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Long a fishing site for the native peoples of the area, the five islands that make up East Boston (Bird, Noddle’s, Apple, Governor’s, and Hog) were first settled by Europeans in 1633.  After a notable shipbuilding period in the 1800s, the area later welcomed wave after wave of immigrants to the immigration station located in the neighborhood, often referred to as Boston’s “Ellis Island.” Many recent arrivals stayed and made their homes in the neighborhood-- mingling with already established groups with different languages, religions and cultures.  Because immigration and integration are challenging processes, East Boston has developed a longstanding tradition of welcoming and supporting recent immigrants. 

We aim to find, collect, and make available the history of this vibrant neighborhood.

 

Aerial of East Boston construction at Bird Island Flats looking eastward.
Aerial of East Boston construction at Bird Island Flats looking eastward.
Prescott Street, Saratoga Street, Neptune Street aerial
Prescott Street, Saratoga Street, Neptune Street aerial
Massachusetts. Department Of Public Works
Proposed Taking Lines (Mass Project UI 241(3))
Proposed Taking Lines (Mass Project UI 241(3))
Massachusetts. Department Of Public Works
Porter Street, Saratoga Street, Prescott Street aerial
Porter Street, Saratoga Street, Prescott Street aerial
Massachusetts. Department Of Public Works
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