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JPHS Tour of Woodbourne
September 24, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Jamaica Plain Historical Society Tour of Woodbourne
This neighborhood developed from 19th-century summer estates into a model suburban enclave. It contains examples representative of New England architecture with designs by local architects and builders. It also contains an unusual garden city model housing development by the Boston Dwelling House Company which was founded in 1912.
Leaves from Bethel AME church steps, corner of Walk Hill and Wachusett Sts.
Click here to see photographs for the Woodbourne tour.
All Jamaica Plain Historical Society tours are free to the public. Tours start at 11 am. Tours last between 60 and 90 minutes and are canceled in case of heavy rain.
No reservations are required, just meet the guide at the location listed. You can pre-register for tours using this form (if you wish): https://forms.gle/UsDDdMzy9einNP676
A map showing the starting points of the walking tours can be found here.
Please note: tours will be given based on the current COVID 19 directives from the City of Boston and the Commonwealth.
The Jamaica Plain News calendar is open to all local organizations and businesses.
Please be sure to include your email address so we can reach you in case there’s a problem!