics. The site of his successful apothecary business, formerly known as the Jenks Building, still stands today at 132 Portland Street and is noted as one of the more architecturally unique historic buildings in the Bulfinch Triangle.
- [The West End’s “Bakery with a Thousand Windows”](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-west-ends-bakery-with-a-thousand-windows/) - The Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company (previously Austin Biscuit Company, and later Sunshine Biscuit) opened its “bakery with a thousand windows” in the West End in the early 1900s. The company’s location on Causeway Street was an ideal spot to do business in Boston. Workers at the Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company formed a mutual aid association and formed close relationships through both work and play.
- [Susan Paul: Abolitionist, Educator and Author](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/susan-paul-abolitionist-educator-and-author/) - Susan Paul (1809 -1841) worked as an abolitionist, educator, and author from the north slope of Beacon Hill in the West End. She fought against slavery in every aspect of her professional life through her education of African American students, the inspirational music performed by her choir, and her landmark work, The Memoir of James Jackson, the earliest known prose narrative and biography by an African American woman in the United States.
- [The Legacy of Mary Ann Vincent](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/the-legacy-of-mary-ann-vincent/) - In the mid-19th century, Mary Ann Vincent, a popular English actress, arrived in the West End to expand her career. Her reputation for kindness and charity inspired those around her and blossomed into multiple institutions founded in her name, which to this day work to support women with access to advanced healthcare.
- [Converse Businesses in the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/converse-businesses-in-the-west-end/) - In 2015 Converse Inc. moved its world headquarters to Lovejoy Wharf in the West End. Its 214,000 square foot facility was a major part of an effort to rejuvenate the former industrial area bordering the Charles River and the North End. This was, however, not the first time a business founded by members of the Converse family chose the West End as an advantageous place to set up business.
- [The Middlesex Canal: Massachusetts’ First Big Dig](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/the-middlesex-canal-massachusetts-first-big-dig/) - Two hundred years before construction began on the Ted Williams tunnel, businessmen in post-revolution Boston sought to improve upon dirt and gravel paths used to bring inland goods to the growing port city. The result not only helped New England become an economic driver in the early 19th century, but acted as a blueprint for future engineering endeavors in the young United States of America.
- [The Howard Athenaeum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/the-howard-athenaeum/) - Between 1845 and 1961, the Howard Anthenaeum served as a center of performances for a wide variery of clientele. Beginning its life as an upper-class theater, it became a legendary venue for minstrel shows and burlesque until it was demolished as part of the Government Center urban renewal project.
- [The Christmas Elephant](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/the-christmas-elephant/) - On Christmas Eve 1896, the Society of the New Jerusalem church on Bowdoin St. in the West End held a Christmas festival for children, which featured an elephant bearing candy. Christmas festivals at West End churches, including the Twelfth Baptist Church on Phillips Street, were typical of the nineteenth century.
- [The West End Hosts the First Catholic Service in Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/the-west-end-hosts-the-first-catholic-service-in-boston/) - After centuries of exclusion by Boston’s ruling Puritan leaders, Roman Catholics were finally allowed to officially practice their faith in Massachusetts in 1780. Led by French Catholics, the movement to establish a Catholic community in Boston is reported to have started with a private mass in the West End. This was the first step in establishing what would become one of the most recognized Catholic archdiocese in America.
- [The Salvation Army Arrives in Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-salvation-army-arrives-in-boston/) - As the Salvation Army stormed into Boston to continue its evangelical and humanitarian mission, it chose a location in the West End for its headquarters in Massachusetts. From this initial foothold in the city, the Salvation Army and its leader Annie Shirley withstood the persecution of established churches and angry mobs, and expanded its operations throughout New England. The organization continues to pursue its mission today as one the country’s largest and most visible charities.
- [Bashka "Bessie" Paeff: Sculptor](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/bashka-bessie-paeff-sculptor/) - Though her humble immigrant background set her apart from her more affluent contemporaries, West Ender Bashka Paeff became a highly regarded member of the national arts establishment.
- [The Boston-1915 Movement and the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-boston-1915-movement-and-the-west-end/) - The Boston-1915 Committee was formed in 1909 to improve conditions in Boston and to make it “the finest city in the world” by 1915. For many West Enders, Boston-1915 represented the promise of a brighter future, but none of them could have foreseen that some of the movement’s ideas would inspire city leaders to demolish the West End half a century later.
- [President Calvin Coolidge and the Klayman Family of the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/president-calvin-coolidge-and-the-klayman-family-of-the-west-end/) - In 1923, Annie, Jennie, and Rosie Klayman emigrated from Poland to reunite with their parents who lived on 16 Anderson St. in the West End. After arriving, the Klayman sisters were nearly deported because of restrictive immigration quotas, until President Calvin Coolidge intervened to let them stay in the United States.
- [Bill Russell](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/bill-russell/) - From 1956-1969, Bill Russell won eleven championships in thirteen seasons with the Boston Celtics, playing at the Boston Garden in the historic West End. Russell’s activism on and off the court advanced social justice and made him a role model for many athletes today.
- [The Origins of the Boston Garden](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-origins-of-the-boston-garden/) - The story of the fabled Boston Garden is nearly as winding as the 10 tracks that snake from beneath its modern-day successor on Causeway Street. The intersection of frontier entrepreneurship and New England business interests, the arena came to represent the crosswinds of the rapidly changing American public and the economic forces that shaped it during the Roaring Twenties.
- [James Butler](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/james-butler/) - James Butler (1845-1921) was a famous rower who lived most of his life in the West End after his family came to the US from Ireland. He was instrumental in founding the West End Boat Club on the Charles River in 1865, and won many races with his brother, Thomas Butler.
- [Ray Reddick’s African-American Ancestors in Boston’s Historic West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/ray-reddicks-african-american-ancestors-in-bostons-historic-west-end/) - Raymond Reddick, a lifelong Boston resident who is now 74 years old, has spent decades collecting, documenting, and speaking to different audiences about his extensive African-American family history with deep ties to the historic West End.
- [Leo Stone’s “Pin Money Club” and the Pyramid Club Craze](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/leo-stones-pin-money-club-and-the-pyramid-club-craze/) - Leo H. Stone of the West End founded the “Pin Money Club” after the similarly designed “Pyramid clubs” grew rapidly throughout New England in 1949. Whereas pyramid clubs were “get rich quick” schemes vulnerable to racketeering, Stone’s Pin Money Club was based on smaller payouts and legally legitimate practices.
- [The West End Dante Alighieri Lodge](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-west-end-dante-alighieri-lodge/) - The West End Dante Alighieri Lodge, a chapter of the Order Sons of Italy, was founded on November 28, 1926. The Order Sons of Italy reflected the values held by the West End’s Italian-American immigrant community in the early twentieth century.
- [Fight Night: West End Boxers featured on the Old Boston Garden’s opening night](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/fight-night-west-end-boxers-featured-on-the-old-boston-gardens-opening-night/) - When the gates of the newly-built Boston Garden opened in November of 1928, ticket holders flooded in to witness a world championship match befitting a celebration surrounding the city’s new sports venue. Local boxers from Boston also had the honor of appearing that night, including a teenage amateur champ from the West End named Arthur “Hy” Diamond. Diamond was just one representative of a West End sporting culture whose fame spread far beyond the confines of this small, immigrant neighborhood.
- [The Hidden History of Pemberton Square](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/the-hidden-history-of-pemberton-square/) - Bostonians familiar with the demolition of the West End may not know how another once-prominent location in the city disappeared from the map. This spot, located on Beacon Hill, was designed for the homes of wealthy Boston families, and was established at about the same time as another famous residential location further down “the Hill.” But, unlike Louisburg Square, which is today synonymous with old Brahmin Boston, Pemberton Square remains largely forgotten, its remnants barely visible.
- [The Home for Aged Colored Women](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-home-for-aged-colored-women/) - The Home for Aged Colored Women was founded in the historic West End, on the north slope of Beacon Hill in 1860. The organization’s objective was to financially support and house elderly and poor Black women being turned away from existing charitable institutions. The organization raised enough funds to build an institution that served the community through the 1940s.
- [Dr. Charles Wilinsky and the West End’s First Health Center](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/dr-charles-wilinsky-and-the-west-ends-first-health-center/) - Dr. Charles Wilinsky, a Polish immigrant who cared for West Enders at his private medical practice, founded the neighborhood’s first dedicated health center to centralize disparate healthcare services and educate West Enders in preventative healthcare practices.
- [The Boston Museum: A Pioneer in Boston’s Early Live Entertainment Scene](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/the-boston-museum-a-pioneer-in-bostons-early-live-entertainment-scene/) - In an age of ongoing Puritan restrictions on theatrical shows, Moses Kimball founded the Boston Museum as a venue which bowed to the cultural aspirations and respectability of mid-19th Century Boston, but at the same time gave the people what they wanted; live performances. Before the renowned Howard Athenaeum (and later the Old Howard) had opened its doors across the square, the Boston Museum attracted large audiences to the Scollay Square area to witness music, drama, and even moral instruction on stage.
- [The West End Mothers’ League](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-west-end-mothers-league/) - The West End Mothers’ League organized mass meetings and boycotts to address the high cost of food in 1917, just before the United States entered World War I.
- [Jeremiah J. Gilman](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/jeremiah-j-gilman/) - Jeremiah J. Gilman, a Civil War veteran who lived on Chambers Street and Eaton Street in the West End, witnessed the immediate aftermath of President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination on April 14, 1865. After the Civil War, Gilman made it in the local newspapers not only as a veteran, but also as the purchaser of an investment property on Eaton St. that later became his home.
- [Joy St. Police Station](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/joy-st-police-station/) - The West End’s Police Station at 74 Joy Street was built in 1863 less than a decade after the formation of the Boston Police Department. It served an important role in the community until 1962, after closing in 1937 and reopening due to public demand. The building now serves as the home of the Beacon Hill Civic Association.
- [Rose Berger Kubitsky](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/rose-berger-kubitsky/) - Rose Berger Kubitsky immigrated to the West End from Poland in the early twentieth century. In the 1930s she founded “Berger’s Deli.” On Leverett Street, the deli was known by West Enders as “Berger’s Bar” because it evolved into a tavern, where Kubitsky simultaneously worked as owner and bouncer.
- [John P. Coburn](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/john-p-coburn/) - John P. Coburn, an African-American clothier, participated in and financially supported the abolitionist movement in Boston. He later ran a gambling house out of his home on Phillips Street, one of the sites of the Black Heritage Trail.
- [Dry Goods Stores in the West End: Exploring an Industry](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/dry-goods-stores-in-the-west-end/) - The West End’s dry goods stores provide valuable insights into the economic activity of the neighborhood. With data sourced from Boston Business Directories and Barry Oshry – the son of one of the West End’s most well-known dry goods business owners – providing insights on his family business, this report explores how one of the most essential industries in industrial America fared in the West End.
- [Asher Benjamin](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/ascher-benjamin/) - Asher Benjamin designed the Old West Church (1806) and Charles Street Meetinghouse (1807) in the West End, based upon the Federal style of architecture most commonly associated with Charles Bulfinch and many New England homes and churches. The Old West Church has survived multiple waves of redevelopment in the West End due to its historical significance.
- [Fanny Goldstein](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/fanny-goldstein/) - Fanny Goldstein, as head librarian of the West End Branch library from 1919 to 1957, bridged the West End’s diverse communities through literary exhibits and events such as “Jewish Book Week.” Goldstein, who immigrated from Russia as a young child and resided on Joy Street, was a true West End community leader.
- [Hotel Waterston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/hotel-waterston/) - The Hotel Waterston, built in 1874 through a remodeling and expansion of the Charles Bulfinch House on 8 Bulfinch Place in the West End, maintained Bulfinch’s facade while adding additional stories. The Waterston had many prominent guests, including Walt Whitman, during the late nineteenth century, and the hotel stayed in business until it was demolished by urban renewal in 1961.
- [Abbott Lowell Cummings and the “Vanishing West End”](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/abbott-lowell-cummings-and-the-vanishing-west-end/) - Abbott Lowell Cummings, once the leading expert on early New England architecture, spoke out and took action in response to the indiscriminate clearance of the West End during the urban renewal period.
- [Boston's Ropewalks](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-fields/bostons-ropewalks/) - A digital reframing of "Ropewalks of the West End and Beyond", an 2012 exhibit designed and written by Duane Lucia and Tom Burgess.
- [Chemical Man & the 1939 World’s Fair](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/chemical-man-the-1939-worlds-fair/) - At New York’s 1939-40 World’s Fair, a young man from the West End presented the Chemical Man, a working model of the human digestive system.
- [Chinese Laundries in the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/chinese-laundries-in-the-west-end/) - Chinese immigrants owned and operated laundries in the West End during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, an under-emphasized aspect of the historic neighborhood’s multi-racial and multi-ethnic diversity.
- [Dr. Joseph Stevens Jones](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/dr-joseph-stevens-jones/) - Dr. Joseph Stevens (J.S.) Jones, who lived most of his life in the West End, was a successful actor, playwright, theater manager, and physician in the nineteenth century. Jones graduated from Harvard Medical School and wrote between 150 and 200 plays in his lifetime. In 1924, the City of Boston tore down Dr. Jones’s home on Bowdoin Street, and other historic West End sites, in order to widen Court and Cambridge Streets.
- [The West End Land League](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-west-end-land-league/) - The West End branch of the Land League made political and financial contributions to the original Land League in Ireland, an organization of tenant farmers and Irish nationalists that resisted high rents and evictions in the 1880s.
- [Senda Berenson](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/senda-berenson/) - Senda Berenson, the “Mother of Women’s Basketball” in the United States, grew up in the West End after her Lithuanian family moved to the neighborhood in 1875.
- [Alonzo Meserve](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/alonzo-meserve/) - Alonzo Meserve, principal of the Bowdoin School on Myrtle St. from 1886 to 1914, made significant contributions to Bowdoin’s student body and Boston’s ongoing struggle against racism.
- [The West End House’s Debate Clubs](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-west-end-houses-debate-clubs/) - In the early twentieth century, the West End House hosted debates between high school literary societies on controversial and important issues. The debates were judged by lawyers and educators in Boston and adopted the format of competitions at the collegiate level.
- [Ukrainians of the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/ukrainians-of-the-west-end/) - Far from their country of origin, Ukrainian immigrants and their descendants in the West End maintained connections and advocated for justice in their mother country.
- [Chloe Russell](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/chloe-russell/) - Chloe Russell, a Black woman who owned property on Belknap Street in the West End during the nineteenth century, was the attributed author of The Complete Fortune Teller and Dream Book in an era when fortune telling and dream interpretation was popular and entertaining.
- [Adelaide Cromwell: Mapping Community in the Black West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/adelaide-cromwell-mapping-community-in-the-black-west-end/) - Adelaide Cromwell, the late sociologist who taught at Boston University and founded BU’s African American Studies program in 1969, documented and visualized the West End’s historic Black community in the 1800s.
- [Robert Fairbanks](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-fields/robert-fairbanks/) - The Early Settlers of the West End (1630 – 1645): Robert Fairbanks, Public House Keeper
- [Mapping Amateur Radio Stations in the 1920s West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/mapping-amateur-radio-stations-in-the-1920s-west-end/) - Mapping Amateur Radio Stations in the 1920s West End You are here: Home History Topic Art & Literature Mapping Amateur Radio Stations in… Overlaying historic maps of the West End over a map of present-day Boston can contextualize the locations of amateur radio stations in the West End during the 1920s. Leon W. Bishop, an
- [Joseph Lee, Jr. and the Founding of Community Boating](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/joseph-lee-jr-and-the-founding-of-community-boating/) - Joseph Lee, Jr. founded the “Community Boat Club” in 1937 so that West End youth could sail out from the Charles River Esplanade. Community Boating, Inc. was officially incorporated in 1946, and remains the oldest continuously operated public boating organization in the United States.
- [Richard Cooke](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-fields/richard-cooke/) - The Early Settlers of the West End (1630 – 1645): Richard Cooke, Tailor
- [Thomas Clarke](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-fields/thomas-clarke/) - Thomas Clarke You are here: Home History Topic Business Thomas Clarke The Early Settlers of the West End (1630 – 1645): Thomas Clarke, Speaker of the House of Massachusetts Bay Colony Thomas Clarke owned vast amounts of land and businesses across Boston. He was very much involved in the local government throughout his life and commanded
- [Thomas Buttolph](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-fields/thomas-buttolph/) - The Early Settlers of the West End (1630 – 1645): Thomas Buttolph, Leather-Dresser
- [An Appeal for Children's Recreation and Community-Led Development in the 1930s West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/an-appeal-for-childrens-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](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-fields/john-bigg/) - The Early Settlers of the West End (1630 – 1645): John Bigg, Artillery Officer
- [Alexander Beck](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-fields/alexander-beck/) - The Early Settlers of the West End (1630 - 1645): Alexander Beck, Laborer
- [Historic New Year’s Celebrations in the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/historic-new-years-celebrations-in-the-west-end/) - Historic New Year’s Celebrations in the West End You are here: Home History Topic African Americans Historic New Year’s Celebrations in… 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. The Corner of Cambridge and North Russell Streets in
- [The Last West Enders](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/the-last-west-enders/) - The history of urban renewal in the West End is well-known, and locals are familiar with names of the “last West Enders” who refused to leave their neighborhood. As the aftermath of urban renewal lives with us today, there are a few ways to look at “the last” of the old neighborhood.
- [How the West End Shaped U.S. Contract Law](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/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](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/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.
- [Marilyn Hurvitz’s Vegetable Garden](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/marilyn-hurvitzs-vegetable-garden/) - Marilyn Hurvitz, an eleven-year-old girl of Polish descent in the West End, took pride in growing a vegetable garden that was ordinarily inaccessible in tenement life.
- [Quincy Adams Shaw](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/quincy-adams-shaw/) - Quincy Adams Shaw was a Brahmin who was born in West Boston. After youthful travels, he became a major donor of artwork to the MFA, a successful businessperson, and a notable philanthropist.
- [JFK and the Two Joe Russos](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/jfk-and-the-two-joe-russos/) - In 1946, two of John F. Kennedy’s Democratic primary opponents for Massachusetts’ Eleventh Congressional District were from the West End, and both were named Joe Russo. One was a popular city councillor and undertaker, the other a janitor who entered the race under suspect circumstances.
- [Population Over Time in the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-fields/population-over-time-in-the-west-end/) - A report on the population of the West End from the late colonial period through the modern day.
- [Sgt. Salvatore J. Cassaro Receives the Flag of Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/sgt-salvatore-j-cassaro-receives-the-flag-of-boston/) - Sgt. Salvatore J. Cassaro was a West Ender who served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Mayor John Hynes honored Cassaro’s request for a flag of the City of Boston that he could fly over his gun position, demonstrating pride in where he came from.
- [The American Waltham Watch Company Band and the West End’s “Pop” Concert in 1911](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-american-waltham-watch-company-band-and-the-west-ends-pop-concert-in-1911/) - One night in the summer of 1911, West Enders enjoyed a free concert on the Esplanade by the American Waltham Watch Company Band, one of the many in-house corporate bands performing at the turn of the twentieth century.
- [Harrison Gray Otis and Sally Foster Otis](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/harrison-gray-otis-and-sally-foster-otis/) - Harrison & Sally Otis You are here: Home History Topic Business Harrison Gray Otis and Sally… Harrison Grey Otis was a major political and business figure in Boston during the Federalist Period. He is best known as a supporter of Charles Bulfinch, as Boston’s third mayor, and as a leader of the Hartford Convention. His
- [The Elizabeth Peabody House](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-elizabeth-peabody-house/) - One of the West End's most prominent settlement houses, the EPH served as a community center, education space, and more for more than half a century in the West End, and continues its work today in Somerville.
- [Italian-American West Enders’ Fight for Citizenship in the 1950s](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/italian-american-west-enders-fight-for-citizenship-in-the-1950s/) - Two Italian-American West Enders fought for their legal right to live in the United States during the 1950s, with varying degrees of success. These cases reveal how the “immigrant era” of the West End continued after the 1920s, the traditional ending of that period.
- [Boralma the Racehorse, and His Gift to the West End Nursery and Infants’ Hospital](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/boralma-the-racehorse-and-his-gift-to-the-west-end-nursery-and-infants-hospital/) - Boston stockbroker Thomas W. Lawson owned a racehorse, Boralma, who won $5000 in Kentucky’s Transylvania Stakes in 1900. The earnings were donated to the West End Nursery and Infants’ Hospital, with an amusing letter exchange between “Boralma” and “The Babies.”
- [Walking Competitions: A West End Pastime](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/walking-competitions-a-west-end-pastime/) - Pedestrianism, or competitive walking, was a nationally popular sport in the 1870s and 1880s. The old West End was captivated by local competitions and news of world record-breaking pedestrians such as Boston’s Frank Hart, the most successful African-American pedestrian in the 1880s.
- [John Osborn](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/john-osborn/) - John Osborn was a painter, paint dealer, and member of the Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company who purchased the first Harrison Grey Otis House from Otis when he moved to Mt. Vernon Street in 1801.
- [The Rocking Chair Fight of 1893](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/the-rocking-chair-fight-of-1893/) - Dr. Thomas Jenks, one of Boston’s leading figures in medicine, business, and politics during the late-eighteenth century, lived in the West End for most of his life. In 1893, when Jenks chaired the Board of Public Institutions, his refusal to accept a donation of rocking chairs to the Rainsford Island hospital put him at odds with Alice Lincoln, an advocate for the poor in Boston, and Martin Lomasney, the political boss of the West End.
- [Eva Whiting White](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/eva-whiting-white/) - Eva Whiting White was Director of the Elizabeth Peabody House for nearly 3 decades from 1922 to 1950.
- [Dr. and Elizabeth Mott](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/dr-and-elizabeth-mott/) - Elizabeth Mott and her husband, Dr. Richard Dixon Mott, were nineteenth-century British immigrants who established a botanical medicine practice at the Otis House, located in today’s West End.
- [The Many Founders of Mass General Hospital](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/the-many-founders-of-mass-general-hospital/) - Massachusetts General Hospital was built in the early nineteenth century on four acres of land in the old West End called Prince’s Pasture. Many doctors and prominent citizens of Boston can be counted among its founders.
- [The West End Woman Suffrage League](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/the-west-end-woman-suffrage-league/) - The West End Woman Suffrage League connected African-American leaders in the old West End to the larger movement for women’s suffrage in Boston, the rest of New England, and the country as a whole.
- [The BRA's Apology to the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/modern/the-bras-apology-to-the-west-end/) - In 2015, Brian Golden, director of the BPDA, gave the City of Boston’s formal apology for the destruction of the old West End. He delivered the apology in a speech at The West End Museum, and his words continue to hold meaning for current debates about urban renewal powers in the city.
- [Our Lady of Ostrobrama Polish Catholic Church](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/our-lady-of-ostrobrama-polish-catholic-church/) - Our Lady of Ostrobrama, the Polish Catholic Church on Chambers St. in the West End, was founded in 1920 and demolished in 1958 on account of the Boston Redevelopment Authority’s urban renewal plan.
- [James Barton, Vaudevillian](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/james-barton-vaudevillian/) - James Barton was an actor whose career began in the vaudeville era, moved on to Broadway, and ended in television and film. He was born in 1890 in New Jersey and died in 1962 in New York at 72.
- [James Barton](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-fields/james-barton/) - James Barton was the owner of a rope walk in the West End, on the land of descendants of Sir John Leverett.
- [Charles Chambers](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-fields/charles-chambers/) - Charles Chambers was a West End landowner and a judge on the Court of Common Pleas from 1719 to 1739.
- [Reverend James Allen](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-fields/reverend-james-allen/) - Reverend James Allen You are here: Home History Era New Fields Reverend James Allen Reverend James Allen was the Congregationalist pastor of First Church in Boston from 1668 to 1710. The church is now located on 66 Marlborough Street. First Church on Washington Street in the 1700's. The Church burned in 1711, but was rebuilt
- [Leon W. Bishop](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/leon-w-bishop/) - Leon Bishop lived in the West End in 1902 when he became one of the first amateur radio pioneers in Boston and the United States, broadcasting wireless radio concerts to listeners throughout the city.
- [John Staniford](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-fields/john-staniford/) - John Staniford was a New Fields (now West End) land owner and decon who lived from 1678 to 1752. He built Staniford Street and Lynde Street, and is the namesake of the former.
- [The Williams Sisters](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/the-williams-sisters/) - The Williams Sisters occupied the Otis House in the mid 19th century, operating the grand Bulfinch Mansion as a boarding house.
- [David Walker](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/david-walker/) - David Walker, an African-American abolitionist who lived on the north slope of Beacon Hill, published a prominent book of the anti-slavery movement after traveling to many parts of the United States.
- [Harriet Tubman and the Boston Anti-Slavery Movement](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/harriet-tubman-and-the-boston-anti-slavery-movement/) - Harriet Tubman, a self-emancipated slave, remains the most famous and successful Underground Railroad conductor in United States history. She played an important role in Boston as an emancipator and activist for African Americans and women.
- [Maria Stewart](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/maria-stewart/) - One of the first American women of any race to give a public address in the nineteenth century, Stewart was one of Boston’s prominent Black abolitionists who lived on the north slope of Beacon Hill in the 1830s.
- [Harry J. "Doc" Sagansky](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/harry-j-doc-sagansky/) - “Doc” Sagansky, the Jewish gambling boss who became the oldest organized crime figure to serve prison time, is one of the old West End’s more notorious residents. The money Sagansky made from illegal bookkeeping funded his business ventures and philanthropy: legitimate on the surface, corrupt at the source.
- [Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin and George Ruffin](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/josephine-st-pierre-ruffin-and-george-ruffin/) - Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin and George Ruffin were eminent African-American residents of the West End in the late nineteenth-century. Josephine’s newspaper, The Woman’s Era, was published from her home and instrumental to the founding of the National Association of Colored Women (NACW) in 1896. She was its first vice president.
- [John Rock](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/john-rock/) - John S. Rock was an accomplished Black dentist, doctor, lawyer, and abolitionist lecturer who resided on the north slope of Beacon Hill shortly before and during the Civil War.
- [Sumner Redstone](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/sumner-redstone/) - Sumner Redstone was a West Ender and controlling shareholder of Viacom CBS. Redstone worked with his father to establish a series of companies, eventually forming one of the U.S.'s largest media companies.
- [Richard H. Recchia](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/richard-h-recchia/) - Richard H. Recchia, an Italian-American sculptor, achieved early artistic success growing up in the West End before achieving fame at major exhibitions.
- [William K. Porter’s “Half Century in the West End”](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/william-k-porters-half-century-in-the-west-end/) - William K. Porter was an old West Ender who had made millions in real estate by the early twentieth century. Although Porter and his family moved to Commonwealth Avenue in 1906, he continued to manage a livery stable and all of his properties in the West End.
- [Elizabeth Peabody](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/elizabeth-peabody/) - Elizabeth Peabody was a teacher, publisher, and writer, who introduced kindergarten in the United States on Pickney Street.
- [George Parkman](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/george-parkman/) - George Parkman was a prominent businessman and philanthropist in Boston. He is best known for donating land to Harvard Medical College (now part of MGH) and his murder in that very location.
- [Samuel Parkman](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/samuel-parkman/) - Samuel Parkman, Esquire, was a prominent businessman in Boston. Samuel commissioned a notable portrait of George Washington, the bell of Old South Church, and a Bulfinch mansion.
- [Baron Haussmann’s Destruction of Old Paris](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/topic/urban-renewal/baron-haussmanns-destruction-of-old-paris/) - Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann created modern Paris through ambitious urban renewal projects over almost 20 years (1853-1871), but he displaced thousands of working-class Parisians through demolition and slum clearance.
- [Tony DeMarco](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/tony-demarco/) - Tony DeMarco, the North End’s welterweight boxer beloved by West Enders during the 1950s, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at Mass General Hospital, as a West End resident.
- [Rebecca Lee Crumpler](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/rebecca-lee-crumpler/) - Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first African-American woman to receive an M.D. degree, overcoming the dual discrimination of racism and sexism. She briefly resided on Joy Street at the north slope of Beacon Hill.
- [Jules Aarons](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/jules-aarons/) - Jules Aarons’ candid photographs of the old West End are a special window into the social life of the neighborhood. His son, Philip, and grandson, Zach, have carried on the legacy of these pictures in creative ways.
- [Judge Elijah Adlow](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/judge-elijah-adlow/) - Elijah Adlow, born in the old West End at the turn-of-the-century, had a long career as Chief Justice of the Boston Municipal Court, yet made decisions as a judge that have a questionable legacy.
- [Hyman Bloom](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/hyman-bloom/) - Hyman Bloom was a Latvian immigrant to the West End who become the first Abstract Expressionist. His work features powerful - often morbid - themes juxtaposed with bright colors to create striking works of art.
- [John Leverett](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-fields/john-leverett/) - Sir John Leverett was a significant figure in the politics of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and Great Britain during the latter half of the 17th century. He was a resident of lands in Boston’s old West End neighborhood (now Beacon Hill) on the North Slope.
- [Mary Antin](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/mary-antin/) - Mary Antin, a Russian Jewish immigrant at the turn of the twentieth century, was a notable author who lived briefly in the tenements shared by immigrants in the old West End.
- [Lawrence Berk](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/lawrence-berk/) - Lawrence Berk grew up in the West End, on the north slope of Beacon Hill, and founded the Berklee School of Music after pursuing his passion for music from a young age.
- [Veda Borg](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/veda-borg/) - Veda Borg was born in the old West End, and became “Boston’s own” as an actor in many movies from the 1930s to the 1950s.
- [John Brown, Lewis Hayden, and the Abolitionist Support Networks on Beacon Hill](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/john-brown-lewis-hayden-and-the-abolitionist-support-networks-on-beacon-hill/) - John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry, intended to spark a violent uprising by enslaved people against their oppressors, was preceded by Brown’s efforts to acquire recruits and financial support. He received some assistance from abolitionist Lewis Hayden, who lived on the north slope of Beacon Hill with his wife, abolitionist Harriet Hayden.
- [William Lloyd Garrison](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/william-lloyd-garrison/) - William Lloyd Garrison, one of the most prominent white abolitionists before the Civil War, published The Liberator and shaped the debates that guided the anti-slavery movement. Garrison was held at Leverett Street Jail in the old West End for his own safety during one harrowing case of mob violence.
- [Don Pedro Gilbert](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/don-pedro-gilbert/) - Don Pedro Gilbert, a nineteenth-century Spanish pirate who raided merchant ships in the Atlantic, was executed by hanging, in 1835, at the Leverett Street Jail in the West End. The West End Museum resides approximately where the Jail stood.
- [Herbert Gans](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/herbert-gans/) - Herbert Gans lived in the West End for eight months prior to the start of its demolition, conducting sociological research on the culture and lifestyles of the Italian-American residents of the neighborhood. His findings in “The Urban Villagers” presented a significant criticism of Boston’s urban renewal process as inhumane, and Gans notably concluded that planners were incorrect to define the West End, a vibrant community despite widespread poverty, as a slum.
- [Victor Gruen](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/victor-gruen/) - Victor Gruen was the Austrian-born architect whom Jerome Rappaport, Sr. hired to design Charles River Park, the development that replaced the demolished West End in the 1960s. But Gruen’s work also had national significance as “the father of the shopping mall.”
- [Sarah Josepha Buell Hale](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/sarah-josepha-buell-hale/) - Sarah Josepha Hale was one of the most successful women in writing and publishing in nineteenth-century America, and her letters and editorials were instrumental to the creation of Thanksgiving as a national holiday. Hale is connected to the old West End because one of her poems, “Mary’s Lamb,” was set to music by Lowell Mason at the Bowdoin School.
- [Primus Hall](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/primus-hall/) - Primus Hall was an abolitionist, soldier, school master, and leader in Boston’s post-colonial period.
- [Thomas Hodson’s Gravel Quarry and the Reshaping of Beacon Hill](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-fields/thomas-hodsons-gravel-quarry-and-the-reshaping-of-beacon-hill/) - Thomas Hodson’s quarry extracted gravel from the north slope of Beacon Hill in the middle of the eighteenth century. This provoked public outrage, but the excavation of Beacon Hill for the expansion of Boston was too difficult to stop.
- [H. H. Holmes](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/h-h-holmes/) - H.H. Holmes, widely considered to be the nation’s first serial killer, was apprehended after being tracked to the West End in 1894.
- [Jane Jacobs](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/new-boston/jane-jacobs/) - Jane Jacobs was a journalist, author, and activist who argued for the prioritization of people in urban planning projects.
- [John F. Kennedy in the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/john-f-kennedy-in-the-west-end/) - The West End was a backdrop of national history, in addition to local memory. President John F. Kennedy’s life as a veteran and public servant intersected with the West End community in subtle yet significant ways.
- [Kittie Knox](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/kittie-knox/) - Kittie Knox was a mixed-race cyclist who used her skills as a seamstress and cyclist to challenge gender and racial perceptions taking over the League of American Wheelman in the 1890's.
- [Joseph Levine](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/joseph-levine/) - Joseph Levine grew up in a Russian Jewish immigrant family in the West End, and became one of the most successful movie producers and distributors in the United States during the 1950s, 60s, and 70s.
- [Colonel George Middleton](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/colonel-george-middleton/) - Col. George Middleton was an African American Revolutionary War soldier, a “Prince Hall Freemason,” and civil rights activist, who’s home is now part of the Black Heritage Trail. He was born in 1735 and died in 1815.
- [Dr. Anthony “Tony” Minichiello](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/dr-anthony-tony-minichiello/) - Dr. Tony Minichiello was a dentist who turned a love of jazz into a specialty - operating on jazz musicians.
- [William Cooper Nell](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/west-boston/william-cooper-nell/) - William Cooper Nell, the United States' first Black historian, was an intellectual and abolitionist who became an integral part of The Liberator's staff and advocate for Black rights. He was also the first Black person to serve in the federal civil service, and was deeply involved in desegregating Boston schools.
- [Leonard Nimoy](https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/leonard-nimoy/) - Leonard Nimoy was an actor best known for his iconic role as Mr. Spock on the original Star Trek. He grew up in the West End, and was trained in performance at the Elizabeth Peabody House.

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## Exhibits

- [Queer History West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/the-queer-history-of-the-west-end/) - Uncover the little known stories of Queer West Enders!
- [Wild Times in the West End: Secret Speakeasies, Liquor Raids, and Gangland Warfare](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/wild-times-in-the-west-end-secret-speakeasies-liquor-raids-and-gangland-warfare/) - Join guest-curator Emily Sweeney of the Boston Globe as The West End Museum brings criminal headlines to life.
- [The Story of Boston’s BIG DIG](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/the-story-of-bostons-big-dig/) - Starting in 1991, Boston buried the Central Artery underground and the City promised to not close roads, take homes, or impede businesses. What could go wrong?
- [Voyages of Hope: Immigrant Journeys to Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/voyages-of-hope-immigrant-journeys-to-boston/) - This special exhibit, running between October 2025 through February 2026, explores the perilous but promising journeys of the immigrants traveling to start a new life in Boston. Learn about a century of European immigration through the stories of three of the West End’s major ethnic groups. Find out why they left, how they traveled, and what awaited them on Boston’s shores. From Irish fleeing famine on coffin ships, to Jews seeking religious freedom and security, to Italian families searching for opportunity, every immigrant has a story. This exhibit features a video on the history of American Nativism in Boston, a theme that is more relevant than ever.
- [The Charlesbank](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/charlesbank/) - The Charlesbank You are here: Home Exhibit The Charlesbank Open from June 11 through October 26, 2025 This special exhibit explores the Charlesbank, the first section of the Boston Esplanade to become parkland. Gradually filled in during the late-nineteenth century, in the 1880s landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted Sr. designed a trailblazing park here. The
- [Bridges as Structural Art in Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/bridges-as-structural-art-in-boston/) - A mini exhibition featuring the work of architect Miguel Rosales. Get a glimpse behind the designs of Boston bridges.
- [Trees of Thoreau Path Art Show](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/trees-of-thoreau-path-art-show/) - The West End Museum and WE Tree Boston invite artists, neighbors, and tree-lovers to participate in Trees of Thoreau Path, an art competition and exhibition celebrating the beauty, significance, and importance of trees in our West End community.
