North End

The North End is a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. It has the distinction of being the city's oldest residential community, where people have lived continuously since it was settled in the 1630s. Though small (⅓ mi²), the neighborhood has approximately 100 eating establishments, and a variety of tourist attractions. It is known as the city's Little Italy for its Italian-American population. The North End as a distinct Boston community was evident as early as 1646. By 1649, the area had a large enough population to support its own church, called the North Meeting House. The construction of the North Meeting House also led to the development of the area now known as North Square; this area was the center of North End life. Increase...