East Boston: Maverick Square and Beyond

Discover East Boston’s rich history and dynamic present by exploring the neighborhood of Maverick Square, East Boston’s oldest commercial center. Trace its roots back to Noddle’s Island and learn how the East Boston Company created a planned community that became today’s vibrant and diverse East Boston. This tour will examine the built environment, from the 1833 street grid laid to the new waterfront developments, to get a sense of the people and forces that have shaped East Boston. And discuss the crucial role of the waterfront, from its famed shipbuilding industry and extensive port facilities, to its contribution to East Boston’s proud immigrant heritage. Encounter the many forms of transportation that have shaped the development of East Boston, from the ferries that first brought people to the island, to the 20th century subway and vehicular tunnels, as we make our way to the marvelous Bremen Street Park across from the Airport T station.

This tour is presented in partnership with the Boston Preservation Alliance, a nonprofit organization that protects and improves the quality of Boston's distinct architectural heritage through advocacy and education.