- [An Illusion of Freedom: Boston and the Fugitive Slave Laws](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/an-illusion-of-freedom-boston-and-the-fugitive-slave-laws/) - An Illusion of Freedom: Boston and the Fugitive Slave Laws You are here: Home Exhibit An Illusion of Freedom: Boston… Open from February 27th through June 1st of 2025. This exhibit explores the documentary history of the legalization of slavery in the United States, and the creation of federal laws prioritizing the rights of slaveholders
- [Jimbo](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/jimbo/) - Jimbo You are here: Home Exhibit Jimbo Jim “Jimbo” Campano: Hero of the West End, running through the fall and winter of 2024, is a tribute to the life of Jim Campano, the chief founder of The West End Museum. This special exhibit follows Jim’s journey that started as a young boy living with his
- [Rise, Fall, Rebirth: Stories of the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/rise-fall-rebirth-stories-of-the-west-end/) - Rise, Fall, Rebirth: Stories of the West End You are here: Home Exhibit Rise, Fall, Rebirth: Stories of… Charles C. Perkins, map of Boston showing the changing shoreline (Leventhal Center, Boston Public Library). The West End Museum’s permanent exhibit, Rise, Fall, Rebirth: Stories of the West End, explores 400 years of history and urban development
- [West End Art Show](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/west-end-art-show/) - The theme of this summer’s art competition is The West End Through My Eyes. Artists submitted works that communicated what the West End means to them individually.
- [Walls of Stone: The Leverett Street Jail](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/walls-of-stone-the-leverett-street-jail/) - All but forgotten today, the Leverett Street Jail had a significant place in the Boston of the Young Republic. The jail held pirates, blasphemers, activists and others, and once stood at approximately 150 Stanford Street, Suite 7-9.
- [From Stagecoach to Subway: The West End Street Railway](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/from-stagecoach-to-subway-the-west-end-street-railway/) - Public transportation in Boston began with a group of private companies that were eventually consolidated under the West End Street Railway — predecessor of the T.
- [The Old Howard Theatre](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/the-old-howard-theatre/) - The Old Howard Theatre You are here: Home Exhibit The Old Howard Theatre 1852 Etching of the Howard Athenaeum (Boston Public Library) The West End Museum premieres a new exhibit, which runs through February 15, 2020, “The Old Howard Theatre,” in celebration of Boston’s oldest and best-loved playhouse, which stood in the heart of Boston’s Scollay Square
- [The Last Tenement](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/the-last-tenement/) - The Last Tenement You are here: Home Exhibit The Last Tenement Remnants of the Government Center Project with burning debris from The West End Museum Archives, Frani Collection. id 19630407_frani_300202 “The Last Tenement” exhibition, originally set up in 1992 at the Old State House by the Bostonian Society through a grant by the National Endowment
- [Learned from Our Neighbors: Stories from The Elizabeth Peabody House](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/learned-from-our-neighbors-stories-from-the-elizabeth-peabody-house/) - Learned from Our Neighbors: Stories from The Elizabeth Peabody House You are here: Home Exhibit Learned from Our Neighbors: Stories… Eva Whiting White (Simmons University Archives) Learned from Our Neighbors: Stories of the Elizabeth Peabody House, is presented in partnership with Simmons University and the Boston City Archives. The West End Museum invites you to explore
- [Cycling Legends of the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/cycling-legends-of-the-west-end/) - Cycling Legends of the West End You are here: Home Exhibit Cycling Legends of the West… Annie Londonderry (Courtesy Peter Zheutlin) Boston, MA— On Tuesday, February 18, The West End Museum premieres a new exhibit, “Cycling Legends of the West End,” which highlights three key characters in bicycling history. Two of them were West End
- [Before the El Came Down: Photographs by John Woolf](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/before-the-el-came-down-photographs-by-john-woolf/) - Before the El Came Down: Photographs by John Woolf You are here: Home Exhibit Before the El Came Down:… North Station, 2004 (John Woolf) In 2004, 92 years after opening, the Causeway Street Elevated Railway and North Station platform were demolished. With the last piece of the giant structure gone, light shone again on the
- [The New West Enders & Other Green Monsters](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/the-new-west-enders-other-green-monsters/) - The New West Enders & Other Green Monsters You are here: Home Exhibit The New West Enders &… Dismantling of the Lechemere El at Causeway and Staniford (The West End Museum Archives) With images by photographer Lolita Parker, Jr., The New West Enders & Other Green Monsters documents the rapid-fire changes in Boston’s West End over the
- [Life in the West End 1947-1953: the Photography of Jules Aarons](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/life-in-the-west-end-1947-1953-the-photography-of-jules-aarons/) - Life in the West End 1947-1953: the Photography of Jules Aarons You are here: Home Exhibit Life in the West End… "Conversation Piece" by Jules Aarons Courtesy of the estate of Jules Aarons and Gallery Kayafas Jules Aarons is an important figure in documenting the West End of Boston before the ravages of Urban Renewal.
- [Beneath the Wrecking Ball: A West End Landlord](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/beneath-the-wrecking-ball-a-west-end-landlord/) - Beneath the Wrecking Ball: A West End Landlord You are here: Home Exhibit Beneath the Wrecking Ball: A… One of Eli Tarlin’s West End properties; 15 Poplar Street, Boston (The West End Museum Archives) Depicting the buildings and architecture of the West End just prior to demolition under urban renewal and conveying the perspective of
- [The Beginning of the End: The Housing Act of 1949](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/the-beginning-of-the-end-the-housing-act-of-1949/) - The Beginning of the End: The Housing Act of 1949 You are here: Home Exhibit The Beginning of the End:… West End post-demolition looking south toward Customs House, c.1962 (Johnathan Kaiser, The West End Museum Archives) This exhibit explored the circumstances that led Harry S. Truman to put urban renewal on the national agenda, inadvertently
- [Tony DeMarco at the Boston Garden](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/tony-demarco-at-the-boston-garden/) - Tony DeMarco at the Boston Garden You are here: Home Exhibit Tony DeMarco at the Boston… DeMarco enters the Garden Club for training, March 1955 This exhibit featured photographic images of Tony DeMarco’s many boxing matches at the old Boston Garden. The exhibit traveled to Tony DeMarco Day at the Mystic Valley Lodge in Arlington
- [Connections North: Bridges of the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/connections-north-bridges-of-the-west-end/) - Connections North: Bridges of the West End You are here: Home Exhibit Connections North: Bridges of the… The Longfellow Bridge (Boston Public Library) Connections North tells a story that spans 300 years—from the time when Harvard College’s main source of income was the Charlestown ferry, through present-day Boston and the $253million Longfellow Bridge reconstruction project. The
- [The Legacy of Lawrence Berk](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/the-legacy-of-lawrence-berk/) - The Legacy of Lawrence Berk You are here: Home Exhibit The Legacy of Lawrence Berk Lawrence Berk (Courtesy Berklee College of Music) Lawrence Berk grew up in the West End and is best known as the founder of Berklee College of Music. He played piano as a youth in the Boston English High School band
- [The New York Streets: Boston’s First Urban Renewal Project](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/the-new-york-streets-bostons-first-urban-renewal-project/) - The New York Streets: Boston’s First Urban Renewal Project You are here: Home Exhibit The New York Streets: Boston’s… The New York Steets during its clearance in 1955-57 (Boston City Archives) Prior to the demolition of Boston’s old West End, another vibrant, multi-ethnic neighborhood of tenement houses and mom-and-pop shops fell victim to so-called ‘urban
- [School Days in the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/school-days-in-the-west-end/) - School Days in the West End You are here: Home Exhibit School Days in the West… The Peter Faneuil School (Boston Public Library) Between 1800 and 1975, no fewer than 20 schools called Boston’s West End home. Following urban renewal, the last school in the community—the Peter Faneuil School—closed, and there has not been another
- [Tide Power in Colonial Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/tide-power-in-colonial-boston/) - Tide Power in Colonial Boston You are here: Home Exhibit Tide Power in Colonial Boston Charlestown Tide Mill (The West End Museum Archives) To fuel mills for producing flour, fabric, lumber and even chocolate, innovators in colonial Boston turned to the power of the tides. Tide Power in Colonial Boston—tells the story of the development and
- [Dewey Defeats Truman/The Housing Act of 1949](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/dewey-defeats-truman-the-housing-act-of-1949/) - Dewey Defeats Truman/The Housing Act of 1949 You are here: Home Exhibit Dewey Defeats Truman/The Housing Act… West End Project post-demolition between 1959 and 1964 (Boston City Archives) With the modern-day 24-hour news cycle, it’s hard to believe that we once relied on daily newspapers to deliver word of current events. But so it was
- [Indelebile Italia](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/indelebile-italia/) - Indelebile Italia A photography exhibit by Giselle Valdes You are here: Home Exhibit Indelebile Italia Fowl Feathered Friend (Giselle Valdes) The West End Museum hosted a new photography exhibit in its Members’ Gallery that celebrates the beauty and mystery of Italy. Indelebile Italia is part of the Museum’s annual commemoration of Italian Heritage Month in October. Indelebile
- [In Pursuit of Excellence: The West End House](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/in-pursuit-of-excellence-the-west-end-house/) - In Pursuit of Excellence: The West End House You are here: Home Exhibit In Pursuit of Excellence: The… The West End House Debating Team of 1930-31 (The West End Museum Collection). In Pursuit of Excellence: The West End House in the Main Exhibit Hall featured artifacts, photographs, oral history video and memorabilia representing over 100 years.
- [The Circus: A West End Tradition](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/the-circus-a-west-end-tradition/) - The Circus: A West End Tradition You are here: Home Exhibit The Circus: A West End… Circus Parade photographed from a window on Charles Street c. 1895 (Historic New England) 100 years before the Ringling Brothers Circus opened at the Boston Garden (c1929), an equestrian circus with jugglers, acrobats and clowns performed at the Stewart’s
- [Bulfinch: Boston & Beyond](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/bulfinch-boston-beyond/) - Bulfinch: Boston & Beyond You are here: Home Exhibit Bulfinch: Boston & Beyond Charles Bulfinch by Mather Brown (Harvard Art Museums) Bulfinch: Boston & Beyond, recalls and celebrates how Charles Bulfinch (1763–‐1844) shaped Boston’s enduring style and infrastructure as an architect and as the city’s first urban planner. The show reception took place on July
- [The Elizabeth Peabody House](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/the-elizabeth-peabody-house/) - The Elizabeth Peabody House You are here: Home Exhibit The Elizabeth Peabody House The Elizabeth Peabody House on Charles Street (Boston City Archives) The exhibit surveys the history and prominence of The Elizabeth Peabody House, one of Boston’s first settlement houses. Original schedules and annual reports detailing the institution’s programs will be on display as
- [The Parkman-Webster Murder Case](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/the-parkman-webster-murder-case/) - The Parkman-Webster Murder Case You are here: Home Exhibit The Parkman-Webster Murder Case Harvard Medical School on North Grove Street c. 1878 (Harvard Medical Library Rare Books Collection) The 1849 murder of George Parkman in Boston stands as the most sensational case of its time, and the prosecution of John Webster is often described as
- [Street Names: Lost and Found](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/street-names-lost-and-found/) - Street Names: Lost and Found You are here: Home Exhibit Street Names: Lost and Found A New Plan of ye Great Town of BOSTON in New England in AMERICA with the many Additionall Buildings & New Streets to the Year, 1739 (The Leventhal Collection, Boston Public Library) Street Names: Lost and Found focuses on the changes
- [Saint Joseph’s Church](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/saint-josephs-church/) - 150 Years of Saint Joseph’s Church You are here: Home Exhibit Saint Joseph’s Church St. Joseph's Church just before Christmas in 2021 (S. Belfanti) St. Joseph’s Church displays the history of the West End Project Area’s only surviving Roman Catholic Church, which served generations of West Enders, and continues to serve both displaced and current
- [Streets of the Industrial Era](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/streets-of-the-industrial-era/) - Streets of the Industrial Era You are here: Home Exhibit Streets of the Industrial Era Manuscript plan of the Bulfinch Triangle (Boston Public Library) Streets of the Industrial Era focuses on the history of the streets in and around what is now known as the Bulfinch Triangle Historic District in the West End. The exhibit is
- [The Hotel Manger/Madison](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/the-hotel-manger-madison/) - The 500-room Hotel Manger opened at North Station in August of 1930. Its design was an example of the Moderne style of architecture, developed by Boston native Louis Sullivan. Adjacent to Boston’s North Station and directly connected to the Boston Garden, the Hotel Manger was a prominent and convenient destination for celebrities, show-goers and other travelers.
- [A Neighborhood in Transition: 1961 – 1980](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/a-neighborhood-in-transition-1961-1980/) - In 2014, Boston’s West End neighborhood continued its transition into a dynamic residential and corporate address. In some ways, the changing neighborhood is a reminder of the incredible transformation that occurred more than half a century ago as residents of the old West End relocated amid the slum clearance project that gave rise to a modern urban landscape.
- [Samuel Walusimbi: Immigrant Hostel](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/samuel-walusimbi-immigrant-hostel/) - Immigrant Hostel focuses on Samuel Walusimbi’s architectural work and studies, specifically the architecture of Boston’s Old West End. Mr. Walusimbi’s work demonstrates the strongly bonded relationship between a city’s architecture and its memories.
- [Ward Boss Martin Lomasney](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/ward-boss-martin-lomasney/) - Ward Boss Lomasney, commemorates the legendary status of Martin Lomasney, the undisputed boss of Boston’s Ward 8 (later Ward 5, then Ward 3 under redistricting) from about 1885 until his death in 1933. Reproductions of W. Norman Ritchie’s political cartoons from the Boston Post and others from the Boston Globe are display together with graphic panels featuring related articles and Lomasney’s most renowned quotes, including “Don’t write when you can talk. Don’t talk when you can nod your head.”
- [25 Years of “The West Ender”](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/25-years-of-the-west-ender/) - 25 Years of “The West Ender” You are here: Home Exhibit 25 Years of “The West… Since 1985, “The West Ender” has been the voice of a lost neighborhood. The paper became a catharsis; a way for people, who had no other medium to express themselves about their one time beloved neighborhood. They could share
- [Ropewalks of the West End and Beyond](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibits/ropewalks-of-the-west-end-and-beyond/) - From the mid-17th century to the end of the 19th century, the rope-making industry thrived in Boston. Ropewalks—long, narrow plots with covered walks and sheds that housed rope-making facilities—dotted the landscape of West Boston and supplied rope primarily for seafaring vessels. One of the city’s earliest ropewalks lay less than 100 yards from today’s West End Museum.

## News

- [The Sound of Silents](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-sound-of-silents/) - From the banning of plays by the Massachusetts General Court in 1750 to the opening of the city’s first theater in 1792 to the rise and fall of Scollay Square as a hub of refined and then not-so-refined center of entertainment, Boston has had a long and tumultuous relationship with theater.
- [Faded West End ghost sign revived, revealing a piece of Boston history](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/faded-west-end-ghost-sign-revived-revealing-a-piece-of-boston-history/) - A faded advertisement hidden in Boston’s West End has been brought back to life, reconnecting the neighborhood with a piece of its industrial past.
- [The best things to do in and around Boston this weekend- June 25, 2026](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-best-things-to-do-in-and-around-boston-this-weekend-june-25-2026/) - QUEER HISTORY WEST END PRIDE PARTY In celebration of its new queer history exhibit, the West End Museum hosts a Pride-themed party at Dorchester Brewing Company
- [‘She Was There’: Boston Lyric Opera centers voices of revolutionary Black women](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/she-was-there-boston-lyric-opera-centers-voices-of-revolutionary-black-women/) - Boston Lyric Opera has been honoring the MA250 anniversary with performances that explore the untold voices of the American Revolution.
- [Can’t do a European vacation? Visit these 10 European-inspired U.S. cities.](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/cant-do-a-european-vacation-visit-these-10-european-inspired-u-s-cities/) - The West End Museum explores the area’s dynamic history, as well. Northern Italians established Sacred Heart Church in 1889 as the city’s second Italian Catholic parish.
- [Free June events: Pride Month, Father’s Day, and more](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/free-june-events-pride-month-fathers-day-and-more/) - In honor of Pride Month, the West End Museum will hold a special exhibit dedicated to sharing the stories of local queer artists, activists, authors, and more.
- [Sen. Edwards Votes in Favor of $64 billion FY27 Budget, Securing Funding for the Third Suffolk District and Key Policy Wins Across the Commonwealth](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/sen-edwards-votes-in-favor-of-64-billion-fy27-budget-securing-funding-for-the-third-suffolk-district-and-key-policy-wins-across-the-commonwealth/) - Additionally, the West End Museum will receive $50,000 to support its programs, operations, and community educational initiatives...
- [Restoration of old ‘ghost signs’ shows off Boston's fading West End history](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/restoration-of-old-ghost-signs-shows-off-bostons-fading-west-end-history/) - When Brian Egdahl moved to Boston’s West End a few years ago three faded signs on the brick building next door caught his eye.
- [Brothers restore historic Boston ‘ghost sign’ on West End building: ‘This is gonna go away if we don’t do anything’](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/brothers-restore-historic-boston-ghost-sign-on-west-end-building-this-is-gonna-go-away-if-we-dont-do-anything/) - Ghost signs — faded, hand-painted advertisements from years past — can be spotted on the exteriors of brick buildings all over Boston.
- [Boston-area World Cup watch parties — where to see the games with other fans](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/boston-area-world-cup-watch-parties-where-to-see-the-games-with-other-fans/) - The 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost here, and while many people are traveling to Massachusetts to see the matches live from the stadium in Foxborough, the majority will be living the excitement from home on their televisions.
- [Faded "ghost signs" of Boston's past now being restored on West End buildings](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/faded-ghost-signs-of-bostons-past-now-being-restored-on-west-end-buildings/) - While skyscrapers define much of Boston's skyline, a closer look reveals remnants of the city's industrial past, including faded advertisements painted on brick buildings.
- [West End Museum hosts program to honor local artist Hyman Bloom](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-hosts-program-to-honor-local-artist-hyman-bloom/) - Presented on May 10, at 3 p.m. at the Hub50 Community Room at North Station, the program, entitled ‘The Body Revealed, the Spirit Unbound,’ ...
- [‘Masshole’ is everywhere, but who started it?](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/masshole-is-everywhere-but-who-started-it/) - Three decades later, I was looking for a place to pull my car over so I could look at the text. Which, intriguingly, contained a link to a Chronicle segment about a Big Dig exhibit at the West End Museum.
- [Weekend To Do List: Swan Boats return; Lexington colonial feast; West End cleanup](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/weekend-to-do-list-swan-boats-return-lexington-colonial-feast-west-end-cleanup/) - WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts has some suggestions for activities in Boston and Lexington this Patriots Day weekend.
- [Boston's Big Dig history highlighted in new exhibit with one-of-a-kind artifacts](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/bostons-big-dig-history-highlighted-in-new-exhibit-with-one-of-a-kind-artifacts/) - Boston's Big Dig Project is famously known as one of the nation's most expensive and most expansive highway projects. Now, the historic infrastructure is getting a fresh take in the West End Museum in a new exhibit co-curated by a former spokesperson for the project.
- [How women are working to weave stories of Boston’s female trailblazers into everyday storytelling](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/how-women-are-working-to-weave-stories-of-bostons-female-trailblazers-into-everyday-storytelling/) - Boston is a city rich in history, from the Revolution to the site of the first public school and park. There are so many stories to tell—but did you know the history of influential women in the city wasn’t memorialized until 20 years ago?
- [Scene at BU: Exploring the West End Museum Archives](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/scene-at-bu-exploring-the-west-end-museum-archives/) - Students in the CAS Engineering Boston class explored the West End Museum archives March 18, with the aim of using documents, photos, magazines, and maps to construct a curriculum about urban renewal in Boston.
- [This Weekend @ BU: March 19 to 22](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/this-weekend-bu-march-19-to-22/) - In honor of Women’s History Month, the West End Museum is hosting a walking tour highlighting the women who shaped the neighborhood’s past.
- [Dine Out Boston Is Back With Two Weeks of Prix-Fixe Feasts](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/dine-out-boston-is-back-with-two-weeks-of-prix-fixe-feasts/) - Dine Out Boston is back on the calendar starting Sunday, Feb. 22, serving up two weeks of prix-fixe lunches and dinners across Greater Boston.
- [‘Big Dig’ exhibit documents urban renewal and destruction in Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/big-dig-exhibit-documents-urban-renewal-and-destruction-in-boston/) - The West End Museum in Boston is opening an exhibition about the Big Dig, Boston’s thorough reconstruction of the city’s main arteries...
- [Want a fancy restaurant dinner for a cheap price in Boston? Dine Out Boston starts soon](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/want-a-fancy-restaurant-dinner-for-a-cheap-price-in-boston-dine-out-boston-starts-soon/) - Boston foodies, get excited. Dine Out Boston is returning to the city for its 26th winter edition later this month.
- [Mark your calendar: Charlie Gargiulo book reading](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/mark-your-calendar-charlie-gargiulo-book-reading/) - Learn how urban renewal affected the Little Canada community in Lowell from a community activist who witnessed it firsthand.
- [Powerhouse brings Winnie the Pooh to Lakes Region, Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/powerhouse-brings-winnie-the-pooh-to-lakes-region-boston/) - Halperin is also the interpretation manager at The West End Museum in Boston, which will host the teens for a performance on Saturday, Feb. 28.
- [This Weekend @ BU November 13 to 16](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/this-weekend-bu-november-13-to-16/) - Take a book and leave a book at this free book-swapping event hosted by the West End Museum.
- [Free November events in Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/free-november-events-in-boston/) - For National Native American Heritage Month, learn about stickball, a traditional Indigenous sport with a long history of diplomacy. Otherwise, check out a series of free performances for the week, be it a concert featuring music from Paul Revere’s time, for both the revolutionaries and the loyalists; Maine-based Palaver Strings’ tango-inspired compositions at the MassArt Art Museum; or alums of the Harvard Bach Society playing time-tested standards.
- [Five things to do around Boston, Nov. 3-9](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/five-things-to-do-around-boston-nov-3-9/) - Try your hand at trivia on Election Night, buy some antique books, and catch Ren Faire.
- [West End Museum Celebrates History of Old Howard Theatre](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-celebrates-history-of-old-howard-theatre/) - Though only a few artifacts (though many memories!) still survive today, you can join the West End Museum on Friday, Oct. 17, at 6:30 p.m. for “The Old Howard Theater: From Virtuoso to Vaudeville and Vice” to honor the indomitable spirit and the audacious legacy of the Old Howard Theatre!
- [Bridge Designer Rosales Delivers Author’s Talk at West End Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/bridge-designer-rosales-delivers-authors-talk-at-west-end-museum/) - With the release of his recently published book, ‘Bridges as Structural Art,’ venerable bridge designer and longtime Beacon Hill resident Miguel Rosales was on hand Wednesday, Aug. 27, for an author’s talk at the West End Museum.
- [Five things to do around Boston, Aug. 25 - Sept. 7](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/five-things-to-do-around-boston-aug-25-sept-7/) - Learn baristas’ tips, do a full-body workout, and watch local drag queens take the stage.
- [She Was a Beloved Nurse — Until Her Poisonings Made Headlines Nationwide](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/she-was-a-beloved-nurse-until-her-poisonings-made-headlines-nationwide/) - Jane Toppan, called "Jolly Jane" by colleagues, was charged in 12 murders and admitted to many more.
- [CLIR Funds 21 Digital Reformatting Projects Through Recordings at Risk](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/clir-funds-21-digital-reformatting-projects-through-recordings-at-risk/) - CLIR Funds 21 Digital Reformatting Projects Through Recordings at Risk | The West End Museum granted funds for Digitizing the West End Video Newsletter | You are here: Home News CLIR Funds 21 Digital Reformatting… The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) has awarded $814,332 in grants to digitize rare and unique audio and
- [Visit a Mass. cultural institution for FREE each day in August](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/visit-a-mass-cultural-institution-for-free-each-day-in-august/) - Now in its 16th year, the annual August Adventures program, run by Highland Street Foundation, is ready to “provide enriching opportunities for individuals, children and families across the Commonwealth.”
- [Opinion: Beacon Hill faces the fiscal reckoning of that ‘big beautiful bill’](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/opinion-beacon-hill-faces-the-fiscal-reckoning-of-that-big-beautiful-bill/) - Governor Healey is right to seek more budget-cutting powers should a crisis hit.
- [August Adventures Invite Public to Explore Arts, Culture in Massachusetts](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/august-adventures-invite-public-to-explore-arts-culture-in-massachusetts/) - The Highland Street Foundation has announced that August Adventures are back for another year. With 31 days of 31 free events, there's something for everyone to explore in the Boston, Cape Cod, Fall River, New Bedford, and Worcester communities. ... August 1: The West End Museum
- [Once again, the state seeks to redevelop a massive complex in the old West End — this time, into housing](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/once-again-the-state-seeks-to-redevelop-a-massive-complex-in-the-old-west-end-this-time-into-housing/) - Once again, the state seeks to redevelop a massive complex in the old West End — this time, into housing Boston Globe You are here: Home News Once again, the state seeks… … At the June 4 community meeting, held in the West End Museum, with faded photos and artifacts from the old neighborhood hanging
- [Potential Redevelopment of Lindemann and Hurley Buildings Discussed at Public Meeting](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/potential-redevelopment-of-lindemann-and-hurley-buildings-discussed-at-public-meeting/) - Potential Redevelopment of Lindemann and Hurley Buildings Discussed at Public Meeting You are here: Home News Potential Redevelopment of Lindemann and… … Furthermore, WECA requests that some space in the redeveloped property be designated for use by the West End Museum. “Including Museum space in the complex would not only acknowledge the neighborhood’s extensive historic
- [Museums Cautiously Optimistic as Some Federal Grants Reinstated](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/museums-cautiously-optimistic-as-some-federal-grants-reinstated/) - Museums Cautiously Optimistic as Some Federal Grants Reinstated You are here: Home News Museums Cautiously Optimistic as Some… … Executive Director Sebastian A. Belfanti told Hyperallergic that about a third of the two-year $75,000 award from IMLS had been disbursed by the time he learned of its cancellation last month. While organizations are relieved to
- [Trees of Thoreau Path Art Competition](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/trees-of-thoreau-path-art-competition/) - An art competition and show celebrating the trees of the West End.
- [Beacon Hill Museums Face Loss of Federal $s](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/beacon-hill-museums-face-loss-of-federal-s/) - Beacon Hill Museums Face Loss of Federal $s Boston Guardian You are here: Home News Beacon Hill Museums Face Loss… … A three-year, $500,000 IMLS grant to the Boston Museum of African American History (MAAH) has been cut two years short, amounting to an expected loss of $340,000. In its first year, the grant was
- [National Park Service scrubs Boston LGBTQ+ history in quiet purge of website](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/national-park-service-scrubs-boston-lgbtq-history-in-quiet-purge-of-website/) - National Park Service scrubs Boston LGBTQ+ history in quiet purge of website Boston Globe You are here: Home News National Park Service scrubs Boston… … Sebastian Belfanti, executive director of The West End Museum, isn’t directly tied to the NPS Boston changes. But he knows the precedent its actions might set for his work, which focuses
- [Mass. Museum of African American History among institutions to lose federal funding, officials say](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/mass-museum-of-african-american-history-among-institutions-to-lose-federal-funding-officials-say/) - Mass. Museum of African American History among institutions to lose federal funding, officials say Boston Globe You are here: Home News Mass. Museum of African American… The state’s leading Black history museum has learned it will lose nearly half a million dollars in federal funding after the Trump administration said it would dismantle the federal
- [Organizations Lose Pivotal Grants as DOGE Takes Axe to Humanities Agency](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/organizations-lose-pivotal-grants-as-doge-takes-axe-to-humanities-agency/) - Organizations Lose Pivotal Grants as DOGE Takes Axe to Humanities Agency Hyperallergic You are here: Home News Organizations Lose Pivotal Grants as… … The West End Museum in Boston was informed yesterday of the termination of its $25,000 NEH grant, announced in January, to pursue explore LGBTQ+ presence and activism in the historic neighborhood. The museum’s origins
- [Trump executive order shakes cultural organizations: ‘There’s a lot that we just don’t know’](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/trump-executive-order-shakes-cultural-organizations-theres-a-lot-that-we-just-dont-know/) - Trump executive order shakes cultural organizations: ‘There’s a lot that we just don’t know’ Boston Globe You are here: Home News Trump executive order shakes cultural… … Any potential loss of funding would be particularly hard for smaller organizations, some of which rely on IMLS grants to finance staff positions or implement growth-related programs. Boston’s
- [West End Community Clean-Up](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-community-clean-up/) - West End Community Clean-Up - April 26th at Thoreau Path Arboretum.
- [West End Museum Faces Uncertainty amid New Administration’s Directives](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-faces-uncertainty-amid-new-administrations-directives/) - West End Museum Faces Uncertainty amid New Administration’s Directives The Boston Sun You are here: Home News West End Museum Faces Uncertainty… Like museums and other institutions across the nation that depend on federal funding, The West End Museum now finds itself in a challenging position with the uncertainty surrounding the flurry of Executive Orders
- [Opening reception for The West End Museum’s new exhibit ‘An Illusion of Freedom’ Set for Feb. 27](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/opening-reception-for-the-west-end-museums-new-exhibit-an-illusion-of-freedom-set-for-feb-27/) - Opening reception for The West End Museum’s new exhibit ‘An Illusion of Freedom’ Set for Feb. 27 Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News Opening reception for The West… In 1641, Massachusetts became the first of England’s colonies in North America to legalize slavery. After Massachusetts abolished slavery in 1783, Boston became known as
- [‘A huge shock to the system’: Mass. arts and culture leaders react to Trump order to pause federal funding](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/a-huge-shock-to-the-system-mass-arts-and-culture-leaders-react-to-trump-order-to-pause-federal-funding/) - ‘A huge shock to the system’: Mass. arts and culture leaders react to Trump order to pause federal funding Boston Globe You are here: Home News ‘A huge shock to the… Two weeks ago, Sebastian Belfanti was ecstatic. The West End Museum, where Belfanti is executive director, had been selected to receive a federal grant from
- [Take a look at the first skyscraper proposed in downtown Boston since the pandemic](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/take-a-look-at-the-first-skyscraper-proposed-in-downtown-boston-since-the-pandemic/) - Newton-based The RMR Group has proposed a 447-foot hotel and residential tower at the corner of Causeway and North Washington streets Boston Globe You are here: Home News Take a look at the… Boston needs to build more housing. It also wants to preserve the sort of buildings that make it feel like Boston. And
- [2024 on the Hill in Review](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/2024-on-the-hill-in-review/) - 2024 on the Hill in Review Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News 2024 on the Hill in… 2024 was memorable year on and around Beacon Hill for a variety of reasons. Regarding preservation, it was a milestone year for the Beacon Hill Historic District. With the passage of a new law on July
- [A New Spot on the Fashion Map: The Fierce Styles Menswear Fashion Show](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/a-new-spot-on-the-fashion-map-the-fierce-styles-menswear-fashion-show/) - A New Spot on the Fashion Map: The Fierce Styles Menswear Fashion Show The Harvard Crimson You are here: Home News A New Spot on the… In the West End Museum in Boston, on a rainy Sunday afternoon, Boston’s most fashionable crowd flocked to see Fierce Styles Menswear Fashion show — Boston’s first all-menswear show,
- [West End Museum to Sponsor Honoree Night and Silent Auction](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-to-sponsor-honoree-night-and-silent-auction/) - West End Museum to Sponsor Honoree Night and Silent Auction Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News West End Museum to Sponsor… The West End Museum, located at 150 Staniford St., Suite 7 (along Lomasney Way), will sponsor its annual Honoree Night and Silent Auction on Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m.
- [A look at immigration through the lens of music at the West End Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/a-look-at-immigration-through-the-lens-of-music-at-the-west-end-museum/) - A look at immigration through the lens of music at the West End Museum Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News A look at immigration through… Immigration has played a long and significant role throughout Boston’s long and storied history, and along each step of the way has continued to enrich and inspire the
- [Beatles Tribute Concert comes to the West End Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/beatles-tribute-concert-comes-to-the-west-end-museum-2/) - Beatles Tribute Concert comes to the West End Museum The Boston Sun You are here: Home News Beatles Tribute Concert comes to… During the British Invasion of the American Revolution, General Gage’s forces occupied Boston to enforce colonial policies and suppress dissent. The tensions culminated in the Siege of Boston, where American colonists, under General
- [For $50,000, Harvard buys a Green Book, a Jim Crow-era travel guide that lists local businesses safe for Black motorists](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/for-50000-harvard-buys-a-green-book-a-jim-crow-era-travel-guide-that-lists-local-businesses-safe-for-black-motorists/) - For $50,000, Harvard buys a Green Book, a Jim Crow-era travel guide that lists local businesses safe for Black motorists Boston Globe You are here: Home News For $50,000, Harvard buys a… Near the mid-20th century, tucked away in the glove compartments of Black American travelers, lived a pocket-sized, green-tinged book. “Carry your Green Book
- [Beatles Tribute Concert Comes to the West End Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/beatles-tribute-concert-comes-to-the-west-end-museum/) - Beatles Tribute Concert Comes to the West End Museum Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News Beatles Tribute Concert Comes to… During the British Invasion of the American Revolution, General Gage’s forces occupied Boston to enforce colonial policies and suppress dissent. The tensions culminated in the Siege of Boston, where American colonists, under General
- [Boston’s nightlife jolted in $300K grant awarded to ‘Wake Up the Night’](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/bostons-nightlife-jolted-in-300k-grant-awarded-to-wake-up-the-night/) - Boston’s nightlife jolted in $300K grant awarded to ‘Wake Up the Night’ Mass Live You are here: Home News Boston’s nightlife jolted in $300K… It’s been Laura Charles’ dream to host a haunted circus for Halloween in her multi-use Roslindale venue since opening in 2022. “There’ll be multiple circus performers – aerialist, like, or silk
- [MGH Celebrates West End Neighborhood](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/mgh-celebrates-west-end-neighborhood/) - MGH Celebrates West End Neighborhood Massachusetts General Hospital You are here: Home News MGH Celebrates West End Neighborhood MGH neighbor and West End staple, The West End Museum, is once again open to the public this summer after being closed for more than two years because of a burst pipe. The newly renovated and reimagined space
- [Boston's Nightlife Czar Announces-grants Events](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/bostons-nightlife-czar-announces-grants-events/) - Boston's Nightlife Czar Announces-grants Events The Business Journals You are here: Home News Boston’s Nightlife Czar Announces-grants Events The inaugural Wake Up the Night Grant awards recipients up to $10,000 to support nighttime activations. The funding will support 50 events, free and open to the public, from now until the end of the year. …
- [Nimoy's Son Speaks at West End Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/nimoys-son-speaks-at-west-end-museum/) - Nimoy's Son Speaks at West End Museum The Boston Sun You are here: Home News Nimoy’s Son Speaks at West… Adam Nimoy, the son of the late West End native Leonard Nimoy, who iconically portrayed Mr. Spock in the original 1960s ‘Star Trek’ TV series, was on hand for an Author Talk on Sunday, June
- [Adam Nimoy shares journey in ‘The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father’](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/adam-nimoy-shares-journey-in-the-most-human-reconciling-with-my-father/) - Adam Nimoy shares journey in ‘The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father’ Boston Herald You are here: Home News Adam Nimoy shares journey in… Growing up with Spock as a father, Adam Nimoy discovered early, was not easy. At 67, Nimoy’s new memoir, “The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy” (Chicago Review Press), examines the
- [Author readings around Boston through July 6](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/author-readings-around-boston-through-july-6/) - Author readings around Boston through July 6 Boston Globe You are here: Home News Author readings around Boston through… All author appearances are in person and free unless otherwise noted. SUNDAY, JUNE 30 Tim Button (”Are You Giggly?”) will read at 11 a.m. at Hummingbird Books. Adam Nimoy (”The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father,
- [Reimagined West End Museum Reopens to Public](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/reimagined-west-end-museum-reopens-to-public/) - Reimagined West End Museum Reopens to Public Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News Reimagined West End Museum Reopens… A thoroughly reimagined West End Museum welcomed the public back for the first time in more than two years on Thursday, May 24. “We’re so proud to have it open, and to be able to
- [Speakeasies, bootleggers, and jazz at the West End Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/speakeasies-bootleggers-and-jazz-at-the-west-end-museum/) - Speakeasies, bootleggers, and jazz at the West End Museum Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News Speakeasies, bootleggers, and jazz at… Back in the days of Prohibition, there were speakeasies all over Boston…including Beacon Hill and the West End. Emily Sweeney, Boston Globe journalist and author of several nonfiction books, including ‘Boston Organized Crime’ and ‘Gangland Boston,’ notes that
- [West End Museum Announces Summer Art Competition](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-announces-summer-art-competition/) - West End Museum Announces Summer Art Competition Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News West End Museum Announces Summer… Join the West End Museum for its inaugural Summer Art Competition, a celebration of creativity inspired by the vibrant West End neighborhood. Artists of all ages and backgrounds are invited to participate by submitting their
- [Newly Renovated West End Museum To Reopen May 23](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/newly-renovated-west-end-museum-to-reopen-may-23/) - Newly Renovated West End Museum To Reopen May 23 Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News Newly Renovated West End Museum… After being closed to the public for more than two years following a substantial flood, a newly renovated and reimagined West End Museum will formally reopen on Thursday, May 23. “It’s totally different
- [The West End Museum reopens after two-year closure because of flooding](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-museum-reopens-after-two-year-closure-because-of-flooding/) - The museum, which celebrates and honors the history of the West End, returns with a newly renovated space and a new exhibition.
