The North End: A Brief History of Boston's Oldest Neighborhood

Alex R. Goldfeld

History Press, 2009 - History - 190 pages

Details the chronological and cultural development of Boston's North End from its settlement to today, with a particular focus on the Revolutionary War period.

About the author

For nearly a decade, Alex R. Goldfeld has been creating and leading tours of Boston's historic neighborhoods, most notably the North End, Beacon Hill and Roxbury. He has conducted research and assisted in planning for local organizations, including the Nichols House Museum, the First Church in Roxbury and the Vilna Shul. Goldfeld also served as director of operations at Boston's Museum of African American History, where he oversaw the visitor experience, managed the historic sites and facilitated tours of the Black Heritage Trail. He holds a Master of Arts in History from the University of Massachusetts Boston and lives with his family in the North End.

Bibliographic information

• Title: The North End: A Brief History of Boston's Oldest Neighborhood; Brief History Series
• Author: Alex R. Goldfeld
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: History Press, 2009
• ISBN: 159629518X, 9781596295186
• Length: 190 pages
• Subjects: History / United States / State & Local / New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT); Social Science / Minority Studies