North End History by Guild Nichols PART 4: OUR JEWISH HERITAGE 1870-1900 The following brief history of the North End’s Jewish heritage is adapted from Michael A. Ross, The Jewish Friendship Trail, 2nd edition, 2003, and is graciously provided with permission by the author. Eastern European Jews began settling in the North End as early…
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North End History: The Irish Influx
North End History by Guild Nichols PART 3: THE IRISH INFLUX 1840-1870 The Irish have been part of Boston – in small numbers to be sure – from the very outset of the American Revolution. Patrick Carr of Ireland was one of the five men shot by British soldiers on the evening of March 5, 1770…
North End History: From Rags to Riches
North End History by Guild Nichols PART 2: FROM RICHES TO RAGS After 1780, Revere expanded his business interests in keeping with the feverish commercial development along the North End waterfront. He opened a foundry for the smelting of iron and brass and was soon supplying bolts, spikes and nails for the burgeoning shipbuilding industry.…
North End History: Boston’s First Neighborhood
PART 1: BOSTON’S FIRST NEIGHBORHOOD – 1640-1780