- [Summer Art Competition](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/summer-art-competition/) - Join us for the West End Museum's inaugural Summer Art Competition. The deadline is September 7.
- [The West End Museum is Reopening](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-museum-is-reopening/) - On May 23rd, 2024, The West End Museum will formally reopen to the public.
- [New Life, New Vision for The West End’s Historic Vilna Shul](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-life-new-vision-for-the-west-ends-historic-vilna-shul/) - New Life, New Vision for The West End’s Historic Vilna Shul By Leigh Blander You are here: Home News New Life, New Vision for… Stepping into the old Vilna Shul on Beacon Hill is like stepping back in time. You’re transported to the turn of the 20th century when new immigrants, especially Jews from Eastern
- [West End Museum’s Trivia Nights Offer Neighbors Fun – and Educational – Night Out](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museums-trivia-nights-offer-neighbors-fun-and-educational-night-out/) - West End Museum’s Trivia Nights Offer Neighbors Fun – and Educational – Night Out Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News West End Museum’s Trivia Nights… The West End Museum’s ongoing Trivia Nights have become a popular destination for neighbors looking for a fun night out that also offers them an informal education in
- [Echoes of the Past: A Musical Journey Through the West End’s Rise, Destruction, and Rebirth](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/echoes-of-the-past-a-musical-journey-through-the-west-ends-rise-destruction-and-rebirth/) - Join the West End Museum for an artistically moving experience as they project photographic images from the Museum’s Edgell and Frani Collections alongside a live performance of two of classical music’s most emotive string quartets.
- [Here’s how to spend the perfect day in the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/heres-how-to-spend-the-perfect-day-in-the-west-end/) - Sebastian Belfanti, executive director of the West End Museum, takes us through his perfect day in Boston’s West End neighborhood.
- [West End Museum highlights neighborhood’s Black history](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-highlights-neighborhoods-black-history/) - Long before the city’s West End became synonymous with destruction and displacement because of urban renewal efforts in the 1950s, the neighborhood was an epicenter of Black life in Boston and home to the country’s oldest standing Black church and the oldest public school for Black children.
- [The West End Museum Presents: Destruction and Rebirth: Barber and Beethoven at the West End Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-museum-presents-destruction-and-rebirth-barber-and-beethoven-at-the-west-end-museum/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boston, MA – The West End Museum, in collaboration with Crescendo Productions, presents an unforgettable musical experience.
- [The West End Museum Presents: West End Women: A Walk Through History](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-museum-presents-west-en-women-a-walk-through-history/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boston, MA – Intellectuals, abolitionists, suffragists, artists, authors, and athletes – the women of Boston’s West End played an important role in shaping the history of their neighborhood, Boston, and the world.
- [The West End Museum Presents: The West End: 400 Years of Urban Development](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-museum-presents-the-west-end-400-years-of-urban-development/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Over the course of four centuries, a chain of development efforts in Boston's West End dramatically altered its physical environment and the lives of the people within its borders.
- [Neighborhood Roundup](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/neighborhood-roundup-10/) - Join the West End Museum for an author talk with Dan Dain as he walks us through his new book, “A History of Boston” on Thursday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. at The Hub on Causeway Community Room at 52 Causeway St.
- [West End Museum Hosts West End Heritage Honoree Night](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-hosts-west-end-heritage-honoree-night/) - The West End Museum (WEM) celebrated Richie Harnett, Cathleen Griffin, and the late Claudia and Stephen Edgell for their significant impact in the community during West End Heritage Honoree Night on December 8.
- [Winter Newsletter 2024](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/winter-newsletter-2024/) - A Message from the Executive Director Hello Friends of the WEM – Thank you so much for continuing to be engaged with the Museum this year. Despite being closed, this has been a very good year for the Museum, very much because of the support of people like you, who read Weeklies, attended events, and donated to ensure that the West End's story can continue to be told.
- [Neighborhood Roundup](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/neighborhood-roundup-9/) - Upcoming Events Sponsored by West End Museum.
- [Mission Accomplished: The Performing Arts at Museums and Cultural Sites](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/mission-accomplished-the-performing-arts-at-museums-and-cultural-sites/) - What do Claude Debussy, Abraham Lincoln, and Oscar Wilde have in common? They are engaging visitors at museums and cultural sites across New England—and you might be surprised to know that these iconic historic figures are doing it right on mission.
- [The West End Museum Presents: African American History in the West End: Resistance & Redlining](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-museum-presents-african-american-history-in-the-west-end-resistance-redlining/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 2023 Boston, MA – Join the West End Museum and the Afrimerican Academy on February 17th for a walking tour and lecture on African American history in the West End neighborhood.
- [Not just Puritans: Explore 5 aspects of Mass. history](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/not-just-puritans-explore-5-aspects-of-mass-history/) - But our region's important history doesn't end with the Revolutionary War. Here are several stories that deserve your attention, and 11 cool spots to catch this rich history in real life.
- [Lecture at Atheneum Explores Evolution of West End Over Past Nearly 400 Years](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/lecture-at-atheneum-explores-evolution-of-west-end-over-past-nearly-400-years/) - For his sold-out lecture on Friday, Dec. 1, at the Boston Athenaeum, Bob Potenza, the curatorial manager for the West End Museum, will discuss how that neighborhood has changed and evolved over the course of the last nearly 400 years.
- [Neighborhood Roundup](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/neighborhood-roundup-8/) - The West End Museum’s Honoree Night Set for Dec. 8 The West End Museum will be holding its 2023 Honoree Night on Friday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m.at The Hub on Causeway Community Room at 52 Causeway Street (located along the alleyway next to Hub50House, across from the Tip O’Neill Building).
- [The West End Museum Presents: Unveiling the MGH Archives](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-museum-presents-unveiling-the-mgh-archives/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2023 Boston, MA – Join us on February 7th for a look into the MGH archives with Lucy Ross, Archivist of the Massachusetts General Hospital.
- [Neighborhood Roundup](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/neighborhood-roundup-7/) - Upcoming Events Sponsored by the West End Museum The West End Museum joins the Jewish Book Council, and the Boston Public Library for a children’s book reading of “The Boston Choco­late Party.”
- [The West End Museum Presents: Boston Trivia Night](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-museum-presents-boston-trivia-night-2/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2023 Boston, MA – Join us on January 31st for a night of brain-teasing questions and friendly competition! Put your Boston history knowledge to the test at our second trivia night, held at Causeway Restaurant and Bar.
- [The West End Museum Presents: A History of Boston With Daniel Dain](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-museum-presents-a-history-of-boston-with-daniel-dain/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2023 Boston, MA – Join The West End Museum for an author talk with Dan Dain as he walks us through his new book, A History of Boston.
- [The West End Museum Presents: Jewish Book Month Story Time: The Boston Chocolate Party](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-museum-presents-jewish-book-month-story-time-the-boston-chocolate-party/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2023 Boston, MA – Join the Jewish Book Council, the West End Museum, and the Boston Public Library for a children's book reading of The Boston Choco­late Party.
- [Neighborhood Roundup](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/neighborhood-roundup-6/) - Upcoming Events Sponsored by the West End Museum The West End Museum will sponsor Boston Trivia Night on Monday, Nov. 6, at 6:30 p.m. at Causeway Boston restaurant at 65 Causeway St.
- [7 Off-the-Beaten-Path Group Activities in Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/7-off-the-beaten-path-group-activities-in-boston/) - 7 Off-the-Beaten-Path Group Activities in Boston Thrillist You are here: Home News 7 Off-the-Beaten-Path Group Activities in… Fenway Park. Clam Chowder. The Museum of Fine Arts. We’re going to guess you and your travel buddies have already penciled those three items into just about any kind of Boston itinerary. But there’s a lot more to
- [The West End Museum Announces its 2023 Honorees](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-museum-announces-its-2023-honorees/) - Every year, The West End Museum honors a few people who have made meaningful and lasting contributions to the neighborhood and the city of Boston. At this year’s West End Heritage Honoree Night, to be held on December 8th, we celebrate four individuals who have had a significant impact on the West End community: Richie Hartnett, Claudia and Stephen Edgell, and Cathleen Griffin.
- [West End Museum Adds Second Halloween-Themed Tour on Oct. 25](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-adds-second-halloween-themed-tour-on-oct-25/) - After the first event on Oct. 26 sold out, the West End Museum has added another “Murders & Mysteries: The West End’s Haunted History” – a Halloween-themed tour of the neighborhood that unearths its hidden mysteries and haunted tales – on Wednesday, Oct. 25.
- [The West End Museum Presents: Boston Trivia Night](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-museum-presents-boston-trivia-night/) - The West End Museum Presents: Boston Trivia Night FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2023 Boston, MA – Join us on November 6th for a night of brain-teasing questions and friendly competition! Put your Boston history knowledge to the test at our first trivia night, held at Causeway Restaurant and Bar.
- [The West End Museum Presents: Murders & Mysteries: The West End’s Haunted History](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-museum-presents-murders-mysteries-the-west-ends-haunted-history/) - The West End Museum Presents: Murders & Mysteries: The West End’s Haunted History FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 7, 2023 Boston, MA – Get ready to embark on a spine-tingling adventure through the spooky past of Boston’s West End. Join us on October 25th and 26th for a chilling tour, led by museum staff, as we unveil the hidden mysteries and haunted tales of this historic neighborhood.
- [West End Museum Undergoing Renovations From Flood Damage](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-undergoing-renovations-from-flood-damage/) - After succumbing to a flood in early 2022, the West End Museum is now undergoing renovations, with its main gallery expected to reopen next March 15.
- [Neighborhood Roundup](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/neighborhood-roundup-5/) - The West End Civic Association (WECA) will hold its next meeting in person on Thursday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. in the Community Room at Amy Lowell Apartments at 65 Martha Road.
- [The New West End Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-new-west-end-museum/) - The New West End Museum By Sebastian Belfanti You are here: Home News The New West End Museum We are finally ready to share our plans for the brand new WEM! The rebuilt Museum is built to accommodate all our activities, and to guide the next generation of visitors, along with returning guests, through the
- [Neighborhood Roundup](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/neighborhood-roundup-4/) - The West End Museum presents “Treasures from the West End Museum Archives” on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 6 to 7 p.m. at The Hub on Causeway Community Room at 52 Causeway St.
- [Neighborhood Roundup](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/neighborhood-roundup-3/) - The West End Museum presents an unforgettable theatrical experience when members of the New England Film Orchestra combine the magic of film with the power of music as they perform live music in-sync to two films highlighting the lives of Abraham Lincoln and John Wilkes Booth.
- [Neighborhood Roundup](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/neighborhood-roundup-2/) - The West End Civic Association (WECA) will hold its next meeting in person on Thursday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. in the Community Room at Amy Lowell Apartments at 65 Martha Road.
- [The West End Museum Presents: Treasures from the West End Museum Archives](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-museum-presents-treasures-from-the-west-end-museum-archives/) - The West End Museum Presents: Treasures from the West End Museum Archives You are here: Home News The West End Museum Presents:… FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 30, 2023 Boston, MA – Step into the past and experience history interactively at the West End Museum’s exclusive event: Treasures from the West End Museum Archives. Join us
- [The West End Museum Presents: Murder, Mystery and the Molasses Flood](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-museum-presents-murder-mystery-and-the-molasses-flood/) - The West End Museum Presents: Murder, Mystery and the Molasses Flood An Evening with Boston Author Frances McNamara You are here: Home News The West End Museum Presents:… FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2023 Boston, MA – In 1919, a giant molasses tank erupted and spilled two million gallons of the sticky, gooey substance throughout the
- [Public Gets First Look at Design Concepts for Proposed ‘West End Green Corridor’](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/public-gets-first-look-at-design-concepts-for-proposed-west-end-green-corridor/) - The public got its first look at a project that envisions the creation of a “West End Green Corridor,” which would connect the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway with the Charles River Esplanade, during a presentation on Friday, May 12, in the Hub House community room adjoining North Station.
- [Another Renewal Project Moves Forward in West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/another-renewal-project-moves-forward-in-west-end/) - Another Renewal Project Moves Forward in West End Banker and Tradesman You are here: Home News Another Renewal Project Moves Forward… A 2022 water leak that forced the shutdown of the West End Museum provided the impetus for a redesign adding interactive exhibits and more space for community events. “We really wanted to make the
- [Neighborhood Roundup](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/neighborhood-roundup/) - West End Museum Welcomes Author Frances McNamara Tonight, April 20. In 1919, a giant molasses tank erupted and spilled two million gallons of the sticky, gooey substance throughout the North End and parts of the West End, killing 21 people.
- [Michael Maler Begins New Chapter With Launch of His Crescendo Productions](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/michael-maler-begins-new-chapter-with-launch-of-his-crescendo-productions/) - Michael Maler Begins New Chapter With Launch of His Crescendo Productions Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News Michael Maler Begins New Chapter… For Michael Maler, the latest chapter started during the pandemic, specifically with the shuttering of Boston’s theaters, concert halls, and other performing arts venues. But as so often is the case
- [West End Museum Gets Sustaining Grant from Mass General Hospital](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-gets-sustaining-grant-from-mass-general-hospital/) - West End Museum Gets Sustaining Grant from Mass General Hospital Digital Journal You are here: Home News West End Museum Gets Sustaining… The West End Museum is Boston’s only neighborhood museum, dedicated to the collection, preservation and interpretation of the history and culture of the West End of Boston, a largely immigrant neighborhood displaced or
- [Emily Sweeney Discusses Her Book ‘Gangland Boston’ at West End Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/emily-sweeney-discusses-her-book-gangland-boston-at-west-end-museum/) - Emily Sweeney Discusses Her Book ‘Gangland Boston’ at West End Museum Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News Emily Sweeney Discusses Her Book… Boston Globe reporter, Emily Sweeney, discussed her book, “Gangland Boston: A Tour Through the Deadly Streets of Organized Crime,” on March 23, at The HUB50 Community Room, Boston. The Dorchester resident
- [Mass. General Hospital grant enables West End Museum to hire its first salaried executive director](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/mass-general-hospital-grant-enables-west-end-museum-to-hire-its-first-salaried-executive-director/) - Sebastian Belfanti went to school to study rocks, but ended up digging into something quite different: the urban renewal that destroyed the West End.
- [The West End Museum Announces its 2022 Honorees](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-museum-announces-its-2022-honorees/) - Every year The West End Museum honors a few people who have made meaningful and lasting contributions to the neighborhood and the city of Boston. At this year’s annual Heritage Celebration, being held on Friday March 15, we posthumously celebrate three people, each of whom had an enormous impact. They are Dr. Ronald Tompkins, Thomas Maguire and Charles Bulfinch.
- [February 2023 Newsletter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/february-2023-newsletter/) - In This Issue: Message from Director Sebastian Belfanti, West End Heritage Nominees, Archives Spotlight: Old West End House Jackets' The WEM/WECA Connection
- [WEM Executive Director Sebastian Belfanti Named WECA President](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/wem-executive-director-sebastian-belfanti-named-weca-president/) - West End Museum Executive Director Sebastian Belfanti is now also the president of WECA, the West End Civic Association. We spoke to Belfanti about his newest role and how WECA and the Museum can work together.
- [Spotlight from the WEM Archives](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/spotlight-from-the-wem-archives/) - This set of varsity jackets, worn by members of the recently demolished West End House, dates back to the 1950s, according to WEM Archivist and Curator Bob Potenza.
- [Bullets Over Boston: A Journey Through the City’s Underworld](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/bullets-over-boston-a-journey-through-the-citys-underworld/) - Bullets Over Boston: A Journey Through the City’s Underworld Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News Bullets Over Boston: A Journey… Gangsters have played a shady role in shaping Boston’s history as Boston Globe reporter Emily Sweeney will explore during an event sponsored by West End Museum on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 6:30 p.m.
- [Meet the New Board Members: Andy Matteis & Amanda Valenta](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/meet-the-new-board-members-andy-matteis-amanda-valenta/) - Meet the New Board Members: Andy Matteis & Amanda Valenta By Hayley Domin You are here: Home News Meet the New Board Members:… Andy Matteis Amanda Valenta Even under mandatory closure, the work of the Museum never stopped, including assembling its current Board of Directors. This year, two new members joined the ranks: Andy Matteis
- [Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/beacon-hill-civic-association-community-corner/) - Dress to impress and join us for an elegant evening of celebrating, dancing, and drinks at The Newbury Boston on February 11th. All proceeds from the 50th Annual Winter Soirée will help fund the BHCA and support our efforts in community building, civic engagement, and historic preservation – the results of which are showcased every day throughout the neighborhood.
- [BPDA delivers more than $11 million in mitigation funding to local organizations resulting from new MGH Clinical Building project](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/bpda-delivers-more-than-11-million-in-mitigation-funding-to-local-organizations-resulting-from-new-mgh-clinical-building-project/) - BPDA delivers more than $11 million in mitigation funding to local organizations resulting from new MGH Clinical Building project News Organization You are here: Home News BPDA delivers more than $11… The Boston Planning & Development Agency announced today the delivery of approximately $11 million in funding to the West End Museum, Museum of African
- [BPDA delivers more than $11 million in mitigation funding to local organizations](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/bpda-delivers-more-than-11-million-in-mitigation-funding-to-local-organizations/) - BPDA delivers more than $11 million in mitigation funding to local organizations Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News BPDA delivers more than $11… The Boston Planning & Development Agency announced earlier this month the delivery of approximately $11 million in funding to the West End Museum, Museum of African American History, Boston Preservation
- [A look back at life on the Hill in ’22](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/a-look-back-at-life-on-the-hill-in-22/) - A look back at life on the Hill in ’22 Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News A look back at life… 2022 was a year filled with milestones on Beacon Hill. This year marked the 100th anniversary of the Beacon Hill Civic Association while another neighborhood institution, the Boston Athenaeum, began a new
- [The Nazis of Copley Square: A Talk by Charles Gallagher](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-nazis-of-copley-square-a-talk-by-charles-gallagher-2/) - The Nazis of Copley Square: A Talk by Charles Gallagher Charlestown Patriot-Bridge You are here: Home News The Nazis of Copley Square:… The West End Museum (WEM) welcomed Boston College professor, Charles Gallagher, for a discussion about his book, “Nazis of Copley Square: The Forgotten Story of the Christian Front,” on November 9. In his
- [The Nazis of Copley Square: A Talk by Charles Gallagher](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-nazis-of-copley-square-a-talk-by-charles-gallagher/) - The Nazis of Copley Square: A Talk by Charles Gallagher The Boston Sun You are here: Home News The Nazis of Copley Square:… The West End Museum (WEM) welcomed Boston College professor, Charles Gallagher, for a discussion about his book, “Nazis of Copley Square: The Forgotten Story of the Christian Front,” on November 9. In
- [What I’m Thankful For…  West End Memories](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/what-im-thankful-for-west-end-memories/) - What I’m Thankful For… West End Memories By Leigh Blander You are here: Home News What I’m Thankful For… West… This Thanksgiving weekend, many of us are reflecting on what we’re grateful for. We were curious about the memories for which West Enders give thanks, so we reached out on social media to ask. Below
- [WE Museum Receives BPDA Funding To Support Rehabilitation Efforts](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/we-museum-receives-bpda-funding-to-support-rehabilitation-efforts/) - WE Museum Receives BPDA Funding To Support Rehabilitation Efforts Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News WE Museum Receives BPDA Funding… The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) announced on Monday, Nov. 7, the delivery of $569,118 in funding to The West End Museum, provided by The HYM Investment Group (“HYM”), BXP, and Delaware
- [West End Museum Gets Developers’ Payments for Repairs](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-gets-developers-payments-for-repairs/) - West End Museum Gets Developers’ Payments for Repairs Banker & Tradesman You are here: Home News West End Museum Gets Developers’… Portions of The Hub on Causeway and Bulfinch Crossing developments’ community benefits packages will be put toward ongoing repairs and redesign of the West End Museum. The neighborhood historical museum has been closed since
- [BPDA delivers funding to West End Museum to support rehabilitation efforts following flood](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/bpda-delivers-funding-to-west-end-museum-to-support-rehabilitation-efforts-following-flood/) - “The West End Museum is a historical treasure that reflects Boston’s cultural legacy,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “I’m excited that this funding will support the reopening of this important cultural institution. I’m grateful to the BPDA and our community partners for ensuring that this neighborhood’s history can be connected to our communities for generations to come.”
- [Massachusetts General Hospital Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Clinical Care Building](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/massachusetts-general-hospital-breaks-ground-on-state-of-the-art-clinical-care-building/) - Massachusetts General Hospital Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Clinical Care Building Massachusetts General Hospital You are here: Home News Massachusetts General Hospital Breaks Ground… BOSTON – Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of Mass General Brigham, on Thursday, October 27, broke ground on a multi-year construction project for a new, state-of-the-art clinical care facility along Cambridge Street, enabling MGH
- [MGH launches work of huge expansion along Cambridge Street](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/mgh-launches-work-of-huge-expansion-along-cambridge-street/) - MGH launches work of huge expansion along Cambridge Street Boston Globe You are here: Home News MGH launches work of huge… Massachusetts General Hospital on Thursday broke ground on a 1.5 million-square-foot expansion of its campus on the edge of Beacon Hill. The nearly $2 billion project will be home to the Mass General Cancer
- [Off Track: An NBC10 Boston Special](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/off-track-an-nbc10-boston-special/) - Off Track: An NBC10 Boston Special NBC 10 Boston You are here: Home News Off Track: An NBC10 Boston… News 10 Orange Line shutdown coverage including images from the WEM archives. WATCH THE VIDEO
- [October 2022 Newsletter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/october-2022-newsletter/) - October 2022 Newsletter You are here: Home News October 2022 Newsletter A Message from the Director Hello Friends of The WEM, As always seems to be the case, it’s been a hectic few months at The WEM. The difference this time, thankfully, is that most things have been positive. First, and most importantly, Bob Potenza (see the
- [The West End House, a Neighborhood Hub for Generations, is Demolished](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-house-a-neighborhood-hub-for-generations-is-demolished/) - The West End House, a Neighborhood Hub for Generations, is Demolished By Leigh Blander You are here: Home News The West End House, a… Boston’s former West End House, one of the last remaining treasures of the old West End and a gathering spot for thousands of immigrant families, was demolished on Oct. 1, to
- [Feeling Thankful for the  West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/feeling-thankful-for-the-west-end/) - Feeling Thankful for the West End By Leigh Blander You are here: Home News Feeling Thankful for the West… As we approach Thanksgiving, we want to hear from former and current West Enders: What are you most thankful for about your time in the neighborhood? The West End House's Carl Entin Club in 1945 (The
- [Navigating Complications, Museum Moves Closer to Re-opening](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/navigating-complications-museum-moves-closer-to-re-opening/) - Navigating Complications, Museum Moves Closer to Re-opening By Matt Ellis You are here: Home News Navigating Complications, Museum Moves Closer… Flooding and water damage are never a good thing, but in the case of the West End Museum, the flood that occurred inside the building at 150 Staniford Street last February has created great opportunity
- [New Collections Manager Bob Potenza Digs WEM’s Artifacts](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-collections-manager-bob-potenza-digs-wems-artifacts/) - New Collections Manager Bob Potenza Digs WEM’s Artifacts By Leigh Blander You are here: Home News New Collections Manager Bob Potenza… On most days, you can find Bob Potenza digging through boxes of artifacts—relics of the old West End neighborhood nearly erased by Boston’s infamous urban renewal project of the 1950s and 60s. “We have
- [West End House demolished as part of MGH expansion project](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-house-demolished-as-part-of-mgh-expansion-project/) - West End House demolished as part of MGH expansion project Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News West End House demolished as… Demolition of the West End House on Blossom Street – one of now less than a dozen structures in the old West End to survive urban renewal – got underway at around
- [Stop by Boston's West End Museum to see the complete transformation of what was once a strong immigrant community](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/stop-by-bostons-west-end-museum-to-see-the-complete-transformation-of-what-was-once-a-strong-immigrant-community-2/) - Stop by Boston's West End Museum to see the complete transformation of what was once a strong immigrant community WCVB 5 Chronicle You are here: Home News Stop by Boston’s West End… A history quiz and recut footage of the WEM.
- [The West End Museum and Vilna Shul partner for special walking tour](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-museum-and-vilna-shul-partner-for-special-walking-tour/) - The West End Museum and Vilna Shul partner for special walking tour The Jewish Journal You are here: Home News The West End Museum and… BOSTON – The West End Museum and The Vilna Shul are teaming up for a special tour of the historic synagogue and the West End neighborhood on Thursday, Sept. 8,
- [WEM, The Vilna partner for special walking tour, immigrant stories](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/wem-the-vilna-partner-for-special-walking-tour-immigrant-stories/) - WEM, The Vilna partner for special walking tour, immigrant stories Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News WEM, The Vilna partner for… The West End Museum and The Vilna are teaming up for a special tour of the historic synagogue and the West End neighborhood on Thursday, Sept. 8, at 10:30 a.m. The event
- [The WEM & The Vilna Partner for Special Walking Tour,  Immigrant Stories](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-wem-the-vilna-partner-for-special-walking-tour-immigrant-stories/) - The WEM & The Vilna Partner for Special Walking Tour, Immigrant Stories You are here: Home News The WEM & The Vilna… Boston, MA – The West End Museum and The Vilna are teaming up for a special tour of the historic synagogue and the West End neighborhood on Thursday, Sept. 8, at 10:30am. The
- [The Life, Legend and Lessons of Martin Lomasney: Ward Boss & West End Icon](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-life-legend-and-lessons-of-martin-lomasney-ward-boss-west-end-icon/) - The Life, Legend and Lessons of Martin Lomasney: Ward Boss & West End Icon By Sue Minichiello You are here: Home News The Life, Legend and Lessons… From the late 1800s well into the first half of the 20th century, Boston’s political landscape was combative at best, and corrupt at worst. Such was the arena
- [Months after flood, West End Museum’s reopening is within sight](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/months-after-flood-west-end-museums-reopening-is-within-sight/) - Months after flood, West End Museum’s reopening is within sight Boston Globe You are here: Home News Months after flood, West End… The West End Museum, which pays tribute to a vanished Boston neighborhood, has been closed since January, when a burst pipe flooded the space. But the phone still rings. Sebastian Belfanti, the museum’s director,
- [Summer 2020 Newsletter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/summer-2020-newsletter/) - Summer 2020 Newsletter You are here: Home News Summer 2020 Newsletter An Important Message from Museum Director Sebastian Belfanti After months of social distance and loss, the past several weeks have been particularly difficult. We have been forced to reflect on the painful history of racism and segregation that led to George Floyd’s death, among
- [2020 End-of-Year Newsletter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/2020-end-of-year-newsletter/) - 2020 End-of-Year Newsletter You are here: Home News 2020 End-of-Year Newsletter Behind the Scenes at the Museum By Sue Minichiello At the Museum, we refuse to let the pandemic keep us down! We’ve been focusing on projects with long-term impact. From renovations to demographic research to a website overhaul — we’ve got some big news
- [Summer 2022 Newsletter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/summer-2022-newsletter/) - Summer 2022 Newsletter You are here: Home News Summer 2022 Newsletter A Message from the Director Hello Friends of The WEM, As many of you are already aware, the past few months have been quite challenging for the WEM. I want to thank you all for the support that you have given since the flooding
- [February 2022 Newsletter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/february-2022-newsletter/) - February 2022 Newsletter You are here: Home News February 2022 Newsletter A Message from the Director Hello Friends of The WEM, In every newsletter since I started as Museum Director, I’ve written some version of, “This has not been anything like I was expecting.” Until now, that comment has always been followed by a note
- [October 2021 Newsletter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/october-2021-newsletter/) - October 2021 Newsletter You are here: Home News October 2021 Newsletter A Message from the Director Hello, Since my last message to all of you, a lot has happened at The WEM (including this new branding). Programs have returned, as promised, and it has been wonderful to start seeing many of you around the neighborhood
- [Summer 2021 Newsletter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/summer-2021-newsletter/) - Summer 2021 Newsletter You are here: Home News Summer 2021 Newsletter A Message from Museum Director Sebastian Belfanti I began as Director of The WEM back in February 2020; needless to say, the year and a half since has been different than expected. But different hasn’t been all bad, and while I’m certainly happy to
- [August 2014 Newsletter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/august-2014-newsletter/) - August 2014 Newsletter You are here: Home News August 2014 Newsletter The West End Museum is about to take off in ways you have never seen before! We’re excited to share some unprecedented events that are sure to excite old and young, family and friends, music lovers and everyone in between!! We are starting things
- [West End Museum Announces Reopening to the Public](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-announces-reopening-to-the-public/) - West End Museum Announces Reopening to the Public You are here: Home News West End Museum Announces Reopening… Boston, MA—The West End Museum is pleased to announce its doors will reopen to the public on Wednesday, July 29 after four-and-a-half months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Museum will be open for its
- [West End Museum to Reopen with New Exhibit Highlighting Stories from Settlement House](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-to-reopen-with-new-exhibit-highlighting-stories-from-settlement-house/) - West End Museum to Reopen with New Exhibit Highlighting Stories from Settlement House You are here: Home News West End Museum to Reopen… Simmons University Exhibit Examines Life at the Elizabeth Peabody House Boston, MA— The West End Museum is today announcing it will reopen to the public on Friday, April 16, after being closed
- [West End Museum Launches Spring & Summer Programs Celebrating Public Space ‘Democracy’s Front Porch’](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-launches-spring-summer-programs-celebrating-public-space-democracys-front-porch/) - West End Museum Launches Spring & Summer Programs Celebrating Public Space ‘Democracy’s Front Porch’ You are here: Home News West End Museum Launches Spring… Boston, MA— The newly reopened West End Museum is launching an exciting schedule of spring and summer programs, which will be offered both in-person and online. Beginning April 29, Wentworth University
- [New Exhibit Recounts "Cycling Legends of the West End": Concurrent Programs Celebrate Pioneer Kittie Knox, Feature Author Lorenz J. Finison & More](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-exhibit-recounts-cycling-legends-of-the-west-end-concurrent-programs-celebrate-pioneer-kittie-knox-feature-author-lorenz-j-finison-more/) - New Exhibit Recounts ``Cycling Legends of the West End``: Concurrent Programs Celebrate Pioneer Kittie Knox, Feature Author Lorenz J. Finison & More You are here: Home News New Exhibit Recounts “Cycling Legends… Boston, MA— On Tuesday, February 18, The West End Museum premieres a new exhibit, “Cycling Legends of the West End,” which highlights three key characters in bicycling history.
- [Scanning & Photography Parties Aim to Capture West End Stories Past & Present](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/scanning-photography-parties-aim-to-capture-west-end-stories-past-present/) - Scanning & Photography Parties Aim to Capture West End Stories Past & Present You are here: Home News Scanning & Photography Parties Aim… Boston, MA—Have you ever lived, worked, or spent time in Boston’s West End? Do you have photos, letters, records, or objects that tell the story of the neighborhood before urban renewal, just
- [Reflections on Boston's West End: The Origins & Lessons of Urban Renewal: Lecture Series Explores Reasons doe & Results of Community Destruction](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/reflections-on-bostons-west-end-the-origins-lessons-of-urban-renewal-lecture-series-explores-reasons-doe-results-of-community-destruction/) - Reflections on Boston's West End: The Origins & Lessons of Urban Renewal: Lecture Series Explores Reasons doe & Results of Community Destruction You are here: Home News Reflections on Boston’s West End:… Boston, MA–The West End Museum presents “Reflections on Boston’s West End: The Origins & Lessons of Urban Renewal,” a dynamic lecture series that provides a comprehensive
- [The West End Museum Announces New Events: Talk by Author Lizabeth Cohen & Musical Performance by the Old Howard Troupe](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-museum-announces-new-events-talk-by-author-lizabeth-cohen-musical-performance-by-the-old-howard-troupe/) - The West End Museum Announces New Events: Talk by Author Lizabeth Cohen & Musical Performance by the Old Howard Troupe You are here: Home News The West End Museum Announces… Boston, MA–The West End Museum is proud to host the following educational and entertaining events. Pre-registration is required for all three events at thewestendmuseum.org. Lizabeth Cohen: Saving
- [Silent Movie Era: New Events Augment "Old Howard" Exhibit](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/silent-movie-era-new-events-augment-old-howard-exhibit/) - Silent Movie Era: New Events Augment ``Old Howard`` Exhibit You are here: Home News Silent Movie Era: New Events… Boston, MA–The West End Museum presents two film nights to complement its current exhibit, “The Old Howard Theatre.” The exhibit of photographs, artifacts, and graphic panels runs through February 15, 2020. Scollay Square: Boston’s Bygone Playground January
- [Live Band Performs Burlesque Classics; Videos & Discussion Explore Bigotry in the Arts: New Events Augment "Old Howard" Exhibit](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/live-band-performs-burlesque-classics-videos-discussion-explore-bigotry-in-the-arts-new-events-augment-old-howard-exhibit/) - Live Band Performs Burlesque Classics; Videos & Discussion Explore Bigotry in the Arts: New Events Augment ``Old Howard`` Exhibit You are here: Home News Live Band Performs Burlesque Classics;… Boston, MA–The West End Museum will host a night of live music and a night of short films exploring themes from its current exhibit, “The Old Howard
- [Vaudeville & Burlesque Revisited at The West End Museum: New Events Enhance "Old Howard" Exhibit](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/vaudeville-burlesque-revisited-at-the-west-end-museum-new-events-enhance-old-howard-exhibit/) - Vaudeville & Burlesque Revisited at The West End Museum: New Events Enhance ``Old Howard`` Exhibit You are here: Home News Vaudeville & Burlesque Revisited at… Boston, MA–The West End Museum continues to create programs that expand on aspects of its current exhibit, “The Old Howard Theatre.” A documentary on vaudeville and a talk on burlesque
- [November 2019 Newsletter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/november-2019-newsletter/) - November 2019 Newsletter You are here: Home News November 2019 Newsletter Community Engagement: Partnerships & Donations; Vilna Shul; Opposing MGH By keeping a focus on instances of “common history” — West End stories and experiences that residents of different eras share — the Museum has helped to bridge the gap that once existed between old and new
- [Author David Kruh Revives Old Days of Scollay Square](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/author-david-kruh-revives-old-days-of-scollay-square/) - Author David Kruh Revives Old Days of Scollay Square You are here: Home News Author David Kruh Revives Old… Boston, MA—NEW DATE: On Monday, October 21 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at The West End Museum, sneak backstage and settle into the cushioned seats of Scollay Square’s famous—and infamous—theater, The Old Howard. Author and historian
- [New Exhibit Revives Spirit of Legendary Old Howard Theatre](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-exhibit-revives-spirit-of-legendary-old-howard-theatre/) - New Exhibit Revives Spirit of Legendary Old Howard Theatre You are here: Home News New Exhibit Revives Spirit of… Boston, MA—On Tuesday, September 24, The West End Museum premieres a new exhibit, “The Old Howard Theatre,” in celebration of Boston’s oldest and best-loved playhouse, which stood in the heart of Boston’s Scollay Square just steps
- [West End Museum Recognizes Individuals of Italian Descent for Italian Heritage Month: Honors Burlesque Queen Ann Corio & Bowdoin Print Founder Anthony Mondello](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-recognizes-individuals-of-italian-descent-for-italian-heritage-month-honors-burlesque-queen-ann-corio-bowdoin-print-founder-anthony-mondello/) - West End Museum Recognizes Individuals of Italian Descent for Italian Heritage Month: Honors Burlesque Queen Ann Corio & Bowdoin Print Founder Anthony Mondello You are here: Home News West End Museum Recognizes Individuals… Boston, MA—Prior to the demolition of the West End under urban renewal, many Italian-American families called the neighborhood home. On Thursday, October
- [July 2019 Newsletter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/july-2019-newsletter/) - July 2019 Newsletter You are here: Home News July 2019 Newsletter Former West Ender & 15-year Museum Volunteer Recalls Toll of Urban Renewal Sure, you can grip the heavy iron ice tongs or study the beauty of gelatin-silver-backed photos of neighborhood street life. But if you really want to know about Boston’s old West End
- [First in War & His Countrymen's Hearts: Dr. Joseph Warren: Author Christian Dispigna's First Boston Area Appearance on New Book About Revolutionary Leader Killed in Battle of Bunker Hill](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/first-in-war-his-countrymens-hearts-dr-joseph-warren-author-christian-dispignas-first-boston-area-appearance-on-new-book-about-revolutionary-leader-killed-in-battle-of-bunker-hill/) - First in War & His Countrymen's Hearts: Dr. Joseph Warren: Author Christian Dispigna's First Boston Area Appearance on New Book About Revolutionary Leader Killed in Battle of Bunker Hill You are here: Home News First in War & His… A prominent Boston physician, Dr. Joseph Warren was a key force in America’s revolutionary movement. He
- [West End Museum Celebrates Jewish Heritage Month: Henry Barr & Colonel Alan L. Gropman to be Honored for Decades of Service](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-celebrates-jewish-heritage-month-henry-barr-colonel-alan-l-gropman-to-be-honored-for-decades-of-service/) - West End Museum Celebrates Jewish Heritage Month: Henry Barr & Colonel Alan L. Gropman to be Honored for Decades of Service You are here: Home News West End Museum Celebrates Jewish… Boston, MA—Residents of Jewish descent comprised one of the largest ethnic populations in the melting pot of Boston’s old West End. To celebrate that
- [Book Talk: "When Last the Glorious Light: Lay of the Massachuset"](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/book-talk-when-last-the-glorious-light-lay-of-the-massachuset/) - Book Talk: ``When Last the Glorious Light: Lay of the Massachuset`` You are here: Home News Book Talk: “When Last the… Tuesday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. Ed Quill, an author and former journalist at The Boston Globe, will read from and discuss his new book, “When Last the Glorious Light: Lay of the Massachuset.”
