Island in the Jamaica Pond

You might think the island in the Jamaica Pond is a natural feature, but you would be wrong!

LocalesJamaica Plain Historical SocietyOctober 29, 2017Jamaica Pond, Walter H. Marx

Forest Hills Cemetery was originally set aside in 1848 by the City of Roxbury as a city cemetery. In the corner of the grounds near Walk Hill and Canterbury streets, explorers will find the glass-enclosed white marble statue titled “Boy in the Boat,” and marked LL on the cemetery’s map of curiosities.

LocalesJamaica Plain Historical SocietySeptember 30, 2005Walter H. Marx, Sculpture

Green Street

Although Green Street was subdivided as early as 1851 for stores, factories and houses it was not extensively developed until the late 1870’s with construction continuing until the early 1900’s. The Bowditch School was completed in 1892 and early in the 20th century the United States Post Office moved from its location on Call Street at Woolsey Square to its new location at the corner of Green and Cheshire Streets.

LocalesJamaica Plain Historical SocietyJune 16, 2004Streets, Walter H. Marx

Hellenic Hill

In 1846, the piano manufacturer, Chickering, purchased five of their shore lots where he built a summerhouse "Sunnyside." Francis Parkman bought the house and land in 1854, and the consequent story has been chronicled before. With the Jamaica Plain connection, the Goddard tale itself deserves retelling.

LocalesJamaica Plain Historical SocietyJune 2, 2004Walter H. Marx, Housing

History of Beer Making in Jamaica Plain

As the 20th century dawned, it was said that within a mile of Roxbury Crossing there were twenty-five breweries. Now, as this 100-year era begins to bow out, none are still running, though a new one is about to start up.

LocalesJamaica Plain Historical SocietyMay 15, 2004Brewery, Walter H. Marx

Jamaica Plain Once Part of West Roxbury

An explanation of the municipal history of Jamaica Plain - from part of the Town of Roxbury, to the City of Roxbury to the Town of West Roxbury and finally, annexation to Boston.

LocalesJamaica Plain Historical SocietyMay 2, 2004Walter H. Marx

Jamaica Plain's Great Wall

A person who wanders across Allandale Road with care will pass into the Allandale Woods, a vast natural tract of public land with ancient farm roads and newer bridle paths that extend to the valley of Saw Mill Brook and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway.

LocalesJamaica Plain Historical SocietyMay 2, 2004woodland, Walter H. Marx

Jamaica Plain's Two Streets Named After the Chestnut

Jamaica Plain has two streets named after the Chestnut tree with its distinctive leaves and blossoms. They probably got their names from these prominent trees that years ago grew on location here.

LocalesJamaica Plain Historical SocietyApril 15, 2004Streets, Walter H. Marx

Ice Skating on Jamaica Pond

In the Victorian era, skating was the favorite winter activity of locals - the Jamaica Pond was their place to undertake this pastime.

LocalesJamaica Plain Historical SocietyApril 1, 2004Jamaica Pond, Walter H. Marx