Within these pages; author Anthony Mitchell Sammarcobrings to life the history of Bostonrsquo;s West Endmdash;thearea of the city bound by the Charles River and Storrow Drive as well as North Station; City Hall Plaza; and Myrtle Street. Once a thriving; energetic; and diverse neighborhood; the West End was slated for complete removal following World War II. In over 200 marvelous photographs; this collection recaptures fond memories for former residents and shows newcomers the history of the West End. Now the site of luxury; high-rise apartment buildings; condominiums; and stores; Bostonrsquo;s West End was once the site of many Bulfinch-designed townhouses owned by prominent families. In later years; the neighborhood was home to a diverse ethnic and religious community of families who arrived in Boston from all parts of the world. Today;three decades after the West End was virtually leveled; it is still fondly remembered by many who once called it home.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It was fun to read this bookBy PaulIt was fun to read this book. It brings back many memories of growing up in Grover City (as it was called then) during the late fifties and into the sixties.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A better map would have helpedBy J WilsonThis is what a local history should be. it takes it from Mexican land grant through its early farming years. with history associated with each picture. A better map would have helped. as its hard to see where the new development fit on the old maps.