- [West End Museum to Honor Legacy of Jane Jacobs, Social Justice Advocate & Urban Renewal Opponent](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-to-honor-legacy-of-jane-jacobs-social-justice-advocate-urban-renewal-opponent/) - West End Museum to Honor Legacy of Jane Jacobs, Social Justice Advocate & Urban Renewal Opponent You are here: Home News West End Museum to Honor… Boston, MA—Author, urbanist, and activist, Jane Jacobs (1916-2006) caused quite a stir in the field of city planning with her 1961 book, “The Death and Life of Great American
- [The Beginning of the End: Exhibit Traces Political Path That Led to West End's Destruction](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-beginning-of-the-end-exhibit-traces-political-path-that-led-to-west-ends-destruction/) - The Beginning of the End: Exhibit Traces Political Path That Led to West End's Destruction You are here: Home News The Beginning of the End:… Boston, MA—Now through July 15, The West End Museum is hosting The Housing Act of 1949, a re-configured and updated exhibit that examines the path to the destruction of the
- [West End Museum Revs Up Irish Heritage Celebration: Patricia Trainor O'Malley of Haverhill to be Honored](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-revs-up-irish-heritage-celebration-patricia-trainor-omalley-of-haverhill-to-be-honored/) - West End Museum Revs Up Irish Heritage Celebration: Patricia Trainor O'Malley of Haverhill to be Honored; Event to Feature Dramatic Reading, Exhibit, Music & More You are here: Home News West End Museum Revs Up… Boston, MA—Of the 23 ethnic groups that lived harmoniously in the old West End of Boston, Irish immigrants and their
- [Duane Lucia Returns as West End Museum Executive Director](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/duane-lucia-returns-as-west-end-museum-executive-director-2/) - Duane Lucia Returns as West End Museum Executive Director You are here: Home News Duane Lucia Returns as West… Boston, MA—Local historian, community activist, and arts enthusiast Duane Lucia has been reinstated as executive director of The West End Museum. Lucia served in this role from 2012 into 2015, and briefly as President of the
- [Event Revisits West End's Demolition Through Eyes of Young Construction Worker: Memories & Photographs Deliver Unique, Personal Perspective](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/event-revisits-west-ends-demolition-through-eyes-of-young-construction-worker-memories-photographs-deliver-unique-personal-perspective/) - Event Revisits West End's Demolition Through Eyes of Young Construction Worker: Memories & Photographs Deliver Unique, Personal Perspective You are here: Home News Event Revisits West End’s Demolition… BOSTON, MA—The destruction of Boston’s West End is perhaps the most notable example of urban renewal gone wrong in American history. It is a mournful tale often
- [October 2018 Newsletter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/october-2018-newsletter/) - October 2018 Newsletter You are here: Home News October 2018 Newsletter John Woolf: Portrait of a Photographic Artist John Woolf has built up years of experience in photography, but every great artist is inspired by someone. In John’s case, it was his older cousin in New York – a photographer and member of a photo
- [Museum Event to Evoke Boston's Combat Zone: Author Stephanie Schorow Will Share Lively Stories of Infamous District](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/museum-event-to-evoke-bostons-combat-zone-author-stephanie-schorow-will-share-lively-stories-of-infamous-district/) - Museum Event to Evoke Boston's Combat Zone: Author Stephanie Schorow Will Share Lively Stories of Infamous District You are here: Home News Museum Event to Evoke Boston’s… Boston, MA—For many today, Boston’s Combat Zone is the stuff of legends. Barely a trace of the former red-light district remains, which may account for the endless fascination
- [New Work of Historical Fiction Sets Coming of Age Story in Old West End; Author to Speak at West End Museum: Story Centers on First Generation, Female, Russian Jewish Protagonist](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-work-of-historical-fiction-sets-coming-of-age-story-in-old-west-end-author-to-speak-at-west-end-museum-story-centers-on-first-generation-female-russian-jewish-protagonist/) - New Work of Historical Fiction Sets Coming of Age Story in Old West End; Author to Speak at West End Museum: Story Centers on First Generation, Female, Russian Jewish Protagonist You are here: Home News New Work of Historical Fiction… Boston, MA—“Beguiled” is the story of a feisty, starry-eyed daughter of Russian Jewish immigrants in
- [West End Museum Premiers Rare Interview with Post-Urban Renewal Developer Jerry Rappaport: Presents Controversial, but Historically Significant Perspective](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-premiers-rare-interview-with-post-urban-renewal-developer-jerry-rappaport-presents-controversial-but-historically-significant-perspective/) - West End Museum Premiers Rare Interview with Post-Urban Renewal Developer Jerry Rappaport: Presents Controversial, but Historically Significant Perspective You are here: Home News West End Museum Premiers Rare… Boston, MA—For years, The West End Museum has hosted exhibitions and programs – in addition to documenting oral histories – reflecting former residents’ perspectives on urban renewal
- [Remembering the El: New Photo Exhibit Recalls Final Days of West End's Elevated Green Line Tracks](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/remembering-the-el-new-photo-exhibit-recalls-final-days-of-west-ends-elevated-green-line-tracks/) - Remembering the El: New Photo Exhibit Recalls Final Days of West End's Elevated Green Line Tracks You are here: Home News Remembering the El: New Photo… Boston, MA—In 2004, 92 years after opening, the Causeway Street Elevated Railway and North Station platform were demolished. With the last piece of the giant structure gone, light shone
- [Museum Announces 2018-2019 Board: Recommits to Mission, Relevance in Today's West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/museum-announces-2018-2019-board-recommits-to-mission-relevance-in-todays-west-end/) - Museum Announces 2018-2019 Board: Recommits to Mission, Relevance in Today's West End You are here: Home News Museum Announces 2018-2019 Board: Recommits… Boston, MA—The West End Museum is proud to announce its 2018-2019 Board of Directors. Two new members, Paul R. Senecal and Michael J. Gropman, join those re-elected to serve, including Board President Joe
- [Sumner Redstone — West End Native & Media Magnate — is Subject of New Book; Author to Speak at West End Museum: Story Exposes Redstone's Origin, Rise, Relationships & Battles](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/sumner-redstone-west-end-native-author-to-speak-at-west-end-museum-story-exposes-redstones-origin-rise-relationships-battles/) - Sumner Redstone — West End Native & Media Magnate — is Subject of New Book; Author to Speak at West End Museum: Story Exposes Redstone's Origin, Rise, Relationships & Battles You are here: Home News Sumner Redstone — West End… Boston, MA—An indisputable media giant, Sumner Redstone is one of the West End’s most famous
- [Top 1940s Crooner & Sinatra Friend is Museum's Jewish Heritage Month Honoree](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/top-1940s-crooner-sinatra-friend-is-museums-jewish-heritage-month-honoree/) - Top 1940s Crooner & Sinatra Friend is Museum's Jewish Heritage Month Honoree: Buddy Clark to be Honored on May 17 You are here: Home News Top 1940s Crooner & Sinatra… Boston, MA—On October 1, 1949, Buddy Clark hopped a chartered plane headed to Los Angeles after a Stanford/Michigan football game. Approaching its destination, the plane
- [Museum to Host 1st Annual West End Heritage Night](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/museum-to-host-1st-annual-west-end-heritage-night/) - Museum to Host 1st Annual West End Heritage Night You are here: Home News Museum to Host 1st Annual… Boston, MA—Boston’s old West End was home to residents from more than 20 different ethnic and racial backgrounds. While the The West End Museum has previously honored West Enders of Irish, Jewish and Italian descent, it
- [October 2017 Newsletter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/october-2017-newsletter/) - October 2017 Newsletter You are here: Home News October 2017 Newsletter Dear Friend of The West End Museum, We hope your summer brought fun in the sun with family and friends and — for those of you in New England — that you’re looking forward to the changing leaves, crisp air and farm stands teeming
- [West End Museum Hosts 8th Annual Italian Heritage Month Honoree Night](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-hosts-8th-annual-italian-heritage-month-honoree-night-4/) - West End Museum Hosts 8th Annual Italian Heritage Month Honoree Night You are here: Home News West End Museum Hosts 8th… Boston, MA—For the eighth consecutive year, The West End Museum marks Italian Heritage Month by recognizing individuals of Italian descent for their contributions to preserving the culture of the West End and its rich
- [June 2017 Newsletter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/june-2017-newsletter/) - June 2017 Newsletter You are here: Home News June 2017 Newsletter Dear Friend of The West End Museum, We hope you had a wonderful albeit chilly Memorial Day full of fun and relaxation with family and friends, as well as the chance to reflect on and honor the men and women who made the ultimate
- [Museum to Celebrate Distinguished West Enders of Jewish Descent for Jewish Heritage Month: Boston Celtics Join Museum Honoring NBA Ref with West End Roots](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/museum-to-celebrate-distinguished-west-enders-of-jewish-descent-for-jewish-heritage-month-boston-celtics-join-museum-honoring-nba-ref-with-west-end-roots/) - Museum to Celebrate Distinguished West Enders of Jewish Descent for Jewish Heritage Month: Boston Celtics Join Museum Honoring NBA Ref with West End Roots You are here: Home News Museum to Celebrate Distinguished West… Boston, MA—The West End Museum is proud to mark Jewish Heritage Month by honoring three outstanding West Enders of Jewish descent.
- [Photography Exhibit Reveals Property Owners's Perspecitve on West End Urban Renewal: Relates Unique & Rarely-Told Story](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/photography-exhibit-reveals-property-ownerss-perspecitve-on-west-end-urban-renewal-relates-unique-rarely-told-story/) - Photography Exhibit Reveals Property Owners's Perspecitve on West End Urban Renewal: Relates Unique & Rarely-Told Story You are here: Home News Photography Exhibit Reveals Property Owners’s… Boston, MA—The West End Museum photography exhibit, Under the Wrecking Ball: A West End Landlord, depicts the buildings and architecture of the West End around just prior to demolition
- [Joe McDonald Named West End Museum President: Native West Ender Brings Years of Community Experience, Dedication to Position](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/joe-mcdonald-named-west-end-museum-president-native-west-ender-brings-years-of-community-experience-dedication-to-position/) - Joe McDonald Named West End Museum President: Native West Ender Brings Years of Community Experience, Dedication to Position You are here: Home News Joe McDonald Named West End… Boston, MA—Joe McDonald, a third-generation West End native and longtime community activist, has been named President of The West End Museum Board of Directors. McDonald served as
- [West End Museum Walking Tours Mark Global Jane's Walk Weekend, Involve New York Streets Exhibit: Highlight Urban Renewal in Boston's West End and South End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-walking-tours-mark-global-janes-walk-weekend-involve-new-york-streets-exhibit-highlight-urban-renewal-in-bostons-west-end-and-south-end/) - West End Museum Walking Tours Mark Global Jane's Walk Weekend, Involve New York Streets Exhibit: Highlight Urban Renewal in Boston's West End and South End You are here: Home News West End Museum Walking Tours… Boston, MA—The West End Museum will host two walking tours in May. The first will focus on what happened to
- [Museum Marks Irish Heritage Month by Honoring Notable West Enders of Irish Descent](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/museum-marks-irish-heritage-month-by-honoring-notable-west-enders-of-irish-descent-2/) - Museum Marks Irish Heritage Month by Honoring Notable West Enders of Irish Descent You are here: Home News Museum Marks Irish Heritage Month… Boston, MA—As part of Irish Heritage Month, The West End Museum is once again celebrating notable West Enders of Irish descent. On Tuesday, March 14, the Museum will host its Irish Heritage
- [West End's "Last Resident" is Irish Heritage Month Honoree: Museum Shares Legend of Elizabeth Kearney Blood, Urban Renewal Heroine](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-ends-last-resident-is-irish-heritage-month-honoree-museum-shares-legend-of-elizabeth-kearney-blood-urban-renewal-heroine/) - West End's ``Last Resident`` is Irish Heritage Month Honoree: Museum Shares Legend of Elizabeth Kearney Blood, Urban Renewal Heroine You are here: Home News West End’s “Last Resident” is… Boston, MA—In the spring of 1960, after thousands of residents had been forced out of Boston’s West End, one woman remained in her apartment, surrounded by
- [February 2017 Newsletter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/february-2017-newsletter/) - February 2017 Newsletter You are here: Home News February 2017 Newsletter Dear Friend of The West End Museum, We hope this edition of our newsletter finds you well and that you’re all staying warm. Punxsutawney Phil may have predicted six more weeks of winter, but things are definitely warming up at The West End Museum!
- [Before the West End Came the New York Streets: New Exhibit Reveals Boston's First Urban Renewal Project](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/before-the-west-end-came-the-new-york-streets-new-exhibit-reveals-bostons-first-urban-renewal-project/) - Before the West End Came the New York Streets: New Exhibit Reveals Boston's First Urban Renewal Project You are here: Home News Before the West End Came… Boston, MA—Prior to the demolition of Boston’s old West End, another vibrant, multi-ethnic neighborhood of tenement houses and mom-and-pop shops fell victim to so-called ‘urban renewal.’ From February
- [Museum Hosts 7th Annual Italian Heritage Month Celebration: Features Honoree Night & Film Series](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/museum-hosts-7th-annual-italian-heritage-month-celebration-features-honoree-night-film-series/) - Museum Hosts 7th Annual Italian Heritage Month Celebration: Features Honoree Night & Film Series You are here: Home News Museum Hosts 7th Annual Italian… Boston, MA—The West End Museum is hosting events celebrating Italian Heritage Month for the seventh consecutive year. Prior to the demolition of Boston’s West End during urban renewal, many Italian-American families
- [August 2016 Newsletter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/august-2016-newsletter/) - August 2016 Newsletter You are here: Home News August 2016 Newsletter Dear Friend of The West End Museum, We hope your summer has been filled with sunshine and fun with family and friends, and at least one visit to The West End Museum. If you haven’t been in recently, please come on by! In this
- [Underground History: Author Talk Examines Boston's Race Against New York to Build America's First Subway and its Ties to the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/underground-history-author-talk-examines-bostons-race-against-new-york-to-build-americas-first-subway-and-its-ties-to-the-west-end/) - Underground History: Author Talk Examines Boston's Race Against New York to Build America's First Subway and its Ties to the West End You are here: Home News Underground History: Author Talk Examines… Boston, MA—Long before the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry, Boston and New York were competing to be the first American city to build a rapid
- [June 2016 Newsletter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/june-2016-newsletter/) - June 2016 Newsletter You are here: Home News June 2016 Newsletter Dear Friend of The West End Museum, We hope you are enjoying the spring and looking forward to some hot fun in the summertime. We also hope your summer plans will include visits to the West End Museum. In this newsletter, we feature two
- [Museum to Honor Leonard Nimoy, Other Notable West Enders of Jewish Decent During Jewish Descent During Jewish Heritage Month](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/museum-to-honor-leonard-nimoy-other-notable-west-enders-of-jewish-decent-during-jewish-descent-during-jewish-heritage-month/) - Museum to Honor Leonard Nimoy, Other Notable West Enders of Jewish Decent During Jewish Descent During Jewish Heritage Month You are here: Home News Museum to Honor Leonard Nimoy,… Boston, MA—As part of Jewish Heritage Month, The West End Museum is celebrating notable West Enders of Jewish descent. On Tuesday, May 17, the Museum will
- [Walking Tour Surveys Boston's West End, Old & New](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/walking-tour-surveys-bostons-west-end-old-new/) - Walking Tour Surveys Boston's West End, Old & New You are here: Home News Walking Tour Surveys Boston’s West… Boston, MA—People interested in the history of Boston often ask, “What was the old West End like? How did it look: the streets, the people, the buildings?” On Saturday, May 21 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.,
- [New Exhibit Explores History of Public Transportation in Boston; Reveals West End's Role as Early Transit Hub](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-exhibit-explores-history-of-public-transportation-in-boston-reveals-west-ends-role-as-early-transit-hub/) - New Exhibit Explores History of Public Transportation in Boston; Reveals West End's Role as Early Transit Hub You are here: Home News New Exhibit Explores History of… Boston, MA—Public transportation has shaped life in Boston and its neighborhoods since the first English settlers arrived in the early 17th century. Its evolution over the course of
- [New Exhibit Recounts History of Education in the West End: Highlights Several Academic Firsts for the Nation](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-exhibit-recounts-history-of-education-in-the-west-end-highlights-several-academic-firsts-for-the-nation/) - New Exhibit Recounts History of Education in the West End: Highlights Several Academic Firsts for the Nation You are here: Home News New Exhibit Recounts History of… Boston, MA—The West End Museum is set to host a new exhibit honoring the neighborhood’s rich history of education. School Days in the West End runs from January
- [Book Talk & signing: Charles Street Jail by Joseph McMaster: An infamous History Revealed Through Vintage Images](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/book-talk-signing-charles-street-jail-by-joseph-mcmaster-an-infamous-history-revealed-through-vintage-images/) - Book Talk & signing: Charles Street Jail by Joseph McMaster: An infamous History Revealed Through Vintage Images You are here: Home News Book Talk & signing: Charles… Boston, MA—On January 20 at 6:30 p.m., The West End Museum will host an evening with Joseph McMaster, author of Charles Street Jail, the newest addition to Arcadia
- [December 2015 Newsletter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/december-2015-newsletter/) - December 2015 Newsletter You are here: Home News December 2015 Newsletter Dear Friend of The West End Museum, We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving in the West End or wherever else you may have celebrated. Now Christmas is nearly here, and we hope that you are enjoying the holiday season as much as we
- [West End Museum Hosts 8 Nights, 8 Windows Art Installation & Talk: Jewish Public Art Project will Illuminate Boston Throughout Hanukkah](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-hosts-8-nights-8-windows-art-installation-talk-jewish-public-art-project-will-illuminate-boston-throughout-hanukkah/) - West End Museum Hosts 8 Nights, 8 Windows Art Installation & Talk: Jewish Public Art Project will Illuminate Boston Throughout Hanukkah You are here: Home News West End Museum Hosts 8… Boston, MA — The West End Museum is proud to be part of Boston’s first seasonal Jewish public art project. 8 Nights, 8 Windows
- [New Exhibit Reveals Urban Renewal Origin Story: Recounts Impact of Truman's Housing Act on Boston's West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-exhibit-reveals-urban-renewal-origin-story-recounts-impact-of-trumans-housing-act-on-bostons-west-end/) - New Exhibit Reveals Urban Renewal Origin Story: Recounts Impact of Truman's Housing Act on Boston's West End You are here: Home News New Exhibit Reveals Urban Renewal… Boston, MA—With the modern-day 24-hour news cycle, it’s hard to believe that we once relied on daily newspapers to deliver word of current events. But so it was
- [West End Museum Hosts Annual Italian Heritage Month Celebration: Features Italian Photography Exhibit, Honoree Night & Film Series](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-hosts-annual-italian-heritage-month-celebration-features-italian-photography-exhibit-honoree-night-film-series/) - West End Museum Hosts Annual Italian Heritage Month Celebration: Features Italian Photography Exhibit, Honoree Night & Film Series You are here: Home News West End Museum Hosts Annual… Boston, MA—The West End Museum will host events celebrating Italian Heritage Month in October for the sixth consecutive year. Prior to the demolition of Boston’s Old West
- [New Photography Exhibit Captures Italy's Beauty & Mystery: Part of West End Museum's Annual Italian Heritage Month Celebration](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-photography-exhibit-captures-italys-beauty-mystery-part-of-west-end-museums-annual-italian-heritage-month-celebration/) - New Photography Exhibit Captures Italy's Beauty & Mystery: Part of West End Museum's Annual Italian Heritage Month Celebration You are here: Home News New Photography Exhibit Captures Italy’s… Boston, MA—This fall, The West End Museum will host a new photography exhibit in its Members’ Gallery that celebrates the beauty and mystery of Italy. Indelebile Italia
- [July 2015 Newsletter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/july-2015-newsletter/) - July 2015 Newsletter You are here: Home News July 2015 Newsletter Dear Friend of The West End Museum, Hope you had a great 4th of July in the West End or anywhere else you might have been celebrating! Here at the West End Museum, we are excited to announce our very first Original West Enders
- [Susan Hanson Named West End Museum President: Brings 30-Plus Years of Experience to Table](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/susan-hanson-named-west-end-museum-president-brings-30-plus-years-of-experience-to-table/) - Susan Hanson Named West End Museum President: Brings 30-Plus Years of Experience to Table You are here: Home News Susan Hanson Named West End… Boston, MA—History aficionado Dr. Susan Hanson, whose experience in U.S. museums includes positions at the Smithsonian Institution and history projects in seven states, has been named President of The West End
- [New Exhibit Explores Harnessing of Ocean's Power in Boston: Reveals History & Importance of Tide Mills in Colonial Times](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-exhibit-explores-harnessing-of-oceans-power-in-boston-reveals-history-importance-of-tide-mills-in-colonial-times/) - New Exhibit Explores Harnessing of Ocean's Power in Boston: Reveals History & Importance of Tide Mills in Colonial Times You are here: Home News New Exhibit Explores Harnessing of… Boston, MA—To fuel mills for producing flour, fabric, lumber and even chocolate, innovators in colonial Boston turned to the power of the tides. From July 14
- [Museum to Honor Notable West Enders of Jewish Decent During Jewish Heritage Month](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/museum-to-honor-notable-west-enders-of-jewish-decent-during-jewish-heritage-month/) - Museum to Honor Notable West Enders of Jewish Decent During Jewish Heritage Month You are here: Home News Museum to Honor Notable West… Boston, MA—As the nation commemorates Jewish Heritage Month, The West End Museum is celebrating notable West Enders of Jewish background. On Thursday, May 28, the Museum will host its Jewish Honoree Night
- [April 2015 Newsletter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/april-2015-newsletter/) - April 2015 Newsletter You are here: Home News April 2015 Newsletter Spring is upon us at The West End Museum, and there’s no better time to celebrate Jazz Week, sponsored by Gallery East! We have an eclectic roster of music and film events coming up, as well as a new exhibit, The Legacy of Lawrence Berk. Read below for
- [New Exhibit Reveals Rich History of West End House: Distinguished Alumni Include Leonard Nimoy, Buddy Clark](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-exhibit-reveals-rich-history-of-west-end-house-distinguished-alumni-include-leonard-nimoy-buddy-clark/) - New Exhibit Reveals Rich History of West End House: Distinguished Alumni Include Leonard Nimoy, Buddy Clark You are here: Home News New Exhibit Reveals Rich History… Boston, MA—From March 31 through August 22, The West End Museum will host a new exhibit in its Main Exhibit Hall. In Pursuit of Excellence: The West End House
- [Beatles Weekend Friday Night Events Sell Out; The Langham, Boston to Host Add-On Event for Fans](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/beatles-weekend-friday-night-events-sell-out-the-langham-boston-to-host-add-on-event-for-fans/) - Beatles Weekend Friday Night Events Sell Out; The Langham, Boston to Host Add-On Event for Fans You are here: Home News Beatles Weekend Friday Night Events… Free Tickets Remain for Other Beatles Events September 13 & 14 Boston, MA—Events in The West End Museum’s The Beatles Invade Boston: 50th Anniversary Celebration, which commemorates the band’s
- [Museum to Honor Notable West Enders of Irish Decent During Irish Heritage Month](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/museum-to-honor-notable-west-enders-of-irish-decent-during-irish-heritage-month/) - Museum to Honor Notable West Enders of Irish Decent During Irish Heritage Month You are here: Home News Museum to Honor Notable West… Boston, MA—As part of Irish Heritage Month, The West End Museum is celebrating notable West Enders of Irish descent. On Tuesday, March 29, the Museum will host its Irish Honoree Night from
- [West End Museum to Host Jazz Week Exhibit, Concerts & Film](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-to-host-jazz-week-exhibit-concerts-film-2/) - West End Museum to Host Jazz Week Exhibit, Concerts & Film You are here: Home News West End Museum to Host… Boston, MA—The West End Museum is once again taking part in Greater Boston’s Jazz Week with a new exhibit, two concerts and a film screening, all sponsored by Gallery East. Exhibit – The Legacy
- [February 2015 Newsletter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/february-2015-newsletter/) - February 2015 Newsletter You are here: Home News February 2015 Newsletter This winter seems to go on and on with no end in sight. In the meantime, however, we can take our minds off the cold weather with some exciting happenings at The West End Museum! We have a great new exhibition premiering today called Walls of Stone:
- [New Exhibit Sheds Light on Shadowed West End Prison: Reveals History of Leverett Street Jail](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-exhibit-sheds-light-on-shadowed-west-end-prison-reveals-history-of-leverett-street-jail/) - New Exhibit Sheds Light on Shadowed West End Prison: Reveals History of Leverett Street Jail You are here: Home News New Exhibit Sheds Light on… Boston, MA—All but forgotten in the narratives of Boston and the West End, the Leverett Street Jail has an important story that merits examination and remembrance. From February 17 through
- [December 2014 Newsletter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/december-2014-newsletter/) - December 2014 Newsletter You are here: Home News December 2014 Newsletter Photo Exhibit Exposes Resident's View of West End in Flux, Captures Ongoing Changes Since 1998 From January 6 through February 28, 2015, The West End Museum will host a new exhibit, The New West Enders & Other Green Monsters, in its Main Exhibit Hall. Images
- [Photo Exhibit Exposes Resident's View of West End in Flux: Captures Ongoing Changes Since 1998](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/photo-exhibit-exposes-residents-view-of-west-end-in-flux-captures-ongoing-changes-since-1998/) - Photo Exhibit Exposes Resident's View of West End in Flux: Captures Ongoing Changes Since 1998 You are here: Home News Photo Exhibit Exposes Resident’s View… Boston, MA—From January 6 through February 28, 2015, The West End Museum will host a new exhibit, The New West Enders & Other Green Monsters, in its Main Exhibit Hall.
- [October 2014 Newsletter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/october-2014-newsletter/) - October 2014 Newsletter You are here: Home News October 2014 Newsletter Mass. Memories Road Show Comes to West End Museum, Aims to Preserve West End Photos & Stories On Saturday, November 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Mass. Memories Road Show at UMass Boston travels to The West End Museum. Co-hosted by the Museum, UMass
- [Book Talk: South End Character by Anne Alison Barnet: Reveals Parallels Between Boston's South End & West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/book-talk-south-end-character-by-anne-alison-barnet-reveals-parallels-between-bostons-south-end-west-end/) - Book Talk: South End Character by Anne Alison Barnet: Reveals Parallels Between Boston's South End & West End You are here: Home News Book Talk: South End Character… Boston, MA—On December 4 at 6:30 p.m., the West End Museum will host an evening with Anne Alison Barnet, author of South End Character: Speaking Out On
- [Mass. Memories Road Show Comes to West End Museum: Aims to Preserve West End Photos & Stories, Old & New](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/mass-memories-road-show-comes-to-west-end-museum-aims-to-preserve-west-end-photos-stories-old-new/) - Mass. Memories Road Show Comes to West End Museum: Aims to Preserve West End Photos & Stories, Old & New You are here: Home News Mass. Memories Road Show Comes… Boston, MA—On Saturday, November 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Mass. Memories Road Show at UMass Boston travels to The West End Museum.
