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- Boston is made up of 23 unique and distinct neighborhoods, such as Beacon Hill, South End, and Back Bay. This led to the creation of the nickname the City of Neighborhoods. Each neighborhood has its own architecture, culture, history, and community, creating a unique identity that you can observe just by walking from one neighborhood to another.
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Jun 10, 2014 · When Boston first began blossoming as a city in the mid-to-late 1600s, Allston and Brighton were grouped into what was known as “Little Cambridge.”
Boston is sometimes called a "city of neighborhoods" because of the profusion of diverse subsections. [ 115 ] [ 116 ] The city government's Office of Neighborhood Services has officially designated 23 neighborhoods: [ 117 ]
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Boston has many nicknames, inspired by various historical contexts. They include: came from governor John Winthrop 's goal, of the original Massachusetts Bay Colony, to create the biblical "City on a Hill." It also refers to the original three hills of Boston.
As the city of Boston has grown and evolved, its neighborhoods have changed as well. The names of the West End, North End and South End refer to their positions on the Shawmut Peninsula, the original extent of Boston.
The City of Neighborhoods. Boston is made up of 23 unique and distinct neighborhoods, such as Beacon Hill, South...
