Franklin and Blackstone Squares

Blackstone and Franklin Squares are public parks located in the neighborhood of , .
Wikipedia
  • Type: Park
  • Description: public parks in South End, Boston, MA
  • Also known as: “Blackstone and Franklin Squares”, “Blackstone Square”, “Blackstone Square and Franklin Square”, and “Franklin Square”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Holy Cross Cathedral and St. John the Baptist.

Church
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The Cathedral of the Holy Cross is the cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Boston in Massachusetts. It is one of the largest Catholic churches in .

Church
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is a church.

University
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The is the medical school of Boston University, a private research university in . It was founded in 1848.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include South End and Frederick Douglass Square Historic District.

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Possessing the largest Victorian row house district in the country, the is one of 's most popular places. After many homes underwent renovation in the 1960s, upscale restaurants and art galleries sprang up, and the area has attracted a diverse blend of families, young professionals, a gay and lesbian community and a thriving artistic center.

Neighborhood
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The is a historic district roughly bounded by Hammond Street, Cabot Street, Windsor Street, and Westminster Street, in the Lower Roxbury area of Boston, Massachusetts.

Suburb
Photo: Daderot, Public domain.
is the smallest officially recognized neighborhood of , , United States. As of 2010, its population was approximately 1,312 residents living in 837 housing units, most of which are small brick rowhouses.

Franklin and Blackstone Squares

Latitude
42.33966° or 42° 20′ 23″ north
Longitude
-71.07352° or 71° 4′ 25″ west
Elevation
10 feet (3 metres)
Open location code
87JC8WQG+VH
Open­Street­Map ID
way 832372451
Open­Street­Map feature
leisure=­park
Geo­Names ID
4930751
Wiki­data ID
Q5492114
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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Blackstone Community Center Gym and Blackstone Community Center.

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