Franklin and Blackstone Squares
Blackstone and Franklin Squares are public parks located in the South End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- 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 Boston University School of Medicine.
Holy Cross Cathedral
Church
Photo: GearedBull, CC BY 2.5.
The Cathedral of the Holy Cross is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston in Massachusetts. It is one of the largest Catholic churches in New England.
Boston University School of Medicine
University
The Boston University School of Medicine is the medical school of Boston University, a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1848.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include South End and Frederick Douglass Square Historic District.
South End
Possessing the largest Victorian row house district in the country, the South End is one of Boston'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.
Frederick Douglass Square Historic District
Neighborhood
Photo: Tim Pierce, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Frederick Douglass Square Historic District is a historic district roughly bounded by Hammond Street, Cabot Street, Windsor Street, and Westminster Street, in the Lower Roxbury area of Boston, Massachusetts.
Bay Village
Neighborhood
Photo: Daderot, Public domain.
Bay Village is the smallest officially recognized neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, 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
- Categories: square and recreation area
- Location: Suffolk, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
42.33966° or 42° 20′ 23″ northLongitude
-71.07352° or 71° 4′ 25″ westElevation
10 feet (3 metres)Open location code
87JC8WQG+VHOpenStreetMap ID
way 832372451OpenStreetMap feature
leisure=park
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as South End and Frederick Douglass Square Historic District.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Blackstone Community Center Gym and Blackstone Community Center.
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