- [New Exhibit Traces West End Circus Tradition](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-exhibit-traces-west-end-circus-tradition/) - New Exhibit Traces West End Circus Tradition You are here: Home News New Exhibit Traces West End… Boston, MA—From December 2, 2014 through January 31, 2015, The West End Museum will host a new exhibit, The Circus: A West End Tradition, in its Members Gallery. The exhibit traces the origins and development of the circus
- [50 Years Since the British Invasion](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/50-years-since-the-british-invasion/) - 50 Years Since the British Invasion You are here: Home News 50 Years Since the British… The West End Museum Celebrates the Beatles 1964 Boston Visit Boston, MA—September 2014 marks 50 years since The Beatles descended upon Boston during the group’s first US tour. The Fab Four performed their only concert at the Boston Garden
- [Book Launch & Talk: A People's History of the New Boston by Jim Vrabel](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/book-launch-talk-a-peoples-history-of-the-new-boston-by-jim-vrabel/) - Book Launch & Talk: A People's History of the New Boston by Jim Vrabel You are here: Home News Book Launch & Talk: A… Boston, MA—On September 10 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., the West End Museum will host the official book launch for A People’s History of the New Boston by Jim Vrabel. The
- [The West End Museum Welcomes Families For Beatles Saturday Morning Cartoons](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-museum-welcomes-families-for-beatles-saturday-morning-cartoons/) - The West End Museum Welcomes Families For Beatles Saturday Morning Cartoons You are here: Home News The West End Museum Welcomes… See Yellow Submarine & Episodes of the Beatles Cartoon; Meet Artist Ron Campbell Boston, MA—On September 13th from 9 a.m. to noon, The West End Museum invites families and kids of all ages to
- [Author David Kruh Reviver Old Days of Scollay Square](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/author-david-kruh-reviver-old-days-of-scollay-square/) - Author David Kruh Reviver Old Days of Scollay Square You are here: Home News Author David Kruh Reviver Old… Boston, MA—NEW DATE: On Monday, October 21 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at The West End Museum, sneak backstage and settle into the cushioned seats of Scollay Square’s famous—and infamous—theater, The Old Howard. Author and historian
- [June 2014 Newsletter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/june-2014-newsletter/) - June 2014 Newsletter You are here: Home News June 2014 Newsletter ​By Sue Minichiello ​ Local historian, community organizer and arts aficionado Duane Lucia has been named President of The West End Museum Board of Directors. In his new role, Lucia will provide greater leadership in addition to his range of experience at the Museum
- [New Exhibit Celebrates Charles Bulfinch](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-exhibit-celebrates-charles-bulfinch/) - New Exhibit Celebrates Charles Bulfinch Recognizes Influence on Boston Landscape & Role as City’s First Urban Planner You are here: Home News New Exhibit Celebrates Charles Bulfinch Boston, MA—On July 8, the West End Museum will premiere a new exhibit in its Main Exhibit Hall. Bulfinch: Boston & Beyond recalls and celebrates how Charles Bulfinch
- [Duane Lucia Named West End Museum Board President](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/duane-lucia-named-west-end-museum-board-president-2/) - Duane Lucia Named West End Museum Board President You are here: Home News Duane Lucia Named West End… Boston, MA—Local historian, community organizer and arts aficionado Duane Lucia has been named President of The West End Museum Board of Directors. In his new role, Lucia will provide greater leadership in addition to his range of
- [New Exhibit Pays Tribute to Elizabeth Peabody House](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-exhibit-pays-tribute-to-elizabeth-peabody-house/) - New Exhibit Pays Tribute to Elizabeth Peabody House You are here: Home News New Exhibit Pays Tribute to… Surveys History & Prominence of one of Boston's First Settlement Houses Boston, MA—On Tuesday, May 20, The West End Museum will premiere a new exhibit, The Elizabeth Peabody House, in the Members’ Gallery. The exhibit showcases this
- [West End Museum to Host Jazz Week Concert Featuring the John Licata Quartet](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-to-host-jazz-week-concert-featuring-the-john-licata-quartet/) - West End Museum to Host Jazz Week Concert Featuring the John Licata Quartet You are here: Home News West End Museum to Host… Boston, MA—The West End Museum is taking part in Greater Boston’s Jazz Week by hosting A Night of Original Compositions by John Licata on Saturday, April 26 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
- [March 2014 Newsletter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/march-2014-newsletter/) - March 2014 Newsletter You are here: Home News March 2014 Newsletter West End Museum to Honor Former Boston Mayor Raymond Flynn at Inaugural Irish Heritage Month Celebration By Sue Minichiello The West End Museum will host its inaugural Irish Heritage Month celebration on Monday, March 31, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event is free
- [West End Museum to Honor Former Boston Mayor Raymond Flynn at Inaugural Irish Heritage Month Celebration](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-to-honor-former-boston-mayor-raymond-flynn-at-inaugural-irish-heritage-month-celebration/) - West End Museum to Honor Former Boston Mayor Raymond Flynn at Inaugural Irish Heritage Month Celebration You are here: Home News West End Museum to Honor… Boston, MA—The West End Museum will host its inaugural Irish Heritage Month celebration on Monday, March 31, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to
- [New Photo Exhibit Traces West End's Transition form 1961-1980](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-photo-exhibit-traces-west-ends-transition-form-1961-1980/) - New Photo Exhibit Traces West End's Transition form 1961-1980 You are here: Home News New Photo Exhibit Traces West… Boston, MA—In 2014, Boston’s West End neighborhood will continue its transition into a dynamic residential and corporate address. In some ways, the changing neighborhood is a reminder of the incredible transformation that occurred more than half
- [New Exhibit Revisits Bygone Era](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-exhibit-revisits-bygone-era/) - New Exhibit Revisits Bygone Era You are here: Home News New Exhibit Revisits Bygone Era CELEBRATES ART DECO DESIGN & CULTURE OF THE HOTEL MANGER/MADISON Boston, MA—On Tuesday, February 4, The West End Museum will premiere a new exhibit, Relics)of)a)Bygone)Era:) Exploring)the)Hotel)Manger/Madison. The exhibit runs through Saturday, March 22 in the Members’ Gallery. It features original
- [New Photography Exhibit Documents Lives & Times of Old West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-photography-exhibit-documents-lives-times-of-old-west-end/) - New Photography Exhibit Documents Lives & Times of Old West End You are here: Home News New Photography Exhibit Documents Lives… Boston, MA—On April 16, Life in the West End 1947-1953: the Photography of Jules Aarons opens at the West End Museum and will run through August 3, 2013 in the Large Exhibition Area. The
- [New Exhibit Revisits 19th Century's Most Infamous Murder, Trial & Execution](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-exhibit-revisits-19th-centurys-most-infamous-murder-trial-execution/) - New Exhibit Revisits 19th Century's Most Infamous Murder, Trial & Execution You are here: Home News New Exhibit Revisits 19th Century’s… Highlights Long Debated Legalities & Questionable Conviction Boston, MA—The 1849 murder of George Parkman in Boston stands as the most sensational case of its time, and the prosecution of John Webster is often described
- [New Exhibit, "Streets of the Industrial Era" Premiering at The West End Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-exhibit-streets-of-the-industrial-era-premiering-at-the-west-end-museum/) - New Exhibit, ``Streets of the Industrial Era`` Premiering at The West End Museum You are here: Home News New Exhibit, “Streets of the… Opening Reception Friday, August 16; 6:30pm-8:30pm @ West End Museum Cost: FREE Boston, MA – On Tuesday, August 13, 2013, Streets of the Industrial Era opens at the West End Museum in
- [New Exhibition Explores Immigrant Architecture](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-exhibition-explores-immigrant-architecture/) - New Exhibition Explores Immigrant Architecture You are here: Home News New Exhibition Explores Immigrant Architecture Boston, MA—On July 9, Samuel Walusimbi: Immigrant Hostel opens at the West End Museum and will run through August 10, 2013 in the Members’ Gallery. Both the exhibit and the reception are free and open to the public. ​Immigrant Hostel focuses
- [New Exhibit Traces Evolution of Boston's Bridges; Unveils Old Face of City](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-exhibit-traces-evolution-of-bostons-bridges-unveils-old-face-of-city/) - New Exhibit Traces Evolution of Boston's Bridges; Unveils Old Face of City You are here: Home News New Exhibit Traces Evolution of… Boston, MA—On January 15, Connections North: Bridges of the West End opens at the West End Museum and will run through April 20, 2013 in the Main Exhibit Hall. The opening reception takes place from
- [New Exhibit Uncovers Streets of Old West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-exhibit-uncovers-streets-of-old-west-end/) - New Exhibit Uncovers Streets of Old West End You are here: Home News New Exhibit Uncovers Streets of… Boston, MA—On February 5, Street Names: Lost and Found opens at the West End Museum and will run through March 30, 2013 in the Members’ Gallery. The exhibit is free and open to the public. The members-only
- [Film, Lecture & Walking Tour Bring Rope-making Industry to Life](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/film-lecture-walking-tour-bring-rope-making-industry-to-life/) - Film, Lecture & Walking Tour Bring Rope-making Industry to Life You are here: Home News Film, Lecture & Walking Tour… Boston, MA—The West End Museum is presenting three more programs in connection with Ropewalks of the West End and Beyond, an exhibit running at the Museum now through August 18. On Thursday, July 19, the
- [Boston's Punk Music Scene Documented in New Film: Local Premiere Will be Held at The West End Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/bostons-punk-music-scene-documented-in-new-film-local-premiere-will-be-held-at-the-west-end-museum/) - Boston's Punk Music Scene Documented in New Film: Local Premiere Will be Held at The West End Museum You are here: Home News Boston’s Punk Music Scene Documented… Boston, MA—On Friday, June 22, Gallery East Productions—in association with Stone Films NYC— will present the first of four screenings of its groundbreaking documentary, All Ages: The
- [Rope-Making Industry of Old West End Comes to Life in New Exhibit](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/rope-making-industry-of-old-west-end-comes-to-life-in-new-exhibit-2/) - Rope-Making Industry of Old West End Comes to Life in New Exhibit You are here: Home News Rope-Making Industry of Old West… Boston, MA—On May 22, 2012, Ropewalks of the West End and Beyond opens at the West End Museum. The new exhibit, which runs through August 18 in the Main Exhibit Hall, traces the
- [A Night of Burlesque Celebrates the Glory Days of Boston's Burlesque Era](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/a-night-of-burlesque-celebrates-the-glory-days-of-bostons-burlesque-era/) - A Night of Burlesque Celebrates the Glory Days of Boston's Burlesque Era You are here: Home News A Night of Burlesque Celebrates… Boston, MA—On Friday, April 20, the West End Museum will present A Night of Burlesque: The Doors of the Howard Open Again, an evening celebrating Boston’s burlesque era and the Howard Athenaeum. The
- [New Exhibit Celebrates Glory Days of Boston's Burlesque Era](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-exhibit-celebrates-glory-days-of-bostons-burlesque-era/) - New Exhibit Celebrates Glory Days of Boston's Burlesque Era You are here: Home News New Exhibit Celebrates Glory Days… Boston, MA—On Tuesday, April 10, the West End Museum will present Vintage Costumes of Burlesque in partnership with The Great Burlesque Exposition. The exhibit, which runs through May 12 in the Museum’s Members Gallery, commemorates Boston’s
- [Exhibit Traces History of New England Preservation Movement](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/exhibit-traces-history-of-new-england-preservation-movement/) - Exhibit Traces History of New England Preservation Movement You are here: Home News Exhibit Traces History of New… Boston,MA—On February 21, 2012, the West End Museum, in partnership with Historic New England, will present The Preservation Movement Then and Now. The exhibit, which runs through May 12, 2012, outlines the story of the preservation movement
- [Hidden Gems from the Old Boston Garden on Display at the West End Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/hidden-gems-from-the-old-boston-garden-on-display-at-the-west-end-museum/) - Hidden Gems from the Old Boston Garden on Display at the West End Museum You are here: Home News Hidden Gems from the Old… Boston, MA—The West End Museum is kicking off 2012 with an exhibit of photographs and other memorabilia from the neighborhood’s most famous building. The exhibit, Hidden Gems from the Old Boston
- [Art Exhibit is Memoir of Life, Death, and Healing in the Old West End of Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/art-exhibit-is-memoir-of-life-death-and-healing-in-the-old-west-end-of-boston/) - Art Exhibit is Memoir of Life, Death, and Healing in the Old West End of Boston You are here: Home News Art Exhibit is Memoir of… Boston, MA—On September 1, 2011, the West End Museum will premiere a new art show featuring works of Boston artist Evelyn Berde. “Leaving the River” is a multi-media art
- [Canal Exhibit Attracting Visitors to West End Museum Events Continue Through July 4th Holiday](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/canal-exhibit-attracting-visitors-to-west-end-museum-events-continue-through-july-4th-holiday/) - Canal Exhibit Attracting Visitors to West End Museum Events Continue Through July 4th Holiday You are here: Home News Canal Exhibit Attracting Visitors to… FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 14, 2011 Boston—The West End Museum welcomed over 300 visitors during the first week of its new exhibit, “The First Big Dig: Celebrating the Middlesex Canal.” Duane
- [The West End Museum Celebrates Boston's First Big Dig - Middlesex Canal was State's First Super-Highway](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-museum-celebrates-bostons-first-big-dig-middlesex-canal-was-states-first-super-highway/) - The West End Museum Celebrates Boston's First Big Dig - Middlesex Canal was State's First Super-Highway You are here: Home News The West End Museum Celebrates… FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2011 Boston—On June 4, 2011, the West End Museum, in conjunction with the Middlesex Canal Association, will open a month-long exhibit titled, “The First
- [Community Engagement: Partnerships & Donations; Vilna Shul; Opposing MGH](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/community-engagement-partnerships-vilna-shul-opposing-mgh/) - Community Engagement: Partnerships & Donations; Vilna Shul; Opposing MGH By Sue Minichiello You are here: Home News Community Engagement: Partnerships & Donations;… By keeping a focus on instances of “common history” — West End stories and experiences that residents of different eras share — the Museum has helped to bridge the gap that once existed
- [Irish Heritage Night Brings Boston’s Immigrant Past to Life](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/irish-heritage-night-brings-bostons-immigrant-past-to-life/) - Irish Heritage Night Brings Boston’s Immigrant Past to Life By Kevin Ferguson & Sue Minichiello You are here: Home News Irish Heritage Night Brings Boston’s… The hope of Boston’s immigrants – and the heartache of those left behind – came through loud and clear at The West End Museum through the dramatic reading of a
- [Former West Ender & 15-Year Museum Volunteer Recalls Toll of Urban Renewal](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/former-west-ender-15-year-museum-volunteer-recalls-toll-of-urban-renewal/) - Former West Ender & 15-Year Museum Volunteer Recalls Toll of Urban Renewal By Kevin Ferguson & Sue Minichiello You are here: Home News Former West Ender & 15-Year… Sure, you can grip the heavy iron ice tongs or study the beauty of gelatin-silver-backed photos of neighborhood street life. But if you really want to know
- [New Museum Board Member: Michael Gropman](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-museum-board-member-michael-gropman/) - New Museum Board Member: Michael Gropman By Marshall Hook You are here: Home News New Museum Board Member: Michael… The old West End neighborhood was already gone by the time Michael Gropman was born, but it was a huge part of his father’s and his grandfather’s life. As such, like many things passed through the
- [John Woolf: Profile of a Photographic Artist](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/john-woolf-profile-of-a-photographic-artist/) - John Woolf: Profile of a Photographic Artist By Jazmyn Nam-Krane You are here: Home News John Woolf: Profile of a… John Woolf has built up years of experience in photography, but every great artist is inspired by someone. In John’s case, it was his older cousin in New York – a photographer and member of
- [A Changing Canal Street](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/a-changing-canal-street/) - A Changing Canal Street By Kathleen Bondi You are here: Home News A Changing Canal Street As the weather in Boston begins to cool, the sports scene heats up. There’s the onset of Soxtober playoffs plus more Patriots’ action and — in the West End — the Bruins home season opener and the Celtics last
- [Share Your Story Project Preserves West End Memories](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/share-your-story-project-preserves-west-end-memories/) - Share Your Story Project Preserves West End Memories By Matt Ellis You are here: Home News Share Your Story Project Preserves… It’s been more than half a century since the buildings and streets of the old West End disappeared under urban renewal. Many families forced to move from “the greatest neighborhood this side of heaven”
- [Caroline White-Nockleby, Share Your Story Volunteer Project Coordinator](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/caroline-white-nockleby-share-your-story-volunteer-project-coordinator/) - Caroline White-Nockleby, Share Your Story Volunteer Project Coordinator By Nicholas DeBlasio You are here: Home News Caroline White-Nockleby, Share Your Story… A Boston native, Caroline White-Nockleby White-Nockleby first discovered The West End Museum during her commute to the Museum of Science, where she was working to get high school students involved in science programs. As
- [Joe Greenberg: A Museum Volunteer’s West End Memories](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/joe-greenberg-a-museum-volunteers-west-end-memories/) - Joe Greenberg: A Museum Volunteer’s West End Memories By Nicholas DeBlasio You are here: Home News Joe Greenberg: A Museum Volunteer’s… The atmosphere inside The West End Museum is always brightened by the arrival of volunteer and former West Ender, Joe Greenberg. Often, when joined by other old residents and volunteers, the mood becomes more
- [West End Museum to Be Featured on Museum Open House](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-to-be-featured-on-museum-open-house/) - West End Museum to Be Featured on Museum Open House You are here: Home News West End Museum to Be… Museum Open House is a series featuring outstanding museums throughout Massachusetts. It is is produced by NewTV and hosted by Jay Sugarman. Each program highlights a particular museum’s current or upcoming exhibits, programs and/or resources available
- [Paula Andreottola: A Museum Volunteer’s West End Memories](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/paula-andreottola-a-museum-volunteers-west-end-memories/) - Paula Andreottola: A Museum Volunteer’s West End Memories By Tim Larson You are here: Home News Paula Andreottola: A Museum Volunteer’s… The warmth of Paula Andreottola’s brownstone apartment stands in stark contrast to the frigid winter air along the Back Bay sidewalk. Paula is a thin, friendly woman with light grey hair. She’s funny and
- [City Makes Available Original Property Records from Old West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/city-makes-available-original-property-records-from-old-west-end/) - City Makes Available Original Property Records from Old West End By Matt Ellis You are here: Home News City Makes Available Original Property… According to City property records, the building at 13 Leverett St. in the old West End was owned by the Fisher family when the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) acquired it by eminent
- [Joe McDonald Named Museum President](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/joe-mcdonald-named-museum-president/) - Joe McDonald Named Museum President By Sue Minichiello You are here: Home News Joe McDonald Named Museum President Joe McDonald Joe McDonald, a third-generation West End native and longtime community activist, has been named President of The West End Museum Board of Directors. McDonald served as a Board member for two years and as President
- [Observations from the West End Jane’s Walk](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/observations-from-the-west-end-janes-walk/) - Observations from the West End Jane’s Walk By Nicholas DeBlasio You are here: Home News Observations from the West End… On the afternoon of Saturday, May 6, a crowd of about 20 tourists, students and West End residents old and new filtered from the rain outside into The West End Museum. There, Duane Lucia greeted
- [Precious Preservation: A look at the Museum’s archives](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/precious-preservation-a-look-at-the-museums-archives-2/) - Precious Preservation: A look at the Museum’s archives By Henry White You are here: Home News Precious Preservation: A look at… The collection of historical artifacts and documents in The West End Museum’s archives is one of the key sources for creating new exhibits and finding ways to teach Boston residents and visitors alike about
- [For the Love of Spock Honors Original West Ender Leonard Nimoy](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/for-the-love-of-spock-honors-original-west-ender-leonard-nimoy/) - For the Love of Spock Honors Original West Ender Leonard Nimoy By Sue Minichiello You are here: Home News For the Love of Spock… Leonard Nimoy as Spock (Paramount) One of the West End’s favorite sons, Leonard Nimoy, is being celebrated once again in a new film. For the Love of Spock premiered at the Tribeca
- [Boston Becomes Experiential Learning Lab In Northeastern Humanities Institute](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/boston-becomes-experiential-learning-lab-in-northeastern-humanities-institute/) - Boston Becomes Experiential Learning Lab In Northeastern Humanities Institute Northeastern You are here: Home News Boston Becomes Experiential Learning Lab… What was Boston’s role in the slave trade? If you took a tour of the city, how would you know? The answer might surprise you: A single plaque at the end of the Long Wharf memorializes Boston’s
- [All You Need To Know About MGH Developments](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/all-you-need-to-know-about-mgh-developments/) - All You Need To Know About MGH Developments Boston Preservation Alliance You are here: Home News All You Need To Know… Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is beginning the process of demolishing three historic buildings in Boston’s West End neighborhood to accommodate an expansion of their hospital campus. This project was approved by the Boston Planning and
- [The Top Jewish Sites in Greater Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-top-jewish-sites-in-greater-boston/) - The Top Jewish Sites in Greater Boston Jewish Boston You are here: Home News The Top Jewish Sites in… Did you know that Boston is home to the fourth-largest Jewish community in the United States? However, according to the authors of “111 Places in Boston That You Must Not Miss,” Boston’s Jewish history started relatively
- [The Miracle of Lights Told through Art](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-miracle-of-lights-told-through-art/) - The Miracle of Lights Told through Art By Matt Ellis You are here: Home News The Miracle of Lights Told… This year marks Boston’s first seasonal Jewish public art project. Over the course of the eight nights of Hanukkah—often referred to as the “miracle of lights”—eight art installations appeared in windows around the city. Each
- [BRA Director Issues Formal Apology to Former West Enders](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/bra-director-issues-formal-apology-to-former-west-enders/) - BRA Director Issues Formal Apology to Former West Enders By Sue Minichiello You are here: Home News BRA Director Issues Formal Apology… On September 29th, during the opening reception for Dewey Defeats Truman/The Housing Act of 1949, former West Enders heard something they’ve never expected in the nearly 50 years since urban renewal destroyed their community:
- [MGH Holds Virtual Community Forum Ahead of Cambridge Street Campus Expansion](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/mgh-holds-virtual-community-forum-ahead-of-cambridge-street-campus-expansion/) - MGH Holds Virtual Community Forum Ahead of Cambridge Street Campus Expansion Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News MGH Holds Virtual Community Forum… Mass General held a Community Forum meeting virtually on Tuesday, June 21, for the various stakeholders involved in the hospital’s planned expansion of its Cambridge Street campus. Nick Haney, public coordination
- [Rebuilt WEM to Feature Immersive Spaces](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-wem-preparing-for-construction/) - Rebuilt WEM to Feature Immersive Spaces: ‘Plan to rebuild is coming together’ By Yasmeen Freightman You are here: Home News Rebuilt WEM to Feature Immersive… The team at The West End Museum is laying the groundwork for a major rebuild following January’s flood that devastated Boston’s only neighborhood museum. It’s been a productive year so
- [New Photo Exhibit on Passing of Old West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-photo-exhibit-on-passing-of-old-west-end/) - New Photo Exhibit on Passing of Old West End BNN You are here: Home News New Photo Exhibit on Passing… Starting January 21, the West End Museum presents a photo exhibit showing the transition from the old to the new neighborhood (1961-1980). Interview for BNN News with the museum’s executive director and curator of the
- [More Change is Coming to The West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/more-change-is-coming-to-the-west-end/) - More Change is Coming to The West End: An Update on the MGH Expansion By Leigh Blander You are here: Home News More Change is Coming to… After years of planning and community hearings, three historic West End buildings are scheduled to come down this summer as part of the Massachusetts General Hospital expansion. Several
- [New Board Officers Look to Future with The WEM Museum’s Restoration](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-board-officers-look-to-future-with-the-wem-museums-restoration/) - New Board Officers Look to Future with The WEM Museum’s Restoration By Yasmeen Freightman You are here: Home News New Board Officers Look to… WEM Board Officers 2022 Newly-elected officers to The West End Museum Board of Directors say restoration of Boston’s only neighborhood museum is top of mind for everyone. A flood, caused by
- [City Limits](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/city-limits/) - City Limits: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s bold plans for affordable housing run into old-school politics, perverse regulations, and limited home rule. The American Prospect You are here: Home News City Limits The downtown skyline view from LoPresti Park on the East Boston waterfront is worth lingering over despite a chilly, brisk wind. On a Tuesday
- [Community Reception To Honor West End Museum’s New President](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/community-reception-to-honor-west-end-museums-new-president-2/) - Community Reception To Honor West End Museum’s New President Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News Community Reception To Honor West… The West End Museum (WEM) celebrated its newly elected president, Lois Ascher, with a reception on May 25 in the courtyard of the First Harrison Gray Otis House. Ascher, Wentworth Institute of Technology’s
- [Community Reception To Honor West End Museum’s New President](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/community-reception-to-honor-west-end-museums-new-president/) - Community Reception To Honor West End Museum’s New President Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News Community Reception To Honor West… The West End community is welcome to attend a special reception honoring the election of Lois Ascher as the new president of The West End Museum. The event will be at the historic
- [10 events to visit in Boston this May](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/10-events-to-visit-in-boston-this-may/) - 10 events to visit in Boston this May New England Magazine You are here: Home News 10 events to visit in… After a long winter, and with longer, hotter days and nights and temperatures heading higher as the month goes on, it’s easy to see the appeal for those who chose May for a Boston
- [Community Reception to Honor  The WEM’s New President](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/community-reception-to-honor-the-wems-new-president/) - Community Reception to Honor The WEM’s New President You are here: Home News Community Reception to Honor The… Boston, MA – The West End community is welcome to attend a special reception honoring the election of Lois Ascher as the new president of The West End Museum. The event will be at the historic Otis House,
- [News Briefs](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/news-briefs-3/) - News Briefs Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News News Briefs The West End Museum will join groups in hundreds of cities around the world to lead Jane’s Walks on Friday and Saturday, May 6-7. The museum is adding two additional walks after the first filled quickly. The free walking tours will explore the
- [The Last Tenement](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-last-tenement/) - The Last Tenement Atlas Obscura You are here: Home News The Last Tenement IN THIS EPISODE OF THE ATLAS OBSCURA PODCAST, we visit the Last Tenement in Boston’s old West End, which has come to represent everything that can go wrong with urban planning. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places.
- [Honoring Jane Jacobs, Museum Tours Explore Changing Boston Neighborhoods](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/honoring-jane-jacobs-museum-tours-explore-changing-boston-neighborhoods/) - Honoring Jane Jacobs, Museum Tours Explore Changing Boston Neighborhoods You are here: Home News Honoring Jane Jacobs, Museum Tours… Boston, MA – The West End Museum will join groups in hundreds of cities around the world to lead Jane’s Walks on Friday and Saturday, May 6-7. The Museum is adding two additional walks after the first filled quickly.
- [Wu begins sunsetting urban renewal, advocates say abolishing BPDA should be next](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/wu-begins-sunsetting-urban-renewal-advocates-say-abolishing-bpda-should-be-next/) - Wu begins sunsetting urban renewal, advocates say abolishing BPDA should be next The Scope You are here: Home News Wu begins sunsetting urban renewal,…
- [West End’s Underground Railroad Stop Played Key Role in Anti-Slavery Movement](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-ends-underground-railroad-stop-played-key-role-in-anti-slavery-movement/) - West End’s Underground Railroad Stop Played Key Role in Anti-Slavery Movement By Susan Gilbert You are here: Home News West End’s Underground Railroad Stop… Underground Railroad Brought Thousands to Freedom The Underground Railroad ushered tens of thousands of slaves―men, women, and children―to freedom. It was a semi-informal network of safe houses and “conductors” ―both white and African American―many of whom secretly
- [Crime Scene: The West End’s Three Jails](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/crime-scene-the-west-ends-three-jails/) - Crime Scene: The West End’s Three Jails By Leigh Blander You are here: Home News Crime Scene: The West End’s… Boston’s West End is known for many things: its rich immigrant history, connections to the abolitionist movement, urban renewal, and many famous actors, athletes, and artists. But the neighborhood has another distinction—it has been home
- [Summer in the City – Remembering Charlesbank Beach](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/summer-in-the-city-remembering-charlesbank-beach/) - Summer in the City – Remembering Charlesbank Beach By Leigh Blander You are here: Home News Summer in the City –… For some, summer in the city is a reminder of Charlesbank Beach, where thousands of Bostonians flocked to the banks of the Charles River in the West End to go swimming. Charlesbank – which
- [Exciting Summer Programming at The WEM](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/exciting-summer-programming-at-the-wem/) - Exciting Summer Programming at The WEM You are here: Home News Exciting Summer Programming at The… This summer, The West End Museum is hitting the streets offering several exciting walking tours. First, Museum Dir. Sebastian Belfanti will lead Exploring the West End on Saturday, June 19, 11:00 a.m. The 90-minute tour will feature dozens of historic places
- [The West End Museum Welcomes New Members to its Board of Directors](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-museum-welcomes-new-members-to-its-board-of-directors/) - The West End Museum Welcomes New Members to its Board of Directors By Leigh Blander You are here: Home News The West End Museum Welcomes… The West End Museum is pleased to announce four new members to its Board of Directors this year. Each brings lived experience in the West End, along with new areas
- [Long-Awaited Renovations Underway at West End Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/long-awaited-renovations-underway-at-west-end-museum/) - Long-Awaited Renovations Underway at West End Museum By Susan Gilbert You are here: Home News Long-Awaited Renovations Underway at West… For the first time since its incorporation, The West End Museum is undergoing renovations and a modernization designed to create an even better visitor experience. The first stage of renovations – installing a replacement floor
- [Reopening scheduled for April 16th - Opening Tuesdays and Fridays](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/reopening-scheduled-for-april-16th-opening-tuesdays-and-fridays/) - Reopening scheduled for April 16th - Opening Tuesdays and Fridays You are here: Home News Reopening scheduled for April 16th… The West End Museum will be reopening on Friday, April 16th! We will be open two days a week, Tuesday and Friday, from 12 – 5pm, and are looking forward to welcoming all of our members,
- [The Last School Standing](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-last-school-standing/) - The Last School Standing By Marshall Hook You are here: Home News The Last School Standing While about a dozen original West End buildings remain in the West End Project Area, the one at 26 Blossom Street stands as the only surviving school building to have served the children of the neighborhood. The Winchell School’s
- [Behind the Scenes at the Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/behind-the-scenes-at-the-museum/) - Behind the Scenes at the Museum By Sue Minichiello You are here: Home News Behind the Scenes at the… At the Museum, we refuse to let the pandemic keep us down! We’ve been focusing on projects with long-term impact. From renovations to demographic research to a website overhaul — we’ve got some big news to
- [The Museum is Reopening July 29th](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-museum-is-reopening-july-29th/) - The Museum is Reopening July 29th You are here: Home News The Museum is Reopening July… I am so pleased to announce that The West End Museum is once again welcoming visitors as of July 29th. We will be open for our regular pre-pandemic hours, although at reduced capacity per city and state directives: Tuesday-Friday,
- [State of Affairs: Reopening & Funding](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/state-of-affairs-reopening-funding/) - State of Affairs: Reopening & Funding By Sue Minichiello You are here: Home News State of Affairs: Reopening &… With an eye on the future, Museum Director Sebastian Belfanti began working on a detailed reopening plan in April and received board approval of the plan in early May. Also in April, to help offset revenue
- [Museum Perseveres Despite Mandated Closure](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/museum-perseveres-despite-mandated-closure/) - Museum Perseveres Despite Mandated Closure Prepared by Sue Minichiello You are here: Home News Museum Perseveres Despite Mandated Closure Being closed under COVID-19 restrictions has been challenging for The West End Museum, as it has for many nonprofit institutions, particularly smaller ones that depend on foot traffic and visitor donations. Even so, the future looks
- [New Exhibit Explores Eva Whiting White, the EPH, and Life in a West End Settlement House in Partnership with Simmons University](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-exhibit-explores-eva-whiting-white-the-eph-and-life-in-a-west-end-settlement-house-in-partnership-with-simmons-university/) - New Exhibit Explores Eva Whiting White, the EPH, and Life in a West End Settlement House in Partnership with Simmons University You are here: Home News New Exhibit Explores Eva Whiting… Construction of the Elizabeth Peabody House c.1911 – 357 Charles Street (The West End Museum Archives) This week the West End Museum is excited
- [Jewish Heritage Month Honorees](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/jewish-heritage-month-honorees/) - Jewish Heritage Month Honorees You are here: Home News Jewish Heritage Month Honorees Jewish American Heritage Month banner (US Diplomatic Corps) The West End Museum is honoring two exceptional West Enders this month: Manny Brown and Annie Londonderry. Manny, who celebrates his 100th birthday quite soon, is a neighborhood treasure, who didn’t just live through
- [Exhibit: “The Old Howard Theatre”](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/exhibit-the-old-howard-theatre/) - Exhibit: “The Old Howard Theatre” You are here: Home News Exhibit: “The Old Howard Theatre” Runs Sept. 24, 2019 through Feb. 15, 2020. Reception on Oct. 17 from 6-8:30pm. Exhibition and reception are free. The West End Museum premieres a new exhibit, which runs through February 15, 2020, “The Old Howard Theatre,” in celebration of Boston’s oldest
- [The West End Museum Photo Contest](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-museum-photo-contest/) - The West End Museum Photo Contest You are here: Home News The West End Museum Photo… Do you have a great photo of the Otis House? Ether Dome? The Longfellow Bridge? Or maybe another wonderful West End scene? Introducing the West End Museum Photo Contest! As part of our new show “Life in the West
- [National War of 1812 Exhibit Travels to West End Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/national-war-of-1812-exhibit-travels-to-west-end-museum/) - National War of 1812 Exhibit Travels to West End Museum By Susan Minichiello You are here: Home News National War of 1812 Exhibit… The West End Museum in partnership with Historic New England, presents War of 1812: A Nation Forged by War. The show, a travelling mini-exhibit on loan from the National Museum of the
- [Local Student & Veteran Contributes to Museum Exhibit](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/local-student-veteran-contributes-to-museum-exhibit/) - Local Student & Veteran Contributes to Museum Exhibit By Susan Minichiello You are here: Home News Local Student & Veteran Contributes… Wentworth Institute of Technology student and Iraq War veteran Jim Cleveland created a 20-foot long scale model of a ropewalk for the Ropewalks of the West End and Beyond exhibit running at the West
- [Rope-Making Industry of Old West End Comes to Life in New Exhibit](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/rope-making-industry-of-old-west-end-comes-to-life-in-new-exhibit/) - Rope-Making Industry of Old West End Comes to Life in New Exhibit By Thomas K. Burgess & Susan Minichiello You are here: Home News Rope-Making Industry of Old West… Just a decade after settlement in 1630, Boston had established its first shipyard big enough to launch a 160-ton merchant vessel, the Trial. At the same
- [2012 Shows Reflect Museum's Planning and Partnerships](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/2012-shows-reflect-museums-planning-and-partnerships/) - 2012 Shows Reflect Museum's Planning and Partnerships By Matt Ellis You are here: Home News 2012 Shows Reflect Museum’s Planning… 2012 has gotten off to a great start at the West End Museum with three shows highlighting the history, culture and social relevance of the neighborhood. As soon as the curtain came down on Hidden Gems
- [West End Native Joe McDonald Bridges Old and New](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-native-joe-mcdonald-bridges-old-and-new/) - West End Native Joe McDonald Bridges Old and New By Susan Minichiello You are here: Home News West End Native Joe McDonald… West End Museum Advisory Board Member Joe McDonald is no stranger to community activism. As a second-generation West End native, he grew up watching his father dedicate countless hours to enhancing the neighborhood.
- [Beneath the Wrecking Ball: A West End Landlord](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/beneath-the-wrecking-ball-a-west-end-landlord/) - Beneath the Wrecking Ball: A West End Landlord You are here: Home News Beneath the Wrecking Ball: A… Depicting the buildings and architecture of the West End just prior to demolition under urban renewal and conveying the perspective of a property owner, Beneath the Wrecking Ball: A West End Landlord features photographs from a collection donated to
- [Support the WEM as We Rebuild](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/support-the-wem-as-we-rebuild/) - Support the WEM as We Rebuild You are here: Home News Support the WEM as We… Please consider supporting The West end Museum as we work to rebuild after flooding destroyed the Museum on January 15th. The Museum has worked for more than a decade to preserve the story of the West End, foster community
- [The Beatles Invade Boston: 50th Anniversary Celebration](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-beatles-invade-boston-50th-anniversary-celebration/) - The Beatles Invade Boston: 50th Anniversary Celebration You are here: Home News The Beatles Invade Boston: 50th… September 2014 marks 50 years since The Beatles descended upon Boston during the group’s first US tour. The Fab Four performed their only concert at the Boston Garden as part of the tour, which sparked the British Invasion
- [Exhibit: The Elizabeth Peabody House](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/exhibit-the-elizabeth-peabody-house/) - Exhibit: The Elizabeth Peabody House You are here: Home News Exhibit: The Elizabeth Peabody House Tuesday, May 20th through Tuesday, September 16th @ The West End Museum (Members Gallery). Opening Reception Tuesday May 20th at 6:30 PM. Free and open to the public. The exhibit surveys the history and prominence of The Elizabeth Peabody House,
- [Exhibit: Hotel Manger/Madison](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/exhibit-hotel-manger-madison/) - Exhibit: Hotel Manger/Madison You are here: Home News Exhibit: Hotel Manger/Madison Tuesday, Feb 4th, 2014 – Saturday, April 19th, 2014 @ The West End Museum (Members’ Gallery) Boston, MA—On Tuesday, February 4, The West End Museum will premiere a new exhibit, Relics of a Bygone Era: Exploring the Hotel Manger/Madison. The exhibit runs through Saturday, March 22
- [West End Museum 2014 Annual Appeal In Full Swing](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-2014-annual-appeal-in-full-swing/) - West End Museum 2014 Annual Appeal In Full Swing By The West End Museum Board of Directors You are here: Home News West End Museum 2014 Annual… The 2014 West End Museum Annual Appeal was launched at the October 18th Dance Party and has thus far raised over $30,000 toward our goal of $50,000. We would
- [Exhibition: The Parkman - Webster Murder Case](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/exhibition-the-parkman-webster-murder-case-2/) - Exhibition: The Parkman - Webster Murder Case You are here: Home News Exhibition: The Parkman – Webster… September 24 through December 21 in the Main Exhibit Hall Reception, Friday, October 4, 2013 at 6:30 pm New Exhibit Revisits 19th Century’s Most Infamous Murder, Trial & Execution Highlights Long-Debated Legalities & Questionable Conviction The 1849 murder
- [Black Lives Matter – An Important Message from Museum Director Sebastian Belfanti](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/black-lives-matter-an-important-message-from-museum-director-sebastian-belfanti/) - Black Lives Matter – An Important Message from Museum Director Sebastian Belfanti By Sebastian Belfanti You are here: Home News Black Lives Matter – An… After months of social distance and loss, the past month has been particularly difficult. We have been forced to reflect on the painful history of racism and segregation that led
- [The West End Museum Launches a gofundme Campaign](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-museum-launches-a-gofundme-campaign/) - The West End Museum Launches a gofundme Campaign You are here: Home News The West End Museum Launches… Boston, MA – On April 1 The West End Museum launched a gofundme campaign to assist in raising funds while we are closed for the COVID-19 epidemic. This closure has presented new challenges for our community, but
- [Exhibition: Cycling Legends of the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/exhibition-cycling-legends-of-the-west-end/) - Exhibition: Cycling Legends of the West End You are here: Home News Exhibition: Cycling Legends of the… Runs February 18, 2020 through May 30, 2020. Reception on February 29 from 2-4pm. Exhibition and reception are free. Boston, MA— On Tuesday, February 18, The West End Museum premieres a new exhibit, “Cycling Legends of the West
- [Keating Wheel Company – Our Story](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/keating-wheel-company-our-story/) - Keating Wheel Company – Our Story By Nick Keating, www.keatingwheelcompany.com You are here: Home News Keating Wheel Company – Our… Keating Wheel Co Logo (Keating Wheel Co) I was incredibly excited to receive an invitation to contribute towards The West End Museum’s bicycling exhibit, both in providing a historic Keating bicycle, and in discussing my
- [From the Archives: West Ender Video Newsletter; Digitization & Cataloging](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/from-the-archives-west-ender-video-newsletter-digitization-cataloging/) - From the Archives: West Ender Video Newsletter; Digitization & Cataloging By Sue Minichiello You are here: Home News From the Archives: West Ender… The West End Museum’s Archives are not just a source of material for use in our exhibits and social media. Authors and reporters, researchers and students, and old and new West Enders
- [Where are They Now? Peter Lucas: A Former West Ender - In His Own Words](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/where-are-they-now-peter-lucas-a-former-west-ender-in-his-own-words/) - Where are They Now? Peter Lucas: A Former West Ender - In His Own Words By Peter Lucas You are here: Home News Where are They Now? Peter… My father, Andon Lucas, emigrated from Korca, Albania to Boston as a young boy in the early 1900s. He later went back to marry my mother, Andromarche,
- [Ira Tarlin: Recollections from the Son of a West End Landlord](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/ira-tarlin-recollections-from-the-son-of-a-west-end-landlord/) - Ira Tarlin: Recollections from the Son of a West End Landlord By Tim Larson You are here: Home News Ira Tarlin: Recollections from the… For many years prior to the demolition of the West End, Ira Tarlin ran an extensive real estate business in the neighborhood. His story, and that of others who owned and
- [The West End I Remember: And What I Later Learned Happened to It](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-i-remember-and-what-i-later-learned-happened-to-it/) - The West End I Remember: And What I Later Learned Happened to It By James Armstrong You are here: Home News The West End I Remember:… I write this as a mature—even old, by most measures—man recalling vivid memories of walking through Boston’s West End in my youth. I am relying only on my recall
- [Saturday Evening Girls](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/saturday-evening-girls/) - Saturday Evening Girls By Susan Minichiello You are here: Home News Saturday Evening Girls The story of the Saturday Evening Girls (SEG) is a compelling tale of female empowerment that dates back to an age when life offered women limited opportunities. The women who founded and became members of the SEG—many of them immigrants of
- [Renovations are Just Part of the Changes at The West End Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/renovations-are-just-part-of-the-changes-at-the-west-end-museum/) - Renovations are Just Part of the Changes at The West End Museum Susan Gilbert You are here: Home News Renovations are Just Part of… An Effort to Create a Better Experience for Visitors and an Enhanced Examination of this Vital Neighborhood As the West End community continues to grow and evolve over the coming decades,
- [Programming Picks Up at The WEM](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/programming-picks-up-at-the-wem/) - Programming Picks Up at The WEM By Leigh Blander You are here: Home News Programming Picks Up at The… Like other Boston museums that delayed new programming until after lockdowns had lifted, The WEM has been busy these past few months organizing and launching an eclectic mix of programming—from bicycle roller racing to a spooky
- [Duane Lucia Returns as West End Museum Executive Director](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/duane-lucia-returns-as-west-end-museum-executive-director/) - Duane Lucia Returns as West End Museum Executive Director You are here: Home News Duane Lucia Returns as West… Local historian, community activist, and arts enthusiast Duane Lucia has been reinstated as executive director of The West End Museum. Duane Lucia, President Lucia served in this role from 2012 into 2015, and briefly as President
- [Local Businesses & Centers Temporarily Closed Due To COVID-19](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/local-businesses-centers-temporarily-closed-due-to-covid-19/) - Local Businesses & Centers Temporarily Closed Due To COVID-19 North End Waterfront You are here: Home News Local Businesses & Centers Temporarily… In attempts to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and keep North End/Waterfront community members safe, many local businesses and centers have announced temporarily closures. The following list, sorted alphabetically, was last
- [Book Talk: A History Of African-American Cycling In Boston Feb. 22](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/book-talk-a-history-of-african-american-cycling-in-boston-feb-22/) - Book Talk: A History Of African-American Cycling In Boston Feb. 22 North End Waterfront You are here: Home News Book Talk: A History Of… The West End Museum is hosting author Lorenz Finison who will give a talk combining material from his first two books, Boston’s Cycling Craze and Boston’s 20th Century Bicycling Renaissance, on Saturday, February 22,
- [Film Nights Celebrate Scollay Square And Silent Movie Era](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/film-nights-celebrate-scollay-square-and-silent-movie-era/) - Film Nights Celebrate Scollay Square And Silent Movie Era News Organization You are here: Home News Film Nights Celebrate Scollay Square… Scollay Square served as Boston’s premier entertainment center for nearly 120 years until its demolition under urban renewal in 1962, later to be reborn as Government Center. Opera and theater gave way to vaudeville
- [West End Museum Hosts 8th Annual Italian Heritage Month Honoree Night](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-hosts-8th-annual-italian-heritage-month-honoree-night-3/) - West End Museum Hosts 8th Annual Italian Heritage Month Honoree Night We the Italians You are here: Home News West End Museum Hosts 8th… For the eighth consecutive year, The West End Museum marks Italian Heritage Month by recognizing individuals of Italian descent for their contributions to preserving the culture of the West End and its rich
- [12 Unsung Boston-Area Museums Worth a Visit](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/12-unsung-boston-area-museums-worth-a-visit/) - 12 Unsung Boston-Area Museums Worth a Visit Curbed Boston You are here: Home News 12 Unsung Boston-Area Museums Worth… The Boston region is home to some of the world’s most notable museums. But it also hosts some lesser-known institutions of collective preservation. These include one of the oldest military museums on the continent and one
- [Heritage Night](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/heritage-night/) - Heritage Night Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News Heritage Night The West End Museum held its First Annual Heritage Night on December 5 to recognize the more than 20 ethnic groups that lived in the old West End. Pictures is original West Ender, Joe McDonald, member of the West End Museum Board of
- [West End Museum Hosts 8th Annual Italian Heritage Month Honoree Night](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-hosts-8th-annual-italian-heritage-month-honoree-night-2/) - West End Museum Hosts 8th Annual Italian Heritage Month Honoree Night Post-Gazette You are here: Home News West End Museum Hosts 8th… For the eighth consecutive year, The West End Museum marks Italian Heritage Month by recognizing individuals of Italian descent for their contributions to preserving the culture of the West End and its rich
- [West End Museum Hosts 8th Annual Italian Heritage Month Honoree Night](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-hosts-8th-annual-italian-heritage-month-honoree-night/) - West End Museum Hosts 8th Annual Italian Heritage Month Honoree Night North End Waterfront You are here: Home News West End Museum Hosts 8th… For the eighth consecutive year, The West End Museum marks Italian Heritage Month by recognizing individuals of Italian descent for their contributions to preserving the culture of the West End and its rich
- [Open Canal Street Sees Low Afternoon Turnout](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/open-canal-street-sees-low-afternoon-turnout/) - Open Canal Street Sees Low Afternoon Turnout North End Waterfront You are here: Home News Open Canal Street Sees Low… On Saturday, July 8th, 2017, The City of Boston closed vehicular traffic off to Canal Street from 10 AM to 8 PM. The whole length of the street was opened up for people to walk
- [Photography Exhibit Reveals Property Owner’s Perspective On West End Urban Renewal](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/photography-exhibit-reveals-property-owners-perspective-on-west-end-urban-renewal/) - Photography Exhibit Reveals Property Owner’s Perspective On West End Urban Renewal North End Waterfront You are here: Home News Photography Exhibit Reveals Property Owner’s… On display at The West End Museum from now until Fall 2017, are 60 year old photographs depicting the West End before the urban renewal that took place in the neighborhood.
