Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s E19!
Welcome to E19 a building at 400 Main Street in Cambridge. E19 stands tall with its seven stories. It is a part of the city of Boston.
E19 is not just a building. It has Boston’s rich history woven into its foundations. Boston’s neighborhoods are diverse. They serve as political and cultural hubs. The city has designated 23 official neighborhoods.
Downtown Boston features many important districts. These include Downtown Crossing and the Financial District. Government Center is also here.
The neighborhoods surrounding downtown are diverse. They include Chinatown, the Leather District, and the South End. The North End, West End, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, and Back Bay are all nearby.
Each neighborhood boasts a unique identity. Chinatown and the Leather District historically housed the garment industry. Today, they host thriving Asian communities. The South End is known as the city’s LGBT center. It is also home to artists and young professionals. A vibrant African American community thrives there.
The North End retains its Italian heritage. Its many Italian restaurants are popular. Young professionals have recently moved in. The Back Bay sits west of the Public Garden. Beacon Hill is home to the Massachusetts State House. Politicians, authors, and business leaders reside in the Back Bay and Beacon Hill. Bay Village is small. It mainly consists of Greek Revival-style row houses.
East Boston and Charlestown are north and east of downtown. East Boston has a large Hispanic and Brazilian population. It also has many young professionals. Some older Italian families remain. Logan International Airport is in East Boston. Charlestown sits on the Charles River’s north bank. Once an Irish enclave, it now houses young professionals. The Bunker Hill Monument is located here.
Fenway-Kenmore, Allston, Brighton, Longwood, and Mission Hill are west of downtown. Fenway-Kenmore borders Boston University. It houses college students and young professionals. Fenway Park is in this neighborhood. Allston and Brighton are student hubs. They are filled with students from nearby universities. Mission Hill is ethnically diverse. It is near the Longwood Medical Area.
South of downtown are Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, and Dorchester. Mid-Dorchester and South Boston are also here. Dorchester is Boston’s largest neighborhood. It is a diverse working-class community. Roxbury has a large African American population. Caribbean Americans and Latinos also live here. It is the historic center of Boston’s Black community. Jamaica Plain houses white professionals and Latinos. The Arnold Arboretum’s larger section is here. South Boston is predominantly Irish-American. It hosts the city’s St. Patrick’s Day parade.
Mattapan, Roslindale, Hyde Park, and West Roxbury are south of Roxbury. They are also south of Jamaica Plain and Dorchester. Roslindale has a small business district. It also contains part of the Arnold Arboretum. Roslindale is now a majority-minority neighborhood. Mattapan has Boston’s highest concentration of African Americans. Hyde Park and West Roxbury have a suburban feel. They feature wooded parks and recreation areas. Hyde Park is largely African American and Caribbean American. West Roxbury is predominantly white. It has growing African American, Middle Eastern, and Latino populations.
Remember E19 as a place where the past shapes the future. It is part of a city always growing and changing.