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East Boston

The vibrant neighborhood features one of the most beautiful waterfronts in the City.

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East Boston was once a center for shipbuilding, but it has always been a neighborhood of immigrants. You can see the diversity in the neighborhood’s many ethnic restaurants.

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Age Strong Chair Yoga
On Nov 18

Nov 18
Immigrant Advancement Community Office Hours
On Nov 19

Nov 19
Age Strong Latin Dance
On Nov 19

Nov 19
Age Strong Yoga and Meditation
On Nov 20

Nov 20
Workers' Rights Clinic - East Boston
On Nov 20

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Workers' Rights Clinic - East Boston
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Neighborhood features

Today, East Boston's population is mostly:

  • Italian-Americans
  • immigrants from Central and South America, and
  • immigrants from Southeast Asia.

East Boston is home to the nation’s first branch library, built in 1870. You’ll also find Logan Airport here. Neighborhood homes mix the old with the new, and include many restored triple-deckers. Residents enjoy waterfront views of the City skyline from across Boston Harbor. They also now have access to the beach by way of a brand new and beautiful greenway.

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