- [Museum To Celebrate Distinguished West Enders Of Jewish Descent](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/museum-to-celebrate-distinguished-west-enders-of-jewish-descent/) - Museum To Celebrate Distinguished West Enders Of Jewish Descent North End Waterfront You are here: Home News Museum To Celebrate Distinguished West… The West End Museum is proud to mark Jewish Heritage Month by honoring three outstanding West Enders of Jewish descent. The Museum will host its annual Jewish Heritage Honoree Night on Tuesday, May
- [West End Museum to Celebrate Distinguished West Enders of Jewish Descent for Jewish Heritage Month](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-to-celebrate-distinguished-west-enders-of-jewish-descent-for-jewish-heritage-month/) - West End Museum to Celebrate Distinguished West Enders of Jewish Descent for Jewish Heritage Month Post-Gazette You are here: Home News West End Museum to Celebrate… The West End Museum is proud to mark Jewish Heritage Month by honoring three outstanding West Enders of Jewish descent. The Museum will host its annual Jewish Heritage Honoree
- [Thursday’s Guide: May The 4th Be With You, Spring Proof, Public Safety Meeting Tonight](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/thursdays-guide-may-the-4th-be-with-you-spring-proof-public-safety-meeting-tonight/) - Thursday’s Guide: May The 4th Be With You, Spring Proof, Public Safety Meeting Tonight North End Waterfront You are here: Home News Thursday’s Guide: May The 4th… 2:00pm Jane’s Walk West End Tour – Starts at West End Museum. Jane’s Walk West End Tour, the cost is free. The event will begin with a Museum tour of
- [News Briefs](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/news-briefs-2/) - News Briefs The Boston Sun You are here: Home News News Briefs The West End Museum will host a walking tour of the New York Streets in May. The walk will concentrate on Boston’s first urban renewal project, which took place in the area of the South End known as the New York Streets. Historian
- [News Briefs](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/news-briefs/) - News Briefs The Boston Sun You are here: Home News News Briefs NEW YORK STREETS WALKING TOUR The West End Museum will host a walking tour of the New York Streets in May. The walk will concentrate on Boston’s first urban renewal project, which took place in the area of the South End known as
- [Joe McDonald Named New West End Museum President](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/joe-mcdonald-named-new-west-end-museum-president/) - Joe McDonald Named New West End Museum President Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News Joe McDonald Named New West… Joe McDonald, a third-generation West End native and longtime community activist, has been named President of The West End Museum Board of Directors. McDonald served as a Board member for two years and as
- [Museum Marks ‘Irish Heritage Month’ by Honoring Notable West Enders of Irish Descent](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/museum-marks-irish-heritage-month-by-honoring-notable-west-enders-of-irish-descent/) - Museum Marks ‘Irish Heritage Month’ by Honoring Notable West Enders of Irish Descent Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News Museum Marks ‘Irish Heritage Month’… As part of Irish Heritage Month, The West End Museum is once again celebrating notable West Enders of Irish descent. On Tuesday, March 14, the Museum will host its
- [Monday’s Briefing: St. Patty’s Pride, Anticipated Restaurant Openings, Potential Historic Landmarks](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/mondays-briefing-st-pattys-pride-anticipated-restaurant-openings-potential-historic-landmarks/) - Monday’s Briefing: St. Patty’s Pride, Anticipated Restaurant Openings, Potential Historic Landmarks North End Waterfront You are here: Home News Monday’s Briefing: St. Patty’s Pride,… North Square Oyster will be opened in April by Nicholas Frattaroli, the owner of North End’s gastropub Ward 8. The new place will be in the space that formerly housed Gennaro’s
- [​Five things you need to know today, and Boston's New York Streets](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/five-things-you-need-to-know-today-and-bostons-new-york-streets/) - Five things you need to know today, and Boston's New York Streets Boston Business Journal You are here: Home News ​Five things you need to… The New York Streets: Boston’s first urban renewal You’re probably familiar with the Albany Street exit of I-93, but you might not know that it was part of the New
- [Monday Briefing: President’s Day, School Vacation Week, Massive Sea Barrier?](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/monday-briefing-presidents-day-school-vacation-week-massive-sea-barrier/) - Monday Briefing: President’s Day, School Vacation Week, Massive Sea Barrier? North End Waterfront You are here: Home News Monday Briefing: President’s Day, School… Monday, February 20 6:30pm Finding Dory Movie at Faneuil Hall Marketplace Quincy Market Lower Rotunda. Faneuil Hall Marketplace, a historic landmark, will be transformed into a movie theatre where families can come and enjoy
- [The Weekender: Urban Renewal Exhibit, North Station Traffic Plan, 5-Story Residential Proposal?](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-weekender-urban-renewal-exhibit-north-station-traffic-plan-5-story-residential-proposal/) - The Weekender: Urban Renewal Exhibit, North Station Traffic Plan, 5-Story Residential Proposal? North End Waterfront You are here: Home News The Weekender: Urban Renewal Exhibit,… The West End museum held an exhibit to portray how the West End was demolished as a victim of ‘urban renewal.’ This new exhibit tells the story of this lost ‘sister’ community, read the post for more
- [Exhibit Explores a Demolished South End Neighborhood](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/exhibit-explores-a-demolished-south-end-neighborhood/) - Exhibit Explores a Demolished South End Neighborhood Boston Guardian You are here: Home News Exhibit Explores a Demolished South… The demolition and partial rebirth of the New York Streets neighborhood comes alive at the West End Museum in an exhibit that challenges how city government shaped Boston’s growth. Organized by curator Duane Lucia, “The New
- [Before the West End Came the New York Streets](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/before-the-west-end-came-the-new-york-streets/) - Before the West End Came the New York Streets Post-Gazette You are here: Home News Before the West End Came… Prior to the demolition of Boston’s old West End, another vibrant, multi-ethnic neighborhood of tenement houses and mom-and-pop shops fell victim to so-called “urban renewal.” From February 21st through fall 2017, the West End Museum
- [Celebrating the Holidays](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/celebrating-the-holidays/) - Celebrating the Holidays Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News Celebrating the Holidays The West End Civic Association (WECA) held its annual holiday gathering on Thursday, Dec. 8. Members and their guests met in the West End Museum to enjoy good company, food and beverages. They heard from 2016 President Sean Michael Connolly, who
- [West End Museum Keeps Beloved Boston Neighborhood Alive](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-keeps-beloved-boston-neighborhood-alive/) - West End Museum Keeps Beloved Boston Neighborhood Alive HuffPost You are here: Home News West End Museum Keeps Beloved… Actor Leonard Nimoy, media magnate Sumner Redstone, singer Buddy Clark, and film icon Joseph E. Levine, whose involvements as a producer, distributor or financier included The Lion in Winter, The Night Porter, The Producers, The Graduate and Carnal Knowledge, hailed
- [3 Thing’s For Wednesday: Fall Haze, Bridge Design Meeting, DiMasi Case](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/3-things-for-wednesday-fall-haze-bridge-design-meeting-dimasi-case/) - 3 Thing’s For Wednesday: Fall Haze, Bridge Design Meeting, DiMasi Case North End Waterfront You are here: Home News 3 Thing’s For Wednesday: Fall… Italian Heritage Month Film: Todo Modo. Party leader and power broker Aldo Moro, holed up with his cronies and rivals at a monastic retreat where they plot their political fortunes while being
- [3 Things For Tuesday: Aerial Shot, FOCCP Meeting, High End Eastie & Bruce!](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/3-things-for-tuesday-aerial-shot-foccp-meeting-high-end-eastie-bruce/) - 3 Things For Tuesday: Aerial Shot, FOCCP Meeting, High End Eastie & Bruce! North End Waterfront You are here: Home News 3 Things For Tuesday: Aerial… 6:30pm Italian Heritage Month Honors at West End Museum. Honoring current and former West Enders of Italian heritage who have contributed to preserving the culture of the West End and
- [West End Museum Hosts 7th Annual Italian Heritage Month Celebration](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-hosts-7th-annual-italian-heritage-month-celebration/) - West End Museum Hosts 7th Annual Italian Heritage Month Celebration Post-Gazette You are here: Home News West End Museum Hosts 7th… The West End Museum is hosting events celebrating Italian Heritage Month for the seventh consecutive year. Prior to the demolition of Boston’s West End during urban renewal, many Italian-American families called the neighborhood home.
- [West End Social Planned at Museum on Sept 15](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-social-planned-at-museum-on-sept-15/) - West End Social Planned at Museum on Sept 15 Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News West End Social Planned at… Original and current West Enders, your family and friends are invited to the next West End Social at the West End Museum on Thursday, September 15th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Admission is
- [Tuesday’s 3 Things & Photo: Transportation Study, Prince The Cat Online, 1915 Endicott Street, Harborwalk Closed?](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/tuesdays-3-things-photo-transportation-study-prince-the-cat-online-1915-endicott-street-harborwalk-closed/) - Tuesday’s 3 Things & Photo: Transportation Study, Prince The Cat Online, 1915 Endicott Street, Harborwalk Closed? North End Waterfront You are here: Home News Tuesday’s 3 Things & Photo:… 6:00pm North Station Transportation Study – Visioning Session at West End Museum. A public meeting has been scheduled to kick off the community engagement process for the
- [West End Museum Transportation Exhibit](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-transportation-exhibit/) - West End Museum Transportation Exhibit North End Regional Review You are here: Home News West End Museum Transportation Exhibit Located near North Station, the West End Museum, 50 Staniford Street, newest exhibit depicts the West End’s role in early Boston Transportation. The exhibit recounts the phases of development since the 18th century through graphic panels
- [Exhibit Explores History of Public Transportation in Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/exhibit-explores-history-of-public-transportation-in-boston/) - Exhibit Explores History of Public Transportation in Boston Post-Gazette You are here: Home News Exhibit Explores History of Public… Public transportation has shaped life in Boston and its neighborhoods since the first English settlers arrived in the early 17th century. Its evolution over the course of more than 200 years is a fascinating tale of
- [Leonard Nimoy Honored by Zachary Quinto at 'Star Trek' Event](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/leonard-nimoy-honored-by-zachary-quinto-at-star-trek-event/) - Leonard Nimoy Honored by Zachary Quinto at 'Star Trek' Event Inquisitr You are here: Home News Leonard Nimoy Honored by Zachary… Zachary Quinto, who’s played Mr. Spock in the newest Star Trek films, paid tribute to the late Leonard Nimoy, during a fan event on Friday night. According to Entertainment Tonight, Quinto appeared at the event titled Star Trek
- [Laurie Kirby Previews tonight's Jewish Heritage Month Honoree Night](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/laurie-kirby-previews-tonights-jewish-heritage-month-honoree-night/) - Laurie Kirby Previews tonight's Jewish Heritage Month Honoree Night WBZ You are here: Home News Laurie Kirby Previews tonight’s Jewish… At 4:55: Laurie previews tonight’s Jewish Heritage Month Honoree Night at the @westendmuseum, 150 Staniford St. READ THE ARTICLE
- [3 Things & Photo Tuesday: North End Sunrise, Graduation Weekend, No Coffee?](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/3-things-photo-tuesday-north-end-sunrise-graduation-weekend-no-coffee/) - 3 Things & Photo Tuesday: North End Sunrise, Graduation Weekend, No Coffee? North End Waterfront You are here: Home News 3 Things & Photo Tuesday:… 1. Looking to entertain the kids? The North End branch Boston Public Library will be hosting toddler storytime (at 10:30am) and baby storytime (at 11:15am). Complete with rhymes, stories, and movement for those ages, no
- [Leonard Nimoy Honored](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/leonard-nimoy-honored/) - Leonard Nimoy Honored Boston Globe You are here: Home News Leonard Nimoy Honored As part of Jewish Heritage Month, the West End Museum is paying tribute to the late great Leonard Nimoy and other notable West Enders of Jewish descent on May 17. In addition to Spock, Fanny Goldstein, the first Jewish woman to run a branch of the Boston Public
- [Leonard Nimoy takes a virtual star turn in the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/leonard-nimoy-takes-a-virtual-star-turn-in-the-west-end/) - Leonard Nimoy takes a virtual star turn in the West End New Boston Post You are here: Home News Leonard Nimoy takes a virtual… BOSTON – Last year’s passing of Leonard Nimoy, who played Mr. Spock in the “Star Trek” TV series and movies, delivered a blow to “trekkies” worldwide. A year later, Nimoy’s memory will
- [History of Education Exhibit at West End Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/history-of-education-exhibit-at-west-end-museum/) - History of Education Exhibit at West End Museum Post-Gazette You are here: Home News History of Education Exhibit at… The West End Museum is set to host a new exhibit honoring the neighborhood’s rich history of education. School Days in the West End runs from January 19 through July 9, 2016, in the Museum’s Main
- [At Hanukkah, Art Brightens the World from Boston, Warsaw and Israel](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/at-hanukkah-art-brightens-the-world-from-boston-warsaw-and-israel/) - At Hanukkah, Art Brightens the World from Boston, Warsaw and Israel HuffPost You are here: Home News At Hanukkah, Art Brightens the… Boston — As an illuminating Hanukkah gift, a trio of the city’s most inventive Jewish cultural organizations is treating Bostonians to its first ever Jewish public art installation. Eight Nights Eight Windows adds to
- [8 Nights, 8 Windows with Laura Mandel, New Center for Arts and Culture](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/8-nights-8-windows-with-laura-mandel-new-center-for-arts-and-culture/) - 8 Nights, 8 Windows with Laura Mandel, New Center for Arts and Culture BNN You are here: Home News 8 Nights, 8 Windows with…
- [Together at last! Holbrook, Milton elders share West End memories](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/together-at-last-holbrook-milton-elders-share-west-end-memories/) - Together at last! Holbrook, Milton elders share West End memories The Patriot Ledger You are here: Home News Together at last! Holbrook, Milton… Lucille Azanow, who turns 88 on Dec. 23, of Holbrook paid a visit Monday Dec. 14, 2015 to 96-year-old Edith Rothman in Milton. A Patriot Ledger article last year brought them together.
- [Events Of The Week: Fall Festival, Elephant Brunch, Rachel Revere Meeting And More!](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/events-of-the-week-fall-festival-elephant-brunch-rachel-revere-meeting-and-more/) - Events Of The Week: Fall Festival, Elephant Brunch, Rachel Revere Meeting And More! North End Waterfront You are here: Home News Events Of The Week: Fall… 4:00pm Idelebile Italia Photography Exhibit at West End Museum [150 Staniford St, Boston] Members Gallery Exhibit: Indelebile Italia is free through November 28th and is open during regular Museum hours.
- [Urban Renewal? BRA Debate Goes Retro](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/urban-renewal-bra-debate-goes-retro/) - Urban Renewal? BRA Debate Goes Retro Boston Globe You are here: Home News Urban Renewal? BRA Debate Goes… If Brian Golden and Corey Zehngebot were selling the exact same policy under any name but “urban renewal,” they’d make more headway among Boston’s wary grass-roots activists, who remember what that phrase used to mean. Golden is director of
- [BRA Apologizes for West End Urban Renewal](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/bra-apologizes-for-west-end-urban-renewal/) - BRA Apologizes for West End Urban Renewal Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News BRA Apologizes for West End… During the opening reception of an exhibit exploring the impact of urban renewal on the West End in the 1950s and ‘60s, the director of the Boston Redevelopment Authority issued the first formal apology on
- [New Boston Exhibition Tackles Urban Renewal](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-boston-exhibition-tackles-urban-renewal/) - New Boston Exhibition Tackles Urban Renewal Next City You are here: Home News New Boston Exhibition Tackles Urban… In what it admits is an “unlikely partnership,” the Boston Redevelopment Authority and the West End Museum have collaborated on an urban renewal exhibition, which opened at the museum last week. The BRA, of course, is the agency behind the
- [BRA On the West End Demolition in the 1950s: Our Bad](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/bra-on-the-west-end-demolition-in-the-1950s-our-bad/) - BRA On the West End Demolition in the 1950s: Our Bad Curbed Boston You are here: Home News BRA On the West End… In the late 1950s, the Boston Redevelopment Authority oversaw the wholesales demolition of several acres of the West End and the displacement of thousands of residents, many of them long-timers. It was
- [New Photography Exhibit Captures Italy’s Beauty & Mystery](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-photography-exhibit-captures-italys-beauty-mystery/) - New Photography Exhibit Captures Italy’s Beauty & Mystery Post-Gazette You are here: Home News New Photography Exhibit Captures Italy’s… This fall, The West End Museum will host a new photography exhibit that celebrates the beauty and mystery of Italy in its Members’ Gallery. Indelebile Italia is part of the Museum’s annual commemoration of Italian Heritage
- [New Photography Exhibit Captures Italy’s Beauty and Mystery](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-photography-exhibit-captures-italys-beauty-and-mystery/) - New Photography Exhibit Captures Italy’s Beauty and Mystery Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News New Photography Exhibit Captures Italy’s… This fall, The West End Museum will host a new photography exhibit in its Members’ Gallery that celebrates the beauty and mystery of Italy. “Indelebile Italia” is part of the museum’s annual commemoration of
- [Tide Power in Colonial Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/tide-power-in-colonial-boston/) - Tide Power in Colonial Boston The Bay State Banner You are here: Home News Tide Power in Colonial Boston To fuel mills for producing flour, fabric, lumber and even chocolate, innovators in colonial Boston turned to the power of the tides. From through September 19, a new exhibit in the Members’ Gallery of The West
- [Community Calendar](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/community-calendar/) - Community Calendar The Bay State Banner You are here: Home News Community Calendar As the nation commemorates Jewish Heritage Month, The West End Museum is celebrating notable West Enders of Jewish background. On Thursday May 28, the Museum will host Jewish Honoree Night… READ THE ARTICLE
- [In Pursuit of Excellence: The West End House](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/in-pursuit-of-excellence-the-west-end-house/) - In Pursuit of Excellence: The West End House The Bay State Banner You are here: Home News In Pursuit of Excellence: The… From March 31 through August 22, The West End Museum will host a new exhibit in its Main Exhibit Hall. In Pursuit of Excellence: The West End House features artifacts, photographs, oral history
- [West End Museum to Host Jazz Week Exhibit, Concerts & Film](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-to-host-jazz-week-exhibit-concerts-film/) - West End Museum to Host Jazz Week Exhibit, Concerts & Film Post-Gazette You are here: Home News West End Museum to Host… Lawrence Berk grew up in the West End and is best known as the founder of Berklee College of Music. He played piano as a youth in the Boston English High School band
- [New Exhibit Reveals Rich History of West End House New Exhibit Reveals Rich History of West End House](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-exhibit-reveals-rich-history-of-west-end-house-new-exhibit-reveals-rich-history-of-west-end-house/) - New Exhibit Reveals Rich History of West End House New Exhibit Reveals Rich History of West End House Post-Gazette You are here: Home News New Exhibit Reveals Rich History… From March 31st through August 22nd, The West End Museum will host a new exhibit in its Main Exhibit Hall. In Pursuit of Excellence: The West
- [BNN News Interviews Lolita Parker, Jr.](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/bnn-news-interviews-lolita-parker-jr/) - BNN News Interviews Lolita Parker, Jr. BNN News You are here: Home News BNN News Interviews Lolita Parker,…
- [New exhibit sheds light on shadowed West End prison](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-exhibit-sheds-light-on-shadowed-west-end-prison-2/) - New exhibit sheds light on shadowed West End prison The Bay State Banner You are here: Home News New exhibit sheds light on… All but forgotten in the narratives of Boston and the West End, the Leverett Street Jail has an important story that merits examination and remembrance. From February 17 through April 18, a
- [Remembering Old West End Native, Leonard Nimoy](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/remembering-old-west-end-native-leonard-nimoy/) - Remembering Old West End Native, Leonard Nimoy North End Waterfront You are here: Home News Remembering Old West End Native,… A native of the old West End, Leonard Nimoy, died on Friday, February 27, 2015 at 83 from obstructive pulmonary disease. The actor is most famous for his role as “Mr. Spock” on TV series
- [Boston Remembers Native Leonard Nimoy, Old West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/boston-remembers-native-leonard-nimoy-old-west-end-2/) - Boston Remembers Native Leonard Nimoy, Old West End NECN You are here: Home News Boston Remembers Native Leonard Nimoy,… Boston’s West End looks nothing like it did when Leonard Nimoy was born there in 1931. Then, there were half a dozen schools, 32 ethnic groups and hundreds of tenement houses. But that is where the
- [Remembering Leonard Nimoy: A Look Back at His Time in Boston’s West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/remembering-leonard-nimoy-a-look-back-at-his-time-in-bostons-west-end/) - Remembering Leonard Nimoy: A Look Back at His Time in Boston’s West End BDCwire You are here: Home News Remembering Leonard Nimoy: A Look… Actor Leonard Nimoy has passed away at age 83 in his home in Los Angeles. Nimoy had been admitted to the hospital earlier this week with chest pains. His wife, Susan Bay Nimoy,
- [Urban Renewal](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/urban-renewal/) - Urban Renewal Panorama You are here: Home News Urban Renewal Although a California native, transplanted Bostonian and photographer Lolita Parker, jr. has diligently documented the tremendous changes that have occurred in the Hub’s West End over the past 16 years. The exhibit… … READ THE ARTICLE
- [New Exhibit Sheds Light on Shadowed West End Prison](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-exhibit-sheds-light-on-shadowed-west-end-prison/) - New Exhibit Sheds Light on Shadowed West End Prison Post-Gazette You are here: Home News New Exhibit Sheds Light on… All but forgotten in the narratives of Boston and the West End, the Leverett Street Jail has an important story that merits examination and remembrance. From February 17th through April 18th, a new exhibit in
- [Events: Several Neighborhood Meetings, NEMPAC Concert, Molasses Flood & Brinks Anniversary](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/events-several-neighborhood-meetings-nempac-concert-molasses-flood-brinks-anniversary/) - Events: Several Neighborhood Meetings, NEMPAC Concert, Molasses Flood & Brinks Anniversary North End Waterfront You are here: Home News Events: Several Neighborhood Meetings, NEMPAC… Monthly Meetings and Anniversaries fill up the events this week in the neighborhood. Meetings pack the schedule, from RUFF, Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, to the monthly North End
- [Pick of the Day](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/pick-of-the-day-5/) - Pick of the Day Boston Globe You are here: Home News Pick of the Day An interpretive performance of Anton Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya,” the 1994 film “Vanya on 42nd St.” is a tribute to the Russian writer’s work, as well as the creative process itself. The special screening of the Louis Malle-directed film — which stars
- [Boston photographer casts a lens on the lights and shadows of Boston’s West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/boston-photographer-casts-a-lens-on-the-lights-and-shadows-of-bostons-west-end/) - Boston photographer casts a lens on the lights and shadows of Boston’s West End Metro You are here: Home News Boston photographer casts a lens… Over the past 16 years, Boston’s West End has seen a series of rapid-fire changes. From the dismantling of the iconic elevated MBTA tracks, to the completion of the Central Artery. Perched
- [Pick of the Day](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/pick-of-the-day-4/) - Pick of the Day Boston Globe You are here: Home News Pick of the Day Included on Time magazine’s “Top 100 English-Speaking Novels Since 1923” list, Zadie Smith’s first novel, “White Teeth,” garnered the British writer much acclaim, which she’s built upon with three more novels and a collection of essays. She stops by Wellesley
- [New Exhibit Traces West End Circus Tradition & History](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-exhibit-traces-west-end-circus-tradition-history/) - New Exhibit Traces West End Circus Tradition & History Post-Gazette You are here: Home News New Exhibit Traces West End… 31, 2015, The West End Museum will host a new exhibit, The Circus: A West End Tradition, in its Members Gallery. The exhibit traces the origins and development of the circus in the U.S., from
- [Pick of the Day](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/pick-of-the-day-3/) - Pick of the Day Boston Globe You are here: Home News Pick of the Day Guitarist Paul Speidel’s seemingly effortless combination of blues, jazz, and funk has made him a mainstay on Boston’s blues scene for the last two decades. He brings his talent to the stage for The Paul Speidel Band’s 20th Anniversary Blues Show,
- [Pick of the Day](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/pick-of-the-day-2/) - Pick of the Day Boston Globe You are here: Home News Pick of the Day Hometown glory Boston played a key role in the Civil War, not only as a center of abolitionist activity but as home to groups fighting for the cause. Learn about the city’s involvement in the conflict with Civil War expert Barbara
- [South Shore residents bring West End memories to Road Show](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/south-shore-residents-bring-west-end-memories-to-road-show/) - South Shore residents bring West End memories to Road Show Patriot Ledger You are here: Home News South Shore residents bring West… BOSTON — Stories of how urban renewal swept through the West End of Boston in 1959 and took out an entire neighborhood can be heard around the South Shore 55 years later. On
- [A GOOD AGE: Memories of Boston's old West End can't be razed](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/a-good-age-memories-of-bostons-old-west-end-cant-be-razed/) - A GOOD AGE: Memories of Boston's old West End can't be razed Wicked Local You are here: Home News A GOOD AGE: Memories of… QUINCY — After I moved to Boston in 1965, I soon heard stories about Boston’s old West End, razed by urban renewal a few years earlier in 1959. As a reporter,
- [Events: NEWRA, NEWNC, 128 North Street RFP Meetings, NEMPAC Concert, Waterfront Planning](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/events-newra-newnc-128-north-street-rfp-meetings-nempac-concert-waterfront-planning/) - Events: NEWRA, NEWNC, 128 North Street RFP Meetings, NEMPAC Concert, Waterfront Planning North End Waterfront You are here: Home News Events: NEWRA, NEWNC, 128 North… 7:00pm Italian Heritage Month Honoree Night at The West End Museum [150 Staniford St, Boston] Free and open to the public; light refreshments will be served. This year’s West End Museum
- [Tony DeMarco Exhibit Opens at W.E. Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/tony-demarco-exhibit-opens-at-w-e-museum/) - Tony DeMarco Exhibit Opens at W.E. Museum North End Regional Review You are here: Home News Tony DeMarco Exhibit Opens at… The Flaming Fury of Fleet Street, Tony DeMarco, Welterweight Champion of the World (April 1955) will have his many fights at the old Boston Garden displayed at the West End Museum Members Gallery located
- [Events: Tony DeMarco At The Boston Garden, Taste Of The North End Bocce Tournament, RUFF Meeting](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/events-tony-demarco-at-the-boston-garden-taste-of-the-north-end-bocce-tournament-ruff-meeting/) - Events: Tony DeMarco At The Boston Garden, Taste Of The North End Bocce Tournament, RUFF Meeting North End Waterfront You are here: Home News Events: Tony DeMarco At The… Running through October 25th, The exhibit will feature photographs of boxing champ Tony DeMarco’s many matches at the old Boston Garden. The former Welterweight Champion of the
- [Boston Institutions Mark Beatles Arrival](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/boston-institutions-mark-beatles-arrival/) - Boston Institutions Mark Beatles Arrival Boston Globe You are here: Home News Boston Institutions Mark Beatles Arrival The West End Museum, The Langham, Boston Hotel, and the British Consulate General in Boston cohosted a party over the weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ first performance in Boston. Guests at the event at
- [The Beatles played Boston Garden 50 years ago](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-beatles-played-boston-garden-50-years-ago/) - The Beatles played Boston Garden 50 years ago MassLive You are here: Home News The Beatles played Boston Garden… The British Invasion conquered Boston 50 years ago this week. At the peak of their popularity, The Beatles performed before 13,909 screaming fans at Boston Garden on Sept. 12, 1964. Boston was the 18th stop on a
- [NightSide – Beatlemania All Over Again!](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/nightside-beatlemania-all-over-again/) - NightSide – Beatlemania All Over Again! CBS Boston You are here: Home News NightSide – Beatlemania All Over… BOSTON (CBS) – Fifty years ago from tomorrow, the Beatles performed for the first time in Boston at the legendary Boston Garden. Boston’s Beatles fanatic Cha-Chi Loprete joins Dan in studio to talk about that momentous show,
- [Watch the Beatles’ 1964 press conference in Boston, on the 50th anniversary of their concert at the Garden](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/watch-the-beatles-1964-press-conference-in-boston-on-the-50th-anniversary-of-their-concert-at-the-garden/) - Watch the Beatles’ 1964 press conference in Boston, on the 50th anniversary of their concert at the Garden Vanyaland You are here: Home News Watch the Beatles’ 1964 press… The year 2014 has been a good one for commemorating notable music events or releases of the past, aligning nicely with round-number anniversaries for stuff that
- [Pick of the Day](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/pick-of-the-day/) - Pick of the Day Boston Globe You are here: Home News Pick of the Day If it weren’t for Charles Bulfinch you’d be walking among the cows in Boston Common. During his tenure as police superintendent and chairman of Boston’s Board of Selectmen, Bulfinch transformed the cow pasture into a park. “Bulfinch: Boston & Beyond” covers the
- [Boston's old West End persists as a Place](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/bostons-old-west-end-persists-as-a-place/) - Boston's old West End persists as a Place Boston Globe You are here: Home News Boston’s old West End persists… It’s 2012. It’s been more than 50 years since the demolition, between 1958 and 1960, of the vast majority of Boston’s old West End neighborhood. The other day, the latest issue of the West Ender
- [Remembering The 'West End'](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/remembering-the-west-end/) - Remembering The 'West End' WBUR You are here: Home News Remembering The ‘West End’ BOSTON — The familiar sign on Storrow Drive reads, “If you lived here, you’d be home now.” It’s promoting an apartment complex that replaced a neighborhood that used to be home to a diverse and bustling working-poor community of immigrants. In
- [From home of an innovative canal to home of the NHL champs](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/from-home-of-an-innovative-canal-to-home-of-the-nhl-champs/) - From home of an innovative canal to home of the NHL champs Boston Globe/boston.com You are here: Home News From home of an innovative… Out covering fan reaction, I spent Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals around TD Garden, watching mostly at North Station, where Bruins fans shut out of the bars nearby found
- [“The West End Museum Celebrates Boston’s First Big Dig: The Middlesex Canal was the state’s first super-highway“](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-museum-celebrates-bostons-first-big-dig-the-middlesex-canal-was-the-states-first-super-highway/) - “The West End Museum Celebrates Boston’s First Big Dig: The Middlesex Canal was the state’s first super-highway“ Post-Gazette You are here: Home News “The West End Museum Celebrates… On June 4, 2011, the West End Museum, in conjunction with the Middlesex Canal Association, will open a monthlong exhibit titled, “The First Big Dig: Remembering the
- [The West End Museum Celebrates Boston’s First Big Dig](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-museum-celebrates-bostons-first-big-dig/) - The West End Museum Celebrates Boston’s First Big Dig Cambridge News Weekly You are here: Home News The West End Museum Celebrates… On June 4, 2011, the West End Museum, in conjunction with the Middlesex Canal Association, will open a month-long exhibit titled, “The First Big Dig: Remembering the Middlesex Canal.” The exhibit kicks off
- [State Rep. Donato Honored by Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/state-rep-donato-honored-by-museum/) - State Rep. Donato Honored by Museum Inside Medford You are here: Home News State Rep. Donato Honored by… On October 14, 2010, Massachusetts State Representative Paul Donato was honored along with Frank Privitera and James Campano as part of the West End Museum’s celebration of Italian Heritage Month. This is the first time we are
- [West End Museum seeks to preserve neighborhood's stories](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-seeks-to-preserve-neighborhoods-stories/) - West End Museum seeks to preserve neighborhood's stories Boston Globe You are here: Home News West End Museum seeks to… Each time Bruce Gaurino recounts the story of the razing of the old West End, he is filled with indignation. Stiffening his back and punching the air with his fingers, Gaurino is still angry even
- [West End Museum Set to Open in 2004](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/4230/) - West End Museum Set to Open in 2004 Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News West End Museum Set to… Beacon Hill Times announces opening of the WEM. Link no longer available.
