Posts published in “History”

Two Jamaica Plain Churches, and a Garden, Given $1.7 Million from CPA Funds

By David Ertischek on May 5, 2025

Two Jamaica Plain Churches, and a Garden, Given $1.7 Million from CPA Funds

Two Jamaica Plain churches and a garden are getting some greatly appreciated TLC thanks to Community Preservation Act funds.

Neighbors Working to Save Kenton Road House By Getting Landmark Status

Neighbors Working to Save Kenton Road House By Getting Landmark Status

By David Ertischek on April 15, 2025

A group of Jamaica Plain neighbors are working to get landmark status of a Kenton Road house before it’s demolished by a new owner.

Celebrate the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail in Jamaica Plain on March 15

Celebrate the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail in Jamaica Plain on March 15

By David Ertischek on March 10, 2025

To celebrate Women’s History Month the Jamaica Plain Historical Society is hosting a presentation by the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail on March 15.

Learn About Lt. Kitchell Snow, Aviation Pioneer, Instrumental in Creation of Boston’s First Airport

Learn About Lt. Kitchell Snow, Aviation Pioneer, Instrumental in Creation of Boston’s First Airport

By David Ertischek on February 27, 2025

This bronze eagle by an unknown Japanese master marks the grave at Forest Hills Cemetery of Lt. Kitchell Snow.

No One Hurt in Fire of 12-Sided National Register Historic Places Home on Cranston Street

No One Hurt in Fire of 12-Sided National Register Historic Places Home on Cranston Street

By David Ertischek on February 24, 2025

Boston Firefighters knocked down a fire in a historic Jamaica Plain home on February 20, and thankfully no one was hurt.

Jamaica Plain Company Played Significant Role in Early Radio Technology

Jamaica Plain Company Played Significant Role in Early Radio Technology

By Jamaica Plain Historical Society JPHS on December 4, 2024

The Wireless Specialty Apparatus Company, founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 1907, played a significant role in the early development of radio technology in the United States. It was located at 76 Atherton St. in Jamaica Plain.

The Old Police Station on Seaverns Avenue is on National Register of Historic Places

The Old Police Station on Seaverns Avenue is on National Register of Historic Places

By David Ertischek on November 18, 2024

You may walk by the old District 13 Police Station on Seaverns Avenue all the time — but did you know that it’s on the National Register of Historic Places?

Celebrate 20 Years of Marriage Equality at Connolly Library Event on Oct. 19

By David Ertischek on October 15, 2024

Come celebrate 20 years of marriage equality in Massachusetts with a heartfelt discussion about the LGBTQ+ community at an event co-hosted by the Connolly Branch Library and The History Project.

Bussey Street Being Renamed Flora Way After Former Slave

By David Ertischek on October 14, 2024

Starting October 25, Bussey Street will henceforth be known as Flora Way, after the Boston Public Improvement Commission approved the change.

Check Out Photos from Jamaica Plain Schools of Yore

Check Out Photos from Jamaica Plain Schools of Yore

By David Ertischek on September 10, 2024

As the school year is now upon us, and surely photo day is coming up soon. Let’s take a look back at these (mostly) black and white photos of Jamaica Plain schools’ students from decades ago. See anyone you know?

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