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If the dictionary had a listing for neighborhood pride, if would feature a picture of South Boston. Its residents are famous for their love of and loyalty to their neighborhood. And it’s no wonder. Southie boasts miles of beaches and waterfront parks that culminate in Castle Island. There, visitors can enjoy the Revolutionary War era fort, play in the playground, fish off the pier, or simply take a stroll. South Boston is densely populated – known for three-deckers and row houses; many single-family homes can be found in the neighborhood too. It is also home to a great variety of pubs and, more recently, some trendy new restaurants. Year round, a visitor can find residents strolling up and down Broadway doing their shopping and greeting their neighbors. |
From Boston Redevelopment Authority
Long a remote peninsula, Boston annexed South Boston in 1804. In 1805, the city constructed a bridge linking South Boston to the rest of the city. Planners organized the community with a regular grid of numbered and lettered streets, a pattern atypical of the rest of the city. South Boston grew rapidly with the completion of the Old Colony Railroad, and grew even more significantly in the years leading up to the Civil War as the hub of industry,including iron foundries, machine shops, shipyards and refineries, all of which fueled the war effort. South Boston's rapid industrial growth sparked an increase in population, many of them Irish immigrants looking for work in America and fleeing the famine in Ireland. In the 20th century, shipyard and railroad jobs continued to provide work for South Boston residents.
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125 B Street Lofts
16 units in a converted school building; brick and beam; high ceilings. |
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36 A Street Lofts
A newly constructed 6 story loft style building located in Boston's South Boston neighborhood. |
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285 Columbus Lofts
Located the corner of Columbus and Clarendon this loft conversion project is a renovation of the Earle building built in 1924. |
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437 D ST
Located near the new convention center in the expanded seaport district this building offers homes loft homes with high ceilings, garage parking and some views. |
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881 East First Street Lofts
South Boston, this is a 32 unit industrial building conversion to open plan lofts with many original details preserved (heavy timbers, cast iron lintels, original rock maple floors, etc.). Building also has new elevator, intercom, internet/cable ready, state of the art fire alarm system, etc. Amenities include deeded parking, large back yard, great T access, and proximity to Castle Island. Many units have terrific city skyline and Black Falcon Wharf/cruise ship views. The project was completed in 2000 and is self managed with reasonable fees. |
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Allele Boston
New 48 unit loft-style building completed in 2008; parking, 24-hour concierge. |
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Channel Center
New development close to the financial district and seaport district. One building is a renovation (completed 2004) and is loft space, the other building is new from the ground up (also completed in 2004) and has a more traditional in design. Very nice interiors, in a rapidly developing area. |
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Court Square Press
From factory to luxury lofts. This very convenient, centrally located building has been recently painstakingly restored with all of the amenities. At the end of the Fort Point Channel in South Boston you will find this 1900’s brick and beam building with modern 5 story glass enclosed lobby. |
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Fort Point Place
Near Channel Center this building offers a variety of floor plans and parking. |
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FP3
Comprised of 3 adjacent new and historic buildings, this project is slated for 2008 completion. |
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Macallen Building
Built as a green building and recently completed this development is comprised of 140 units; 24-hour concierge, parking and direct interstate access. |
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