Once referred to as the "Suburb Superb;" Roslindale was at one time part of the town of West Roxbury; which had been set off from Roxbury in 1851. The rapid development of Roslindale; which was annexed to the city of Boston in 1874 and was then known as the South Street District; was largely due to the Boston and Providence Railroad and the streetcars that connected the area to Forest Hills Station. By the twentieth century; Roslindale had developed as a distinctive neighborhood that attracted residents of all walks of life; with dells and valleys reminiscent of Roslin; Scotland; from which it received its name. Roslindale chronicles the growth of this neighborhood from the birth of photography through today by combining vintage images with modern photographs of Roslindale Square; Washington Street; and noteworthy buildings and businesses.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Publisher made some mistakes :(By Elliott KoplitzPublisher made some mistakes in this book.You will find double pages. but overall you will learn some history about Ocean Grove :)0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Well doneBy Cynthia R HausleAfter taking a trip to Ocean Grove. I found my self wanting to learn more about the town. This book satisfied my curiosity and was a quick. thorough read.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Important in local historyBy CharlieWhile not a great literary this does provide an excellent photographic history of the this camp meeting town. Material is very useful in documenting architechtural history and outlining the development of the religious community. Recommended to those interested in this history or community.
