West Roxbury 1884

A rural West Roxbury with Revolutionary fortifications, Brook Farm, Civil War mustering grounds, and a strong identity separate from Roxbury.

CollectionNeighborhoods

Edition / era1884

Print format24 × 36 in

OrientationPortrait

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Original Historical Boston map print by Ed McCarthy.

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A closer look at West Roxbury in 1884.

West Roxbury separated from Roxbury in the nineteenth century in part to preserve a more rural character. This historical plate highlights Revolutionary-era sites, the Brook Farm transcendentalist community, Civil War activity, and the landscape of the independent town.

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West Roxbury 2014

The modern companion to 1884, following immigration, railroads, industry, suburban growth, and the neighborhood’s continuing effort to preserve a rural feel.

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