North End is known to have the most European neighbourhoods in Boston. It boasts of Boston’s oldest inhabited community due to the fact that people have been living in the region incessantly since it was established in the 1630s.
Although North End is a very small area, it has about 100 dining venues and numerous intriguing tourist attractions.
Some of Boston’s rich and famous lived in The North End. Later on it was also home to the very first community of black persons. During the early part of the 19th century, the Irish started to flock to the North End in large numbers. Thereafter, the Irish dominated the region until about 1900. Following this, the North End turned out to become one of the core points of Jewish in Boston. On some buildings Hebrew writings can be found.
North End was the place of the Boston Molasses Disaster on January 15th 1919.
During the early 20th century, the North End developed into Boston’s centre of the Italian community. Even today North End is highly residential. It is also renowned for its authentic Italian restaurants. It is also home to the foremost Italian cafe called Caffe Vittoria.
The main factor that separated the North End from the rest of Boston was the erection of the elevated Central Artery during the 1950s. However with the Big Dig reaching its completion the elevated highway was entirely removed and the North End was connected with the rest of the city.
Most of North End’s architecture dates from the latter part of the 19th to the beginning of the 20th century. The Old North Church, the Pierce-Hichborn House, the Paul Revere House and the Clough House are some of the finest architectural masterpieces found in North End.
Those who wish to spend a fun filled holiday in North End, Boston can choose to stay at a Spa in Boston. For example Chuan Spa Boston is a fine Boston Spa that features some of the most contemporary spa facilities and is a great place to refresh and relax.