- [West End residents struggle to raise neighborhood’s profile](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-residents-struggle-to-raise-neighborhoods-profile/) - West End residents struggle to raise neighborhood’s profile Emerson College You are here: Home News West End residents struggle to… After the BRA tore it down in 1959, the West End looked like a war zone, Thomas said. But the West End, wiped clean from the city, lived on in the collective memory of those
- [‘March Madness’ Taps West End’s History of Hosting Big Games](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/march-madness-taps-west-ends-history-of-hosting-big-games/) - With March Madness upon us again, we thought this would be a good time to highlight the history of Boston Garden as a gathering place for fans from across New England to witness the greatest professional and student athletes.
- [Boston's First Casualty of Urban Renewal](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/bostons-first-casualty-of-urban-renewal/) - Boston's First Casualty of Urban Renewal BNN You are here: Home News Boston’s First Casualty of Urban…
- [BNN News Interviews Bill Kuttner, The West End Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/bnn-news-interviews-bill-kuttner-the-west-end-museum/) - BNN News Interviews Bill Kuttner, The West End Museum BNN You are here: Home News BNN News Interviews Bill Kuttner,…
- [Museum Shares Lore and Lessons from the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/museum-shares-lore-and-lessons-from-the-west-end/) - Museum Shares Lore and Lessons from the West End BNN You are here: Home News Museum Shares Lore and Lessons…
- [Boston's Lost Neighborhood. A visit to the West End Museum.](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/bostons-lost-neighborhood-a-visit-to-the-west-end-museum/) - Boston's Lost Neighborhood. A visit to the West End Museum. unPlanned You are here: Home News Boston’s Lost Neighborhood. A visit…
- [Preserving the History of The West End in Boston. The West End Museum and its role in Massachusetts.](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/preserving-the-history-of-the-west-end-in-boston-the-west-end-museum-and-its-role-in-massachusetts/) - Preserving the History of The West End in Boston. The West End Museum and its role in Massachusetts. Mass Realty You are here: Home News Preserving the History of The…
- [How Bicycling Empowered Feminism](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/how-bicycling-empowered-feminism/) - How Bicycling Empowered Feminism Santa Barbara Independent You are here: Home News How Bicycling Empowered Feminism When Massachusetts-based author Peter Zheutlin discovered that a long-lost aunt played an integral role in elevating the popularity of bicycling around the end of the 19th century, he decided to tell her story. In so doing, Zheutlin is educating
- [Will Urban Renewal Ever End?](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/will-urban-renewal-ever-end/) - Will Urban Renewal Ever End? Next City You are here: Home News Will Urban Renewal Ever End? Jim Campano was 18 when Boston tore his neighborhood down. The Jewish and Italian bakeries, the Polish church and the synagogues, the tenements and rowhouses — gone. Street corners bustling with teenagers, the Campano family’s sunny sixth-floor apartment
- [citizenM Boston North Station](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/citizenm-boston-north-station/) - citizenM Boston North Station The Telegraph You are here: Home News citizenM Boston North Station Learn about this historic Boston neighborhood at the West End Museum on Staniford Street; catch the Boston Celtics (basketball) or the Boston Bruins (ice hockey) at the TD Garden; listen to music or dance at Big Night Entertainment Live, a large music
- [Hyman Siegal, 90, taught young Leonard Nimoy to develop film](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/hyman-siegal-90-taught-young-leonard-nimoy-to-develop-film/) - Hyman Siegal, 90, taught young Leonard Nimoy to develop film Jewish Telegraphic Agency You are here: Home News Hyman Siegal, 90, taught young… BOSTON (JTA) – As a teenager growing up in the West End of Boston in the early 1940s, Hyman Siegal was a regular at the West End House, a philanthropic club that
- [BPDA approves 625 residential units](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/bpda-approves-625-residential-units/) - BPDA approves 625 residential units Boston Real Estate Times You are here: Home News BPDA approves 625 residential units The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board of Directors this month approved development projects in neighborhoods across the City of Boston, which will result in new residential units, economic development and jobs. The projects approved
- [You Can’t Fight City Hall: The building that Boston loves to hate turns 50](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/you-cant-fight-city-hall-the-building-that-boston-loves-to-hate-turns-50/) - You Can’t Fight City Hall: The building that Boston loves to hate turns 50 The Improper Bostonian You are here: Home News You Can’t Fight City Hall:… City Hall turned 50 this month. That should be unremarkable. Boston, after all, is famous for row houses so old that their original owners rode horse-drawn carriages and cast votes in the election of
- [North Station: Stories from the Past](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/north-station-stories-from-the-past/) - North Station: Stories from the Past WCVB You are here: Home News North Station: Stories from the… The original West End started as farm country in the 18th century and soon became an upscale neighborhood along with Beacon Hill. READ THE ARTICLE
- [Boston’s Lost Landmarks: The West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/bostons-lost-landmarks-the-west-end/) - Boston’s Lost Landmarks: The West End CBS Boston You are here: Home News Boston’s Lost Landmarks: The West… BOSTON (CBS) – Bob Andrews is 71 and has lived in Boston his entire life. His first home, and still his most cherished, was located in Boston’s West End. He remembers the exact spot. “Go up Lomasney Way,
- [How two Boston women became legends in the sport of cycling](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/how-two-boston-women-became-legends-in-the-sport-of-cycling/) - How two Boston women became legends in the sport of cycling Boston Globe You are here: Home News How two Boston women became… At the height of the bicycling craze in the 1890s, Boston was home to two trailblazing female cyclists: Kittie Knox, who broke racial barriers to compete, and Annie Londonderry, who gained international
- [MGH pushes ahead with nearly $2 billion expansion](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/mgh-pushes-ahead-with-nearly-2-billion-expansion/) - MGH pushes ahead with nearly $2 billion expansion Boston Globe You are here: Home News MGH pushes ahead with nearly… Massachusetts General Hospital is pushing forward with a massive $1.9 billion project to build two new towers as part of its effort to focus on treating the sickest patients at its downtown campus, remaking a
- [For Brookline police officers, the past is present tense](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/for-brookline-police-officers-the-past-is-present-tense/) - For Brookline police officers, the past is present tense Boston Globe You are here: Home News For Brookline police officers, the… “Look at this,” Brookline Police Chief Daniel O’Leary said, gesturing toward the gift shop at Boston’s Museum of African American History. A replica of a vintage sign dated April 24, 1851, advised “Colored people
- [The state wants to redo the Hurley Building. But how?](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-state-wants-to-redo-the-hurley-building-but-how/) - The state wants to redo the Hurley Building. But how? Boston Globe You are here: Home News The state wants to redo… To some, the Charles F. Hurley Building is a giant concrete tombstone, memorializing a once-vibrant city block buried by urban renewal. For others, it’s a historic treasure, a throwback to a grandiose, monolithic
- [Man who worked on demolition crew recalls the razing of Boston’s West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/man-who-worked-on-demolition-crew-recalls-the-razing-of-bostons-west-end/) - Man who worked on demolition crew recalls the razing of Boston’s West End Boston Globe You are here: Home News Man who worked on demolition… For the first time ever, the West End Museum is hosting a guest speaker who worked on one of the demolition crews that razed much of the neighborhood in the
- [Weekly Top Reads: Real Estate Sales, NEWRA Letter To Mayor Walsh, Life On The Corner, Lucia Returns To West End Museum, NEWNC Reports, And Love Your Block Mini-Grants](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/weekly-top-reads-real-estate-sales-newra-letter-to-mayor-walsh-life-on-the-corner-lucia-returns-to-west-end-museum-newnc-reports-and-love-your-block-mini-grants/) - Weekly Top Reads: Real Estate Sales, NEWRA Letter To Mayor Walsh, Life On The Corner, Lucia Returns To West End Museum, NEWNC Reports, And Love Your Block Mini-Grants North End Waterfront You are here: Home News Weekly Top Reads: Real Estate… Duane Lucia, a local historian, community activist and arts enthusiast, has returned to his
- [Life On The Corner: The West End, Part 1](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/life-on-the-corner-the-west-end-part-1/) - Life On The Corner: The West End, Part 1 North End Waterfront You are here: Home News Life On The Corner: The… There are still a few of us left who remember when the West End was demolished and replaced with Charles River Park. It’s a sad story and one that has always been of
- [Historic Neighborhood Photo: The Last Tenement](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/historic-neighborhood-photo-the-last-tenement/) - Historic Neighborhood Photo: The Last Tenement North End Waterfront You are here: Home News Historic Neighborhood Photo: The Last… This tenement building, referred to as 42 Lowell, is a fascinating part of Boston’s history. It once stood in a row among 30 other brick walk-ups; now, this building is the lone survivor. As our city
- [Exhibition: The Parkman – Webster Murder Case](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/exhibition-the-parkman-webster-murder-case/) - Exhibition: The Parkman – Webster Murder Case North End Waterfront You are here: Home News Exhibition: The Parkman – Webster… The West End Museum presents a new exhibit that revisits 19th century’s most infamous murder, trial & execution. The 1849 murder of George Parkman in Boston stands as the most sensational case of its time,
- [The Old North End, Part II](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-old-north-end-part-ii/) - Historical Neighborhood Photo: Boston Elevated Railway North End Waterfront You are here: Home News The Old North End, Part… This week’s photo shows a 1920 Lechmere Branch car on the Boston Elevated Railway – a streetcar and rapid transit railroad constructed during a time of major growth in Boston. With more and more people coming to
- [Secret Club Helped 19th Century Boston Doctors](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/secret-club-helped-19th-century-boston-doctors/) - Secret Club Helped 19th Century Boston Doctors North End Waterfront You are here: Home News Secret Club Helped 19th Century… In 19th century Boston, grave robbing was not what you might think. Many of those involved with digging up bodies were using the remains for medical research. Despite the ghoulish undertones, medical training was dependent
- [West End Museum Perseveres Despite Mandated Closure; Readies for Reopening](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-perseveres-despite-mandated-closure-readies-for-reopening/) - West End Museum Perseveres Despite Mandated Closure; Readies for Reopening Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News West End Museum Perseveres Despite… This period of closure under COVID-19 restrictions has been challenging for The West End Museum, as it has for many nonprofit institutions, particularly smaller ones that depend on visitor donations. Even so, the
- [Leonard Nimoy's Boston roots kept him grounded](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/leonard-nimoys-boston-roots-kept-him-grounded/) - Leonard Nimoy's Boston roots kept him grounded WCVB You are here: Home News Leonard Nimoy’s Boston roots kept… THOUGH HIS CAREER WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD LEONARD NIMOY’S BOSTON ROOTS KEPT HIM GROUNDED. MARY SALADNA IS LIVE AT THE WEST END MUSEUM. AND J.C., IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE WEST END WHERE LEONARD NIMOY
- [Boston’s last tenement an island awash in modernity](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/bostons-last-tenement-an-island-awash-in-modernity/) - Boston’s last tenement an island awash in modernity Boston Globe You are here: Home News Boston’s last tenement an island… Once it was part of an unbroken chain, a row of 30 brick walk-ups along the east side of Lowell Street from Causeway to Minot, a matching row behind it, another across the street. There
- [Apologies have their place, but collective action is better](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/apologies-have-their-place-but-collective-action-is-better/) - Apologies have their place, but collective action is better Dorchester Reporter You are here: Home News Apologies have their place, but… Apology is defined as “a regretful acknowledgment of an offense or failure.” In mid-September, in an appearance at the West End Museum, Brian Golden, director of the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) apologized to those
- [MGH Project Team Discusses Community Benefits for Proposed Project](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/mgh-project-team-discusses-community-benefits-for-proposed-project/) - MGH Project Team Discusses Community Benefits for Proposed Project Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News MGH Project Team Discusses Community… The project team for Mass General Hospital’s planned $1.9 billion expansion of its Cambridge Street campus were on hand June 24 for a virtual forum sponsored by the Beacon Hill Civic Association to
- [West End Museum Revs Up Irish Heritage Celebration](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-revs-up-irish-heritage-celebration-2/) - West End Museum Revs Up Irish Heritage Celebration North End Waterfront You are here: Home News West End Museum Revs Up… Of the 23 ethnic groups that lived harmoniously in the old West End of Boston, Irish immigrants and their descendants represented one of the three largest (the others being Jewish and Italian). As it
- [Museum pays tribute to the West End that was](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/museum-pays-tribute-to-the-west-end-that-was/) - Museum pays tribute to the West End that was Boston Globe You are here: Home News Museum pays tribute to the… THE WEST END MUSEUM on Staniford Street in Boston holds the history of a close-knit neighborhood that was destroyed in what would become known as the worst urban renewal project of the 20th century. On
- [Boston’s Lost Landmarks: The Golden Teapot](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/bostons-lost-landmarks-the-golden-teapot/) - Boston’s Lost Landmarks: The Golden Teapot CBS Boston You are here: Home News Boston’s Lost Landmarks: The Golden… BOSTON (CBS) – Boston’s colorful history is the stuff of books and legends. Many of the city’s landmarks are well known. There are the stops along the Freedom Trail, Paul Revere’s house, The Old North Church, The
- [West End Residents Walk Out Of Garden Garage Development Meeting](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-residents-walk-out-of-garden-garage-development-meeting/) - West End Residents Walk Out Of Garden Garage Development Meeting North End Waterfront You are here: Home News West End Residents Walk Out… West End neighbors went ballistic this week after the Garden Garage project, previously denied by city officials, came back for further review with only two fewer stories (from 46 to 44; 465 feet to
- [Beatlemania Arrived In Boston 50 Years Ago](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/beatlemania-arrived-in-boston-50-years-ago/) - Beatlemania Arrived In Boston 50 Years Ago CBS Boston You are here: Home News Beatlemania Arrived In Boston 50… BOSTON (CBS) – John Collins was mayor. Tony C. and Yaz played at Fenway Park. And the Beatles took Boston by storm. Fourteen thousand people squeezed into the Boston Garden that night. But every baby boomer
- [West End Museum to Honor Legacy of Social Justice Advocate and Urban Renewal Opponent Jane Jacobs](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-to-honor-legacy-of-social-justice-advocate-and-urban-renewal-opponent-jane-jacobs/) - West End Museum to Honor Legacy of Social Justice Advocate and Urban Renewal Opponent Jane Jacobs Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News West End Museum to Honor… Author, urbanist, and activist, Jane Jacobs (1916-2006) caused quite a stir in the field of city planning with her 1961 book, “The Death and Life of
- [Charles St Jail History](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/charles-st-jail-history/) - Charles St Jail History Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News Charles St Jail History For Tuesday’s third and final Twilight Talk presented by Historic New England and the Victorian Society in America/New England Chapter at the Harrison Gray Otis House, award-winning documentary filmmaker and journalist Joseph McMaster recounted the history of the Charles
- [West End Museum Revs up Irish Heritage Celebration](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-revs-up-irish-heritage-celebration/) - West End Museum Revs up Irish Heritage Celebration Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News West End Museum Revs up… Of the 23 ethnic groups that lived harmoniously in the old West End of Boston, Irish immigrants and their descendants represented one of the three largest (the others being Jewish and Italian). As it has since 2016, The
- [Hanukkah-inspired art installations light up Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/hanukkah-inspired-art-installations-light-up-boston/) - Hanukkah-inspired art installations light up Boston The Times of Israel You are here: Home News Hanukkah-inspired art installations light up… The ‘HueMenorah’ display at ‘8 Nights, 8 Windows,’ an interactive Hanukkah installation in Boston, on December 6, 2015 (Elan Kawesch/The Times of Israel) BOSTON — For a city packed with history, Sunday night’s lone Hanukkah
- [Boston on the cheap](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/boston-on-the-cheap/) - Boston on the cheap Boston Globe You are here: Home News Boston on the cheap Boston can be an expensive place to visit. There’s no denying it. But it’s still possible to not spend big to sleep, see, and do a lot here. There are reasonably priced and free attractions throughout the city, if you
- [Clocks, cars, toilets: There’s a museum for almost anything](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/clocks-cars-toilets-theres-a-museum-for-almost-anything/) - Clocks, cars, toilets: There’s a museum for almost anything Boston Globe You are here: Home News Clocks, cars, toilets: There’s a… Sure, you can take in the classics at the MFA, or contemporary art at the ICA. But why stop there? In these parts, museums come in all shapes and sizes and appeal to all
- [Jazz Week Boston — John Licata And The Guitar Titans At The West End Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/jazz-week-boston-john-licata-and-the-guitar-titans-at-the-west-end-museum/) - Jazz Week Boston — John Licata And The Guitar Titans At The West End Museum North End Waterfront You are here: Home News Jazz Week Boston — John… When: Saturday, April 28, 7:00pm – 9:00pm Where: West End Museum, 150 Staniford Street,
- [Boston Hardcore doc ‘xxx All Ages xxx’ screening in NYC; Urban Waste, The F.U. & more playing DVD release party](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/boston-hardcore-doc-xxx-all-ages-xxx-screening-in-nyc-urban-waste-the-f-u-more-playing-dvd-release-party/) - Boston Hardcore doc ‘xxx All Ages xxx’ screening in NYC; Urban Waste, The F.U. & more playing DVD release party Brooklyn Vegan You are here: Home News Boston Hardcore doc ‘xxx All… xxx All Ages xxx is playing Boston this weekend (6/22 – 6/24) and plays NYC June 29th – July 1st at Nitehawk in Williamsburg. Tickets are on
- [Life in Harvard University – Dublin High School’s Grace Li Takes a Passion for Writing to the Ivy League](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/life-in-harvard-university-dublin-high-schools-grace-li-takes-a-passion-for-writing-to-the-ivy-league/) - Life in Harvard University – Dublin High School’s Grace Li Takes a Passion for Writing to the Ivy League One Dublin You are here: Home News Life in Harvard University –… The first hundred words or so of the article followed by … REMEMBER TO ADD THE LINK TO THE BUTTON BELOW Use the news
- [Paul McCartney lookalike recalls his brush with Beatlemania](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/paul-mccartney-lookalike-recalls-his-brush-with-beatlemania/) - Paul McCartney lookalike recalls his brush with Beatlemania Boston Globe You are here: Home News Paul McCartney lookalike recalls his… He’d been watching movies at the same theater in his Cape Cod hometown since he was 7 years old. Now, though, the old man who ran the place didn’t want to let him in. Herb
- [Domenic J. F. Russo, 82; was first justice in East Boston court](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/domenic-j-f-russo-82-was-first-justice-in-east-boston-court/) - Domenic J. F. Russo, 82; was first justice in East Boston court Boston Globe You are here: Home News Domenic J. F. Russo, 82;… As he sat in judgment in East Boston District Court, First Justice Domenic J. F. Russo at times leveled a steely gaze at defendants. “When I just look sternly,” he told
- [Q&A with School Committee member Adam Weldai](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/qa-with-school-committee-member-adam-weldai/) - Q&A with School Committee member Adam Weldai Wicked Local You are here: Home News Q&A with School Committee member… Adam Weldai is currently on the Malden School Committee out of Ward 5. He is seeking a Councilor At-Large seat in the upcoming Malden elections. He’d like one of your three votes when you enter that
- [Remembering the man who destroyed the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/remembering-the-man-who-destroyed-the-west-end/) - Remembering the man who destroyed the West End Universal HUB You are here: Home News Remembering the man who destroyed… Jerome Rappaport died the other day, and the Globe had a glowing obituary, complete with a quote from the mayor, about his decades of philanthropy and as a builder who helped shape the Boston of today.
- [Landmarks Commission Gives Green Light for Demolition of Three Historic West End Buildings](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/landmarks-commission-gives-green-light-for-demolition-of-three-historic-west-end-buildings/) - Landmarks Commission Gives Green Light for Demolition of Three Historic West End Buildings Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News Landmarks Commission Gives Green Light… The Boston Landmarks Commission voted during a virtual meeting held Aug. 10 to waive a 90-day demolition delay for three historic West End buildings that will be razed as
- [West End Museum Adds Hours](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-adds-hours/) - West End Museum Adds Hours Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News West End Museum Adds Hours To accommodate increasing attendance, The West End Museum is now opening Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in addition to Thursdays and Fridays, noon to 5 p.m. “We’re seeing more people coming to the museum, especially interested
- [An obituary, and a renewed sense of loss over the West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/an-obituary-and-a-renewed-sense-of-loss-over-the-west-end/) - An obituary, and a renewed sense of loss over the West End Boston Globe You are here: Home News An obituary, and a renewed… The headline to Bryan Marquard’s obituary of Jerome Rappaport could not have been more painful (“Civic leader who helped shape Boston: Builder and philanthropist sought to ‘rebuild the city,’ ” Page A1,
- [Duane Lucia Named West End Museum Board President](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/duane-lucia-named-west-end-museum-board-president/) - Duane Lucia Named West End Museum Board President North End Waterfront You are here: Home News Duane Lucia Named West End… Local historian, community organizer and arts aficionado Duane Lucia has been named President of The West End Museum Board of Directors. In his new role, Lucia will provide greater leadership in addition to his range of
- [BRA director offers formal apology for West End’s demolition](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/bra-director-offers-formal-apology-for-west-ends-demolition/) - BRA director offers formal apology for West End’s demolition Boston Globe You are here: Home News BRA director offers formal apology… It’s never too late to say you’re sorry. Just ask Jim Campano. Campano was among the nearly 50 people on hand at the West End Museum last week for the opening of an exhibition on the history
- [Five things to do around Boston, Oct. 25-31](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/five-things-to-do-around-boston-oct-25-31/) - Five things to do around Boston, Oct. 25-31 Boston Globe You are here: Home News Five things to do around… Monday Politics of Change Head to the Chevalier Theatre in Medford for A Conversation With Stacey Abrams, the politician, author, and voting rights activist. On Point host Meghna Chakrabarti will moderate the discussion about the
- [GentriWatch: BRA Unanimously Votes to Keep Urban Renewal Going](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/gentriwatch-bra-unanimously-votes-to-keep-urban-renewal-going/) - GentriWatch: BRA Unanimously Votes to Keep Urban Renewal Going Boston Magazine You are here: Home News GentriWatch: BRA Unanimously Votes to… “TRUTH BE TOLD, and you may be shocked, but there is some animosity out there,” said Corey Zehngebot, a senior urban designer at the Boston Redevelopment Authority, as she made the agency’s case for
- [Free Things to Do in Boston, February](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/free-things-to-do-in-boston-february/) - Free Things to Do in Boston, February Boston Magazine You are here: Home News Free Things to Do in… “Valentine’s Day gifts for friends, family, and lovers don’t come cheap, so spend your weekdays and weekends attending some or all of these events for a chance to soak in a bit of music, art, and
- [Urban Renewal Goes on Trial at City Council Hearing on BRA Extension](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/urban-renewal-goes-on-trial-at-city-council-hearing-on-bra-extension/) - Urban Renewal Goes on Trial at City Council Hearing on BRA Extension Boston Magazine You are here: Home News Urban Renewal Goes on Trial… “The Boston Redevelopment Authority faced the latest obstacle in its quest for a 10-year extension on its urban renewal powers, answering questions posed by a skeptical Boston City Council Thursday morning.”
- [Celebrate Hanukkah with a Tour of ‘8 Nights, 8 Windows’ Art Displays](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/celebrate-hanukkah-with-a-tour-of-8-nights-8-windows-art-displays/) - Celebrate Hanukkah with a Tour of ‘8 Nights, 8 Windows’ Art Displays Boston Magazine You are here: Home News Celebrate Hanukkah with a Tour… “To celebrate Hanukkah this year, windows at eight establishments throughout Boston will be illuminated with installations by local artists—one to represent each night of the Festival of Lights.” “‘8 Nights, 8
- [GentriWatch: West End Resident Blasts Mayor Walsh, BRA in Open Letter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/gentriwatch-west-end-resident-blasts-mayor-walsh-bra-in-open-letter/) - GentriWatch: West End Resident Blasts Mayor Walsh, BRA in Open Letter Boston Magazine You are here: Home News GentriWatch: West End Resident Blasts… “The West End’s Garden Garage project is humming right along with a green light from the city’s Zoning Board of Appeal, after the Boston Redevelopment Authority gave the 44-story, 470-unit residential tower
- [When Flattening the West End Was Just a Dirty, Dangerous Summer Job](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/when-flattening-the-west-end-was-just-a-dirty-dangerous-summer-job/) - When Flattening the West End Was Just a Dirty, Dangerous Summer Job Boston Magazine You are here: Home News When Flattening the West End… “When Tom Hynes walks around Boston, he can point to buildings he’s brokered deals in. At the Prudential Center, he secured space for the headquarters of high-powered law firm Ropes &
- [GentriWatch: Thanks to Luxury Condos, Small Business Could ‘Meat’ Its Demise](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/gentriwatch-thanks-to-luxury-condos-small-business-could-meat-its-demise/) - GentriWatch: Thanks to Luxury Condos, Small Business Could ‘Meat’ Its Demise Boston Magazine You are here: Home News GentriWatch: Thanks to Luxury Condos,… “AFTER JUST FIVE YEARS in business, Australian meat pie peddler KO Pies could soon be snuffed out by luxury condominiums, in a scene ripped from Pixar’s.” “KO Pies, located at the corner
- [GentriWatch: West Enders Warn Mission Hill Against BRA, Chicago Developer](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/gentriwatch-west-enders-warn-mission-hill-against-bra-chicago-developer/) - GentriWatch: West Enders Warn Mission Hill Against BRA, Chicago Developer Boston Magazine You are here: Home News GentriWatch: West Enders Warn Mission… “West End residents who opposed the tower compare what they believe is the BRA’s disregard for their concerns to the robust urban renewal that ravaged the neighborhood in the 1950s.” ““The radical change
- [Boston Redevelopment Authority to Partner with West End Museum on New Exhibition](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/boston-redevelopment-authority-to-partner-with-west-end-museum-on-new-exhibition/) - Boston Redevelopment Authority to Partner with West End Museum on New Exhibition Boston Magazine You are here: Home News Boston Redevelopment Authority to Partner… The Boston Redevelopment Authority is making nice with the neighborhood it once used its power to demolish, in an effort to extend that power another 10 years. The BRA is partnering with
- [GentriWatch: The BRA Apologizes For That Whole West End Thing](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/gentriwatch-the-bra-apologizes-for-that-whole-west-end-thing/) - GentriWatch: The BRA Apologizes For That Whole West End Thing Boston Magazine You are here: Home News GentriWatch: The BRA Apologizes For… THE OVERLY REPENTANT tone taken by the Boston Redevelopment Authority in regard to its collaboration with the West End Museum on a new exhibition on urban renewal is nice, if a bit odd. How often
- [West End Museum Honors Two Former Neighborhood Residents for Jewish American Heritage Month](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-honors-two-former-neighborhood-residents-for-jewish-american-heritage-month/) - West End Museum Honors Two Former Neighborhood Residents for Jewish American Heritage Month Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News West End Museum Honors Two… In acknowledgment of May as Jewish American Heritage Month, the West End Museum honored two exceptional former residents of the neigborhood. Born on May 30, 1920, in Boston, Manuel
- [Viewpoint: Don't destroy what remains of Boston's West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/viewpoint-dont-destroy-what-remains-of-bostons-west-end/) - Viewpoint: Don't destroy what remains of Boston's West End Boston Business Journal You are here: Home News Viewpoint: Don’t destroy what remains… Massachusetts General Hospital currently has plans to develop a Clinical and Campus Service Building. But the current plan would come at serious cost to the heritage of Boston, especially to the West End,
- [West End Museum Exhibit “The Old Howard Theatre”](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-exhibit-the-old-howard-theatre/) - West End Museum Exhibit “The Old Howard Theatre” North End Waterfront You are here: Home News West End Museum Exhibit “The… A show reception will take place on Thursday, October 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Concurrent programs—a film screening, an author talk, and an evening of burlesque music—complement the show, which runs through February 15, 2020. The
- [Author Lizabeth Cohen And The Old Howard Troupe At The West End Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/author-lizabeth-cohen-and-the-old-howard-troupe-at-the-west-end-museum/) - Author Lizabeth Cohen And The Old Howard Troupe At The West End Museum North End Waterfront You are here: Home News Author Lizabeth Cohen And The… The West End Museum is proud to host the following educational and entertaining events. Pre-registration is required for all three events at thewestendmuseum.org. READ THE ARTICLE
- [Lecture Series—Reflections On Boston’s West End: The Origins & Lessons Of Urban Renewal](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/lecture-series-reflections-on-bostons-west-end-the-origins-lessons-of-urban-renewal/) - Lecture Series—Reflections On Boston’s West End: The Origins & Lessons Of Urban Renewal North End Waterfront You are here: Home News Lecture Series—Reflections On Boston’s West… During the West End Museum’s closure due to COVID-19, no scheduled events will take place, regardless of their previous announcement. The Museum will do their best to reschedule all
- [The West End Museum Honors Theofan “Fan” Stylian Noli, Helen Osborne Storrow And Theodore Richard “Richie” Nedd](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-museum-honors-theofan-fan-stylian-noli-helen-osborne-storrow-and-theodore-richard-richie-nedd/) - The West End Museum Honors Theofan “Fan” Stylian Noli, Helen Osborne Storrow And Theodore Richard “Richie” Nedd North End Waterfront You are here: Home News The West End Museum Honors… On Tuesday, December 5th from 6:30pm – 8:00pm, The West End Museum will host it’s 1st Annual West End Heritage Night. This first event will honor Theofan
- [Boston’s 1st Urban Renewal – New York Streets At West End Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/bostons-1st-urban-renewal-new-york-streets-at-west-end-museum/) - Boston’s 1st Urban Renewal – New York Streets At West End Museum North End Waterfront You are here: Home News Boston’s 1st Urban Renewal –… From February 21 through Fall 2017, The West End Museum hosts The New York Streets: Boston’s First Urban Renewal Project, a new exhibit that tells the story of this lost ‘sister’ community. At
- [“From Stagecoach To Subway” Exhibit At The West End Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/from-stagecoach-to-subway-exhibit-at-the-west-end-museum/) - “From Stagecoach To Subway” Exhibit At The West End Museum North End Waterfront You are here: Home News “From Stagecoach To Subway” Exhibit… Public transportation has shaped life in Boston and its neighborhoods since the first English settlers arrived in the early 17th century. Its evolution over the course of more than 200 years is
- [Susan Hanson Named West End Museum President](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/susan-hanson-named-west-end-museum-president/) - Susan Hanson Named West End Museum President North End Waterfront You are here: Home News Susan Hanson Named West End… History aficionado Dr. Susan Hanson, whose experience in U.S. museums includes positions at the Smithsonian Institution and history projects in seven states, has been named President of The West End Museum Board of Directors. She aims to
- [West End Museum Announces 2018-2019 Board; Recommits To Mission, Relevance In Today’s West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-announces-2018-2019-board-recommits-to-mission-relevance-in-todays-west-end/) - West End Museum Announces 2018-2019 Board; Recommits To Mission, Relevance In Today’s West End North End Waterfront You are here: Home News West End Museum Announces 2018-2019… The West End Museum is proud to announce its 2018-2019 Board of Directors. Two new members, Paul R. Senecal and Michael J. Gropman, join those re-elected to serve, including Board President Joe
- [Burlesque 101 At The West End Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/burlesque-101-at-the-west-end-museum/) - Burlesque 101 At The West End Museum North End Waterfront You are here: Home News Burlesque 101 At The West… As early as 1858, Adah Isaacs Menken — the highest paid actress of her day — would set the stage for what would become modern burlesque. Lydia Thompson and her import of British Blondes would
- [Elevated Green Line Photo Exhibit At West End Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/elevated-green-line-photo-exhibit-at-west-end-museum/) - Elevated Green Line Photo Exhibit At West End Museum North End Waterfront You are here: Home News Elevated Green Line Photo Exhibit… Opened on June 1, 1912, the Causeway Street Elevated Railway was one of the last sections of raised tracks constructed in Boston as part of the nation’s first subway system. By the time
- [West End Museum Exhibit Traces Political Moves That Led To Neighborhood’s Destruction](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-exhibit-traces-political-moves-that-led-to-neighborhoods-destruction/) - West End Museum Exhibit Traces Political Moves That Led To Neighborhood’s Destruction North End Waterfront You are here: Home News West End Museum Exhibit Traces… The West End Museum is hosting The Housing Act of 1949, a re-configured and updated exhibit that examines the path to the destruction of the Boston’s West End. It explores Democrat Harry
- [Weekly Top Reads: Hanover St. Building Condemned, Dock Square Garage Proposal, West End Museum Exhibit, Climate Planning Kick-Off, Snelling Pl. Addition Opposed, Eliot Debate Champions](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/weekly-top-reads-hanover-st-building-condemned-dock-square-garage-proposal-west-end-museum-exhibit-climate-planning-kick-off-snelling-pl-addition-opposed-eliot-debate-champions/) - Weekly Top Reads: Hanover St. Building Condemned, Dock Square Garage Proposal, West End Museum Exhibit, Climate Planning Kick-Off, Snelling Pl. Addition Opposed, Eliot Debate Champions North End Waterfront You are here: Home News Weekly Top Reads: Hanover St.… This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured real estate, developments, history, climate change, schools and more! Read
- [Boston museums: 8 underappreciated ones to visit](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/boston-museums-8-underappreciated-ones-to-visit/) - Boston museums: 8 underappreciated ones to visit Curbed Boston You are here: Home News Boston museums: 8 underappreciated ones… Boston is home to some of the world’s most notable museums. But the city also hosts some lesser-known institutions of collective preservation, including one of the oldest military museums on the continent and one of the
- [Boston’s Lost Landmarks: The West End Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/bostons-lost-landmarks-the-west-end-museum/) - Boston’s Lost Landmarks: The West End Museum CBS Boston You are here: Home News Boston’s Lost Landmarks: The West… BOSTON (CBS) – Stop by Boston’s West End Museum and it feels like a high school reunion. Volunteers and visitors will often reminisce about their old neighborhood. Joe Greenberg is a prime example. He currently lives in Brookline after
- [As BRA Seeks To Extend Urban Renewal Powers, Exhibit Looks At Controversial Past](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/as-bra-seeks-to-extend-urban-renewal-powers-exhibit-looks-at-controversial-past/) - As BRA Seeks To Extend Urban Renewal Powers, Exhibit Looks At Controversial Past wbur You are here: Home News As BRA Seeks To Extend… As Boston’s building boom continues, its development agency wants to extend its urban renewal powers through the next decade. The Boston Redevelopment Authority says the program “allows the BRA certain tools to catalyze development.” But the BRA has a
- [Boston's West End Museum Marks 'Leonard Nimoy Day' In The City](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/bostons-west-end-museum-marks-leonard-nimoy-day-in-the-city/) - Boston's West End Museum Marks 'Leonard Nimoy Day' In The City WBZ News Radio You are here: Home News Boston’s West End Museum Marks… BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Today is a special day for Boston residents and Star Trek fans alike. Before heading to Washington D.C. to become U.S. Secretary of Labor, Former Boston Mayor
- [Lessons learned? What the destruction of Boston’s West End should teach us today](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/lessons-learned-what-the-destruction-of-bostons-west-end-should-teach-us-today/) - Lessons learned? What the destruction of Boston’s West End should teach us today The Somerville Times You are here: Home News Lessons learned? What the destruction… Yesterday’s urban renewal is today’s gentrification. A bold statement? Perhaps, but there is no doubt that when neighborhoods are redeveloped in ways that exile their longtime residents and businesses,
- [Burst pipe shuts down West End museum, destroys some artifacts](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/burst-pipe-shuts-down-west-end-museum-destroys-some-artifacts/) - Burst pipe shuts down West End museum, destroys some artifacts WCVB You are here: Home News Burst pipe shuts down West… A museum in Boston is closed for the foreseeable future after a broken pipe made a mess out of the facility and destroyed some artifacts. “So, I was actually here. There was a big
- [Stop by Boston's West End Museum to see the complete transformation of what was once a strong immigrant community](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/stop-by-bostons-west-end-museum-to-see-the-complete-transformation-of-what-was-once-a-strong-immigrant-community/) - Stop by Boston's West End Museum to see the complete transformation of what was once a strong immigrant community WCVB You are here: Home News Stop by Boston’s West End… The original West End started as farm country in the 18th century and soon became an upscale neighborhood along with Beacon Hil. … READ THE
- [West End Museum closed ‘indefinitely’ after pipe bursts](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-closed-indefinitely-after-pipe-bursts/) - West End Museum closed ‘indefinitely’ after pipe bursts Boston Globe You are here: Home News West End Museum closed ‘indefinitely’… The West End Museum in Boston had to close after a pipe burst Saturday morning and flooded the facility with water, museum officials said. Sebastian A. Belfanti, the director of the West End Museum, said
- [Jerry Rappaport was a great philanthropist — and a developer who helped destroy a neighborhood](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/jerry-rappaport-was-a-great-philanthropist-and-a-developer-who-helped-destroy-a-neighborhood/) - Jerry Rappaport was a great philanthropist — and a developer who helped destroy a neighborhood Boston Globe You are here: Home News Jerry Rappaport was a great… When he died earlier this month, at 94, Jerry Rappaport was hailed as a great philanthropist who also played a key role in developing a gleaming new Boston. A more
- [Looking back at Boston’s West End, and the forces that led to its destruction](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/looking-back-at-bostons-west-end-and-the-forces-that-led-to-its-destruction/) - Looking back at Boston’s West End, and the forces that led to its destruction Boston Globe You are here: Home News Looking back at Boston’s West… A new lecture series at the West End Museum will take a closer look at the urban renewal efforts that led to the demolition of one of Boston’s most
- [Paul Senecal and Michael Gropman help preserve West End legacy](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/paul-senecal-and-michael-gropman-help-preserve-west-end-legacy/) - Paul Senecal and Michael Gropman help preserve West End legacy Wicked Local You are here: Home News Paul Senecal and Michael Gropman… Around the corner from the TD Garden, the West End Museum continues to maintain the memory of a beloved neighborhood that, 60 years ago, fell prey to the urban renewal wrecking ball. The Lomasney Way
- [West End Holiday Celebrations](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-holiday-celebrations/) - West End Holiday Celebrations You are here: Home News West End Holiday Celebrations With the holiday season in full swing, it’s a special time to look at the history of the West End’s rich holiday and religious culture. During and after the Immigrant Era, the West End was home to people of many different ethnicities,
- [Historic New England to Explore ‘Reimagining’ Otis House](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/historic-new-england-to-explore-reimagining-otis-house/) - Historic New England to Explore ‘Reimagining’ Otis House Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News Historic New England to Explore… Historic New England is taking a fresh look at the Otis House to explore options for the next chapter in the history of this Charles Bulfinch-designed National Historic Landmark at 141 Cambridge St. “We
- [Upcoming Walking Tour Focuses on Colonial New Englanders’ Drinking Habits](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/upcoming-walking-tour-focuses-on-colonial-new-englanders-drinking-habits/) - Upcoming Walking Tour Focuses on Colonial New Englanders’ Drinking Habits Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News Upcoming Walking Tour Focuses on… Colonial New Englanders drank roughly three times as much alcohol as Modern Americans, and an upcoming walking tour will explore this phenomenon before making its way to the Green Dragon, one of
- [Ghosts in the Museum: The Leverett Street Jail](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/ghosts-in-the-museum-the-leverett-street-jail/) - Ghosts in the Museum: The Leverett Street Jail Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News Ghosts in the Museum: The… The eclectic West End was uniquely known for its Urban Renewal, influential residents, and abolitionists. The culturally diverse neighborhood was home to African, Irish, Eastern European, Italian, Greek, Asian, and Albanian immigrants. It was
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- [$20 Million Commitment from Esplanade Association Would Fund Major Improvements to Park](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/20-million-commitment-from-esplanade-association-would-fund-major-improvements-to-park/) - $20 Million Commitment from Esplanade Association Would Fund Major Improvements to Park Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News $20 Million Commitment from Esplanade… The Esplanade Association (‘EA’), nonprofit partners of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (‘DCR’) as stewards of the 64-acre Charles River Esplanade in Boston, this week announced a gift
- [The West End Museum Flood](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/the-west-end-museum-flood/) - The West End Museum Flood Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News The West End Museum Flood On January 15, a burst pipe on the fourth floor of West End Place — a mixed income complex at 150 Staniford Street — inundated the West End Museum (WEM) with over two-inches of water, and displaced
- [West End Museum to Recognize Three 2021 Honorees for Service to the Neighborhood](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/west-end-museum-to-recognize-three-2021-honorees-for-service-to-the-neighborhood/) - West End Museum to Recognize Three 2021 Honorees for Service to the Neighborhood Beacon Hill Times You are here: Home News West End Museum to Recognize… The West End Museum will host its third annual Heritage Night on Friday, Nov. 12, at 6:30 p.m., honoring three people who have made a deep and meaningful impact
- [New Members Join West End Museum Board](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/new-members-join-west-end-museum-board/) - New Members Join West End Museum Board By Leigh Blander You are here: Home News New Members Join West End… This February, The West End Museum’s Board of Directors elected two new members during its Annual Meeting. Katie Burke Katie Burke is an archivist at the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site in Brookline, where
- [Warrior for Women’s Justice in the West End: Arianna Sparrow](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news/warrior-for-womens-justice-in-the-west-end-arianna-sparrow/) - Warrior for Women’s Justice in the West End: Arianna Sparrow By Yasmeen Freightman You are here: Home News Warrior for Women’s Justice in… Throughout America’s history, our search for a more just society has often progressed through activism and reform. People challenge the status quo for the sake of social justice to improve the republic.
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## Categories

- [New Fields](https://thewestendmuseum.org/category/history/era/new-fields/) - Era: New Fields (~1625-1780) Early Boston, Trimount, farmland, mills, ropewalks, and early industry
- [West Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/category/history/era/west-boston/) - Era: West Boston(~1780-1880) Black Community on Beacon Hill, Brahmins on the flat
- [Immigrant Neighborhood](https://thewestendmuseum.org/category/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/) - Era: Immigrant Neighborhood (~1880-1960) Immigration, first, second, and third-generation Americans, Settlement Houses, Irish politics, etc.
- [New Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/category/history/era/new-boston/) - Era: New Boston(~1950-1995) Urban renewal, the taking, Government Center, Charles River Park, highways, bussing
- [Modern](https://thewestendmuseum.org/category/history/era/modern/) - Era: Modern (~1995-present) The West End today
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- [Urban Renewal](https://thewestendmuseum.org/category/history/topic/urban-renewal/) - Topic: Urban Renewal Urban renewal, the West End Project, the North Station Project, the Government Center Project, City Hall, renewal projects in other cities
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- [City Planning](https://thewestendmuseum.org/category/history/topic/city-planning/) - Topic: City Planning City planning and design, built environments, urban planners, parks, roads
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- [Yankees & Brahmins](https://thewestendmuseum.org/category/history/topic/yankees-brahmins/) - Topic: Yankees & Brahmins Early settlers of New England, Boston Brahmins, wealthy persons not officially in the Brahmin class, others typically identified as Yankees
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- [Reports & Analysis](https://thewestendmuseum.org/category/history/topic/reports-analysis/) - Topic: Reports & Analysis Data on the West End Neighborhood, critical takes on historical topics, population dats, employment data, demographics
- [LGBTQ+](https://thewestendmuseum.org/category/history/topic/lgbtq/) - LGBTQ+ figures and history.
- [Canal](https://thewestendmuseum.org/category/history/topic/canal/)
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- [Bulfinch Triangle](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/bulfinch-triangle/)
- [Police](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/police/)
- [City Beautiful](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/city-beautiful/)
- [New Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/new-boston/)
- [M.B.T.A.](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/m-b-t-a/)
- [Sculpture](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/sculpture/)
- [Maine](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/maine/)
- [War](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/war/)
- [Peace](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/peace/)
- [Jewish women](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/jewish-women/)
- [Evangelicalism](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/evangelicalism/)
- [Philanthropy](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/philanthropy/)
- [History of the Salvation Army](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/history-of-the-salvation-army/)
- [Religion](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/religion/)
- [Roman Catholicism](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/roman-catholicism/)
- [Archdiocese of Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/archdiocese-of-boston/)
- [American Revolution](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/american-revolution/)
- [French Revolution](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/french-revolution/)
- [Jewish](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/jewish/)
- [Huguenots](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/huguenots/)
- [Christmas](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/christmas/)
- [Children](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/children/)
- [canals](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/canals/)
- [transportation](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/transportation/)
- [commerce](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/commerce/)
- [shipping](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/shipping/)
- [technology](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/technology/)
- [innovation](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/innovation/)
- [Middlesex County](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/middlesex-county/)
- [Shoes](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/shoes/)
- [Rubber](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/rubber/)
- [Abolition](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/abolition/)
- [Streets](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/streets/)
- [Harvard University](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/harvard-university/)
- [New Hampshire](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/new-hampshire/)
- [Libraries](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/libraries/)
- [Politics](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/politics/)
- [Government](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/government/)
- [Banking](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/banking/)
- [Underground Railroad](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/underground-railroad/)
- [African Methodist Episcopal](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/african-methodist-episcopal/)
- [Logan International Airport](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/logan-international-airport/)
- [East Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/east-boston/)
- [Community Action](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/community-action/)
- [Mission Hill](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/mission-hill/)
- [Protest](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/protest/)
- [talk](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/talk/)
- [mbta](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/mbta/)
- [transit](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/transit/)
- [West End House](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/west-end-house/)
- [Hale House](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/hale-house/)
- [James Jackson Storrow](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/james-jackson-storrow/)
- [Winston Churchill](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/winston-churchill/)
- [Franklin D. Roosevelt](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/franklin-d-roosevelt/)
- [Jewish Americans](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/jewish-americans/)
- [Engrossing](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/engrossing/)
- [psychology](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/psychology/)
- [Scollay Square](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/scollay-square/)
- [Entertainment](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/entertainment/)
- [Military](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/military/)
- [Boston City Hospital](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/boston-city-hospital/)
- [Russia](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/russia/)
- [Jamaica](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/jamaica/)
- [Recreation](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/recreation/)
- [Community Development](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/community-development/)
- [Activism](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/activism/)
- [New York](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/new-york/)
- [Lincoln Center](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/lincoln-center/)
- [Jane Jacobs](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/jane-jacobs/)
- [Robert Moses](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/robert-moses/)
- [Housing](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/housing/)
- [Law](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/law/)
- [World War I](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/world-war-i/)
- [Korean War](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/korean-war/)
- [Spanish American War](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/spanish-american-war/)
- [Climate](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/climate/)
- [Artifacts](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/artifacts/)
- [Archives](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/archives/)
- [tour](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/tour/)
- [Lecture](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/lecture/)
- [Old West End Housing Corporation](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/old-west-end-housing-corporation/)
- [Boston Redevelopment Authority](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/boston-redevelopment-authority/)
- [West End Place](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/west-end-place/)
- [Jerome Rappaport](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/jerome-rappaport/)
- [museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/museum/)
- [Halloween](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/halloween/)
- [Ghost](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/ghost/)
- [Haunted](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/haunted/)
- [Mystery](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/mystery/)
- [Population](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/population/)
- [Educational](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/educational/)
- [Event](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/event/)
- [Charles River Park](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/charles-river-park/)
- [Jerome Rappaport Sr.](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/jerome-rappaport-sr/)
- [Baltimore](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/baltimore/)
- [Reading](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/reading/)
- [Book](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/book/)
- [Children Event](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/children-event/)
- [Daniel Dain](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/daniel-dain/)
- [Author Talk](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/author-talk/)
- [Book Talk](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/book-talk/)
- [Trivia](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/trivia/)
- [Boston Event](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/boston-event/)
- [Game](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/game/)
- [History Event](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/history-event/)
- [mass general](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/mass-general/)
- [blackhistorymonth](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/blackhistorymonth/)
- [black history](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/black-history/)
- [black history month](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/black-history-month/)
- [African American history](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/african-american-history/)
- [redlining](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/redlining/)
- [Hyman Bloom](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/hyman-bloom/)
- [Boston Expressionism](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/boston-expressionism/)
- [Boston Immigration](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/boston-immigration/)
- [Settlement House](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/settlement-house/)
- [Community Center](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/community-center/)
- [Harold Zimmerman](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/harold-zimmerman/)
- [Jack Levine](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/jack-levine/)
- [West End Community Center](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/west-end-community-center/)
- [Urban Development](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/urban-development/)
- [Beehive Riot](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/beehive-riot/)
- [The Hill](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/the-hill/)
- [Tin Pot](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/tin-pot/)
- [Josiah Quincy](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/josiah-quincy/)
- [Riots](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/riots/)
- [Bawdyhouses](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/bawdyhouses/)
- [Bowdoin Square](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/bowdoin-square/)
- [Hotels](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/hotels/)
- [Performance](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/performance/)
- [Museum Event](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/museum-event/)
- [Classical Music](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/classical-music/)
- [women's history](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/womens-history/)
- [women's history month](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/womens-history-month/)
- [boston history](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/boston-history/)
- [walking tour](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/walking-tour/)
- [Synagogue](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/synagogue/)
- [Vilna Shul](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/vilna-shul/)
- [West End History](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/west-end-history/)
- [Theosophy](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/theosophy/)
- [Hyman](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/hyman/)
- [Bloom](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/bloom/)
- [Trivia Night](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/trivia-night/)
- [Mattapan Project](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/mattapan-project/)
- [New York Streets](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/new-york-streets/)
- [Boston Housing Authority](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/boston-housing-authority/)
- [Peter Randolph](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/peter-randolph/)
- [Selden](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/selden/)
- [Selden Family](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/selden-family/)
- [Edloe](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/edloe/)
- [Edloe Sixty-Six](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/edloe-sixty-six/)
- [Frenchy Johnson](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/frenchy-johnson/)
- [Oarsman](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/oarsman/)
- [Crew](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/crew/)
- [African American](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/african-american/)
- [Black West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/black-west-end/)
- [Segregation](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/segregation/)
- [North Slope Beacon Hill](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/north-slope-beacon-hill/)
- [1830s](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/1830s/)
- [Frances McNamara](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/frances-mcnamara/)
- [JB Harris](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/jb-harris/)
- [Author Panel](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/author-panel/)
- [Historical Fiction Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/historical-fiction-boston/)
- [Historical Fiction](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/historical-fiction/)
- [Literature](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/literature/)
- [Architectural History](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/architectural-history/)
- [the arts](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/the-arts/)
- [history trivia](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/history-trivia/)
- [the dubliner](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/the-dubliner/)
- [James Michael Curley](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/james-michael-curley/)
- [Hynes](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/hynes/)
- [Collins](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/collins/)
- [Kevin White](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/kevin-white/)
- [Boston Mayors](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/boston-mayors/)
- [Political History](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/political-history/)
- [Joseph Portanova](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/joseph-portanova/)
- [Joseph D Portanova](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/joseph-d-portanova/)
- [Sculptor](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/sculptor/)
- [Sculpting](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/sculpting/)
- [Elizabeth Peabody House](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/elizabeth-peabody-house/)
- [Fabien Sevitsky](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/fabien-sevitsky/)
- [Mary Spaulding](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/mary-spaulding/)
- [Charlesbank Homes](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/charlesbank-homes/)
- [City Planning](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/city-planning/)
- [Housing Act](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/housing-act/)
- [Mill Pond](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/mill-pond/)
- [Harriet Hayden](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/harriet-hayden/)
- [Harriet Bell Hayden](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/harriet-bell-hayden/)
- [Lewis Hayden](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/lewis-hayden/)
- [Hayden House](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/hayden-house/)
- [66 Phillips](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/66-phillips/)
- [66 Southac](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/66-southac/)
- [Fugitive Slave Act](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/fugitive-slave-act/)
- [African Meeting House](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/african-meeting-house/)
- [African Baptist Church](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/african-baptist-church/)
- [Thomas Paul](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/thomas-paul/)
- [Building](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/building/)
- [Construction](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/construction/)
- [Prohibition](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/prohibition/)
- [Speakeasy](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/speakeasy/)
- [Bootlegger](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/bootlegger/)
- [Drink](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/drink/)
- [Settlements](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/settlements/)
- [Art Competition](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/art-competition/)
- [Scanning Party](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/scanning-party/)
- [Photographs](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/photographs/)
- [Christiana Carteaux Bannister](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/christiana-carteaux-bannister/)
- [Christiana Bannister](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/christiana-bannister/)
- [Edward Mitchell Bannister](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/edward-mitchell-bannister/)
- [Hairdressing](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/hairdressing/)
- [North Slope](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/north-slope/)
- [Winter Street](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/winter-street/)
- [Washington Street](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/washington-street/)
- [West Street](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/west-street/)
- [Pinckney Street](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/pinckney-street/)
- [Painting](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/painting/)
- [Spiritualism](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/spiritualism/)
- [Spiritualist Movement](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/spiritualist-movement/)
- [Nineteenth Century](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/nineteenth-century/)
- [Fox Sisters](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/fox-sisters/)
- [Banner of Light](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/banner-of-light/)
- [Leonora Piper](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/leonora-piper/)
- [Seances](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/seances/)
- [Mediums](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/mediums/)
- [Adam Nimoy](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/adam-nimoy/)
- [Leonard Nimoy](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/leonard-nimoy/)
- [Star Trek](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/star-trek/)
- [Memoir](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/memoir/)
- [Indigenous tribes](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/indigenous-tribes/)
- [Charles Sumner](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/charles-sumner/)
- [Civil Rights](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/civil-rights/)
- [Roberts v City of Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/roberts-v-city-of-boston/)
- [Little Women](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/little-women/)
- [Louisa May Alcott](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/louisa-may-alcott/)
- [Film Screening](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/film-screening/)
- [Drink and draw](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/drink-and-draw/)
- [Drawing](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/drawing/)
- [Jonathan Mayhew](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/jonathan-mayhew/)
- [Old West Church](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/old-west-church/)
- [Mayhew School](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/mayhew-school/)
- [LGBT History](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/lgbt-history/)
- [LGBT Figures](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/lgbt-figures/)
- [Prescott Townsend](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/prescott-townsend/)
- [The West End Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/the-west-end-museum/)
- [Museum History](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/museum-history/)
- [Exhibits](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/exhibits/)
- [The Last Tenement](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/the-last-tenement/)
- [West End Historical Association](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/west-end-historical-association/)
- [The West Ender](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/the-west-ender/)
- [Jim Campano](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/jim-campano/)
- [Nims Square](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/nims-square/)
- [West Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/west-boston/)
- [Ormand F. Nims](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/ormand-f-nims/)
- [Pharmacies](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/pharmacies/)
- [Nims Battery](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/nims-battery/)
- [Second Massachusetts Battery](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/second-massachusetts-battery/)
- [Sports History](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/sports-history/)
- [Walking Competitions](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/walking-competitions/)
- [Bruins](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/bruins/)
- [44 Cambridge Street](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/44-cambridge-street/)
- [109 Court Street](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/109-court-street/)
- [Telegraph](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/telegraph/)
- [Thomas Edison](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/thomas-edison/)
- [Vote Recorder](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/vote-recorder/)
- [Patents](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/patents/)
- [Boarding Houses](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/boarding-houses/)
- [Western Union](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/western-union/)
- [LGBT](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/lgbt/)
- [LGBTQ+](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/lgbtq/)
- [Ruth Roman](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/ruth-roman/)
- [Strangers on a Train](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/strangers-on-a-train/)
- [Bernard Berenson](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/bernard-berenson/)
- [Italian Renaissance](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/italian-renaissance/)
- [Art History](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/art-history/)
- [Mary Costelloe](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/mary-costelloe/)
- [Population Change](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/population-change/)
- [Demographics](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/demographics/)
- [Migration](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/migration/)
- [Cost of Living](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/cost-of-living/)
- [F. O. Matthiessen](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/f-o-matthiessen/)
- [Russell Cheney](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/russell-cheney/)
- [Beatles](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/beatles/)
- [Concert](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/concert/)
- [Art Show](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/art-show/)
- [Gallery](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/gallery/)
- [Competition](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/competition/)
- [Government Service Center](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/government-service-center/)
- [Boston City Hall](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/boston-city-hall/)
- [Brutalism](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/brutalism/)
- [Brutalist](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/brutalist/)
- [Government Center Project](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/government-center-project/)
- [Fun](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/fun/)
- [Social](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/social/)
- [Community Social](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/community-social/)
- [Neighborhood](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/neighborhood/)
- [Boston Marriage](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/boston-marriage/)
- [Boston Marriages](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/boston-marriages/)
- [Settlement Houses](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/settlement-houses/)
- [Sarah Orne Jewett](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/sarah-orne-jewett/)
- [Annie Adams Fields](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/annie-adams-fields/)
- [LGBTQ+ History](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/lgbtq-history/)
- [William Blackstone School](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/william-blackstone-school/)
- [F. Holland Day](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/f-holland-day/)
- [Fred Holland Day](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/fred-holland-day/)
- [Alice Brown](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/alice-brown/)
- [Louise Imogen Guiney](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/louise-imogen-guiney/)
- [Costanza](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/costanza/)
- [virtual](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/virtual/)
- [Howard Athenaeum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/howard-athenaeum/)
- [Scollay Theater](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/scollay-theater/)
- [The Old Howard](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/the-old-howard/)
- [Josiah Johnson Hawes](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/josiah-johnson-hawes/)
- [Albert Sands Southworth](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/albert-sands-southworth/)
- [Daguerreotype](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/daguerreotype/)
- [Portraits](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/portraits/)
- [Ether](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/ether/)
- [Southworth & Hawes](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/southworth-hawes/)
- [Studio](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/studio/)
- [Allen Street](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/allen-street/)
- [Allen Street House](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/allen-street-house/)
- [Allen Street Building](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/allen-street-building/)
- [Massachusetts General Hospital](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/massachusetts-general-hospital/)
- [Morgue](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/morgue/)
- [Autopsy](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/autopsy/)
- [Pathology](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/pathology/)
- [James Homer Wright](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/james-homer-wright/)
- [Harvard Medical School](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/harvard-medical-school/)
- [Halloween Event](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/halloween-event/)
- [Halloween Tour](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/halloween-tour/)
- [Parkman-Webster](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/parkman-webster/)
- [Events](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/events/)
- [Godzilla](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/godzilla/)
- [Joseph Levine](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/joseph-levine/)
- [Movie](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/movie/)
- [Pumpkin](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/pumpkin/)
- [Pumpkin Painting](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/pumpkin-painting/)
- [Paint and Sip](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/paint-and-sip/)
- [Halloween Events](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/halloween-events/)
- [Museum Events](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/museum-events/)
- [Chamber music](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/chamber-music/)
- [Jimbo](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/jimbo/)
- [James Campano](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/james-campano/)
- [Neighborhood Event](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/neighborhood-event/)
- [Exhibit](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/exhibit/)
- [Reception](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/reception/)
- [Exhibit Talk](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/exhibit-talk/)
- [Robert Morris](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/robert-morris/)
- [Abolitionist](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/abolitionist/)
- [Sarah C Roberts](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/sarah-c-roberts/)
- [Militia](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/militia/)
- [LGBTQ+ Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/lgbtq-boston/)
- [Lee Porter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/lee-porter/)
- [Sporters](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/sporters/)
- [LGBTQ+ Walking Tour](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/lgbtq-walking-tour/)
- [West Church](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/west-church/)
- [Hugh Hall](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/hugh-hall/)
- [Harrison Gray](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/harrison-gray/)
- [William Hooper](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/william-hooper/)
- [Paul Revere](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/paul-revere/)
- [Lynde Street Church](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/lynde-street-church/)
- [Lynde Street Meeting House](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/lynde-street-meeting-house/)
- [For the Love of Spock](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/for-the-love-of-spock/)
- [postcards](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/postcards/)
- [holidays](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/holidays/)
- [Boston events](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/boston-events/)
- [Charles Frani](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/charles-frani/)
- [Charles Zanfani](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/charles-zanfani/)
- [Frani Collection](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/frani-collection/)
- [West End Project](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/west-end-project/)
- [Stephen Edgell](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/stephen-edgell/)
- [Claudia Kelty](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/claudia-kelty/)
- [Claudia Edgell](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/claudia-edgell/)
- [Honoree Night](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/honoree-night/)
- [Auction](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/auction/)
- [Celebration](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/celebration/)
- [Fundraiser](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/fundraiser/)
- [Polly Ann Bates](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/polly-ann-bates/)
- [Eliza Small](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/eliza-small/)
- [George Latimer](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/george-latimer/)
- [Leverett Street Jail](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/leverett-street-jail/)
- [Freedom Seekers](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/freedom-seekers/)
- [Fugitive Slaves](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/fugitive-slaves/)
- [Fugitive Slave Law of 1793](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/fugitive-slave-law-of-1793/)
- [Abolitionists](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/abolitionists/)
- [Lemuel Shaw](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/lemuel-shaw/)
- [Latimer Law](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/latimer-law/)
- [Boston Abolition Riot](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/boston-abolition-riot/)
- [Superblocks](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/superblocks/)
- [Le Corbusier](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/le-corbusier/)
- [Grid](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/grid/)
- [21st century](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/21st-century/)
- [Urban Studies](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/urban-studies/)
- [Frances E. Willard Settlement House](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/frances-e-willard-settlement-house/)
- [Willard Settlement](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/willard-settlement/)
- [Chambers Street](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/chambers-street/)
- [Frances Willard](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/frances-willard/)
- [Caroline Caswell](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/caroline-caswell/)
- [Americanization](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/americanization/)
- [Women's Christian Temperance Union](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/womens-christian-temperance-union/)
- [Llewsac Lodge](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/llewsac-lodge/)
- [Immigrant Neighborhood](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/immigrant-neighborhood/)
- [Urban Village](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/urban-village/)
- [Italian American](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/italian-american/)
- [Brighton Street](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/brighton-street/)
- [Leverett Street](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/leverett-street/)
- [Barton Street](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/barton-street/)
- [Joseph LoPiccolo](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/joseph-lopiccolo/)
- [Taken Away](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/taken-away/)
- [Christopher Brown](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/christopher-brown/)
- [Documentary](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/documentary/)
- [Community Gathering](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/community-gathering/)
- [Winter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/winter/)
- [Affordable housing](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/affordable-housing/)
- [income-restricted housing](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/income-restricted-housing/)
- [Helen Osborne Storrow](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/helen-osborne-storrow/)
- [Saturday Evening Girls](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/saturday-evening-girls/)
- [Storrows](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/storrows/)
- [Spring Street](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/spring-street/)
- [Neighborhood Life](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/neighborhood-life/)
- [Memory Letter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/memory-letter/)
- [Martin Lomasney](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/martin-lomasney/)
- [John Ignatius Fitzgerald](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/john-ignatius-fitzgerald/)
- [John I Fitzgerald](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/john-i-fitzgerald/)
- [Ward Eight](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/ward-eight/)
- [Ward Politics](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/ward-politics/)
- [Ward Boss](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/ward-boss/)
- [Hendricks Club](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/hendricks-club/)
- [Magic](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/magic/)
- [Magic show](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/magic-show/)
- [Ashcan school](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/ashcan-school/)
- [African Diaspora](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/african-diaspora/)
- [Dance](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/dance/)
- [Spoken Word](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/spoken-word/)
- [Al Tabachnik](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/al-tabachnik/)
- [Abraham Tabachnik](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/abraham-tabachnik/)
- [Tabachnick](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/tabachnick/)
- [Tabatchnik](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/tabatchnik/)
- [Tabarchnik](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/tabarchnik/)
- [Cantor](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/cantor/)
- [Shul](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/shul/)
- [Joy Street Shul](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/joy-street-shul/)
- [Alexander Parris](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/alexander-parris/)
- [Architect](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/architect/)
- [Greek Revival](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/greek-revival/)
- [Neoclassical](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/neoclassical/)
- [Boston Granite Style](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/boston-granite-style/)
- [Charles Bulfinch](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/charles-bulfinch/)
- [Bulfinch Building](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/bulfinch-building/)
- [St. Joseph's Church](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/st-josephs-church/)
- [opening](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/opening/)
- [special exhibit](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/special-exhibit/)
- [fugitive slave laws](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/fugitive-slave-laws/)
- [George Parkman](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/george-parkman/)
- [Samuel Parkman](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/samuel-parkman/)
- [John Webster](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/john-webster/)
- [Parkman Market](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/parkman-market/)
- [Revere House](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/revere-house/)
- [Blake-Tuckerman houses](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/blake-tuckerman-houses/)
- [James Bowdoin](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/james-bowdoin/)
- [ephemera](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/ephemera/)
- [collecting](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/collecting/)
- [concrete](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/concrete/)
- [government center](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/government-center/)
- [Berklee](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/berklee/)
- [Cambridge Street](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/cambridge-street/)
- [Revere House Hotel](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/revere-house-hotel/)
- [Bowdoin Square Theater](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/bowdoin-square-theater/)
- [Bowdoin Square Firehouse](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/bowdoin-square-firehouse/)
- [Boston Government Service Center](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/boston-government-service-center/)
- [Transatlantic Trade](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/transatlantic-trade/)
- [Rum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/rum/)
- [Molasses](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/molasses/)
- [Distilleries](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/distilleries/)
- [Ropewalks](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/ropewalks/)
- [Taverns](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/taverns/)
- [Native Americans](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/native-americans/)
- [Barbados](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/barbados/)
- [Slave Trade](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/slave-trade/)
- [Masachuset](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/masachuset/)
- [Massachuset](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/massachuset/)
- [Shawmut Peninsula](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/shawmut-peninsula/)
- [William Blaxton](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/william-blaxton/)
- [Twelfth Baptist Church](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/twelfth-baptist-church/)
- [Church of the Fugitive Slave](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/church-of-the-fugitive-slave/)
- [Leonard Grimes](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/leonard-grimes/)
- [Martin Luther King](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/martin-luther-king/)
- [Performing Arts](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/performing-arts/)
- [Aegean](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/aegean/)
- [Levant](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/levant/)
- [Converse](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/converse/)
- [Stephen Puleo](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/stephen-puleo/)
- [South End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/south-end/)
- [Villa Victoria](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/villa-victoria/)
- [Immigrants](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/immigrants/)
- [Charles Street Jail](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/charles-street-jail/)
- [Suffolk County Jail](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/suffolk-county-jail/)
- [Gridley J.F. Bryant](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/gridley-j-f-bryant/)
- [Charles Street](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/charles-street/)
- [Harriet](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/harriet/)
- [discussion](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/discussion/)
- [panel](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/panel/)
- [Joseph Caruso](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/joseph-caruso/)
- [The Priest](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/the-priest/)
- [Chickataubut](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/chickataubut/)
- [Algonquian](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/algonquian/)
- [epidemic](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/epidemic/)
- [Domingo Williams](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/domingo-williams/)
- [Synagogues](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/synagogues/)
- [charlestown](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/charlestown/)
- [charlestown project](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/charlestown-project/)
- [WE Tree](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/we-tree/)
- [Boston Database](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/boston-database/)
- [Kickoff](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/kickoff/)
- [Launch Event](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/launch-event/)
- [Charlesbank](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/charlesbank/)
- [Exhibit Opening](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/exhibit-opening/)
- [Battle for Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/battle-for-boston/)
- [Don Gillis](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/don-gillis/)
- [Buddy Clark](https://thewestendmuseum.org/tag/buddy-clark/)

## Categories

- [Tour](https://thewestendmuseum.org/mec-category/tour/)
- [Talk](https://thewestendmuseum.org/mec-category/talk/)
- [Opening/Reception](https://thewestendmuseum.org/mec-category/openings-receptions/)
- [Family/Kids](https://thewestendmuseum.org/mec-category/family-kids/)
- [Fundraising Event](https://thewestendmuseum.org/mec-category/fundraising-event/)
- [Special Event](https://thewestendmuseum.org/mec-category/special-event/)
- [Movie/Video](https://thewestendmuseum.org/mec-category/movie-video/)
- [Music](https://thewestendmuseum.org/mec-category/music/)
- [Social](https://thewestendmuseum.org/mec-category/social/)
- [Trivia](https://thewestendmuseum.org/mec-category/trivia/)
- [Book Club](https://thewestendmuseum.org/mec-category/book-club/)
- [When and Where in Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/mec-category/when-and-where-in-boston/)

## Exhibit Categories

- [Permanent](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibit-categories/permanent/)
- [Up Now](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibit-categories/up-now/)
- [Closed](https://thewestendmuseum.org/exhibit-categories/closed/)

## News Categories

- [Article](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-categories/article/) - News: Articles Announcements, stories, and updates from the Museum
- [Press Release](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-categories/press/) - News: Press Release Press releases from the Museum’s PR team
- [Newsletter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-categories/newsletter/) - News: Newsletters Periodic newsletters published by The West End Museum
- [Press Coverage](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-categories/press-coverage/) - News: Press Coverage Articles in newspapers, television appearances, and interviews involving the Museum

## News Tags

- [Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/boston/)
- [West End](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/west-end/)
- [History](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/history/)
- [Event](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/event/)
- [Archives](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/archives/)
- [Talk](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/talk/)
- [Art](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/art/)
- [Beacon Hill Times](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/beacon-hill-times/)
- [Tour](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/tour/)
- [Halloween](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/halloween/)
- [Haunted](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/haunted/)
- [Ghosts](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/ghosts/)
- [Walking Tour](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/walking-tour/)
- [Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/museum/)
- [Flood](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/flood/)
- [Trivia](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/trivia/)
- [Heritage](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/heritage/)
- [Honoree](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/honoree/)
- [Family Event](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/family-event/)
- [Children Event](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/children-event/)
- [Book Reading](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/book-reading/)
- [Jewish History](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/jewish-history/)
- [Boston History](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/boston-history/)
- [Author Talk](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/author-talk/)
- [Daniel Dain](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/daniel-dain/)
- [History of Boston](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/history-of-boston/)
- [Book Talk](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/book-talk/)
- [Trivia Night](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/trivia-night/)
- [jewish book month](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/jewish-book-month/)
- [honoree night](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/honoree-night/)
- [archive](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/archive/)
- [mgh](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/mgh/)
- [massgeneral](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/massgeneral/)
- [Boston Sun](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/boston-sun/)
- [Athenaeum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/athenaeum/)
- [wbur](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/wbur/)
- [African American](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/african-american/)
- [Black History](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/black-history/)
- [Black History Month](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/black-history-month/)
- [Lecture](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/lecture/)
- [Cresendo](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/cresendo/)
- [Music](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/music/)
- [Performance](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/performance/)
- [Events](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/events/)
- [Newsletter](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/newsletter/)
- [West End Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/west-end-museum/)
- [Reopening](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/reopening/)
- [Urban Development](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/urban-development/)
- [Urban Renewal](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/urban-renewal/)
- [Virtual Talk](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/virtual-talk/)
- [Women's history](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/womens-history/)
- [women](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/women/)
- [women's history month](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/womens-history-month/)
- [Musical Performance](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/musical-performance/)
- [Photograhy](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/photograhy/)
- [Art Event](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/art-event/)
- [Violin](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/violin/)
- [Viola](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/viola/)
- [Boston Globe](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/boston-globe/)
- [boston.com](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/boston-com/)
- [perfect day](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/perfect-day/)
- [edgell collection](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/edgell-collection/)
- [frani collection](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/frani-collection/)
- [crescendo productions](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/crescendo-productions/)
- [musical event](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/musical-event/)
- [photography](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/photography/)
- [The West End Museum](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/the-west-end-museum/)
- [Museum Opening](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/museum-opening/)
- [Opening](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/opening/)
- [Art Competition](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/art-competition/)
- [Arts](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/arts/)
- [Museum Reopening](https://thewestendmuseum.org/news-tags/museum-reopening/)