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Downtown Boston is thecentral business district ofBoston, Massachusetts, United States. Boston was founded in 1630. The largest of the city's commercial districts, Downtown is the location of many corporate or regional headquarters; city, county, state and federal government facilities; and many of Boston's tourist attractions. Similar to other central business districts in the U.S., Downtown has recently undergone a transformation that included the construction of new condos and lofts, renovation of historic buildings, and arrival of new residents and businesses. It is represented in theBoston City Council byDistrict 2'sEd Flynn.[1]
Downtown is bound by theBack Bay,North End,Beacon Hill, and theSouth End areas. It includes theGovernment Center and theFinancial District.[2]
The area that is now Downtown Boston constituted much of the town/city proper prior to the city's dramaticexpansion in the 1860s and 1870s. TheGreat Boston Fire of 1872 destroyed much of the neighborhood, especially between Summer, Washington, and Milk Streets. In the 1950s theCentral Artery highway began operating, until theBig Dig (1982–2007) relocated it underground. In the 1960s and 1970s the enormous newGovernment Center complex replacedScollay Square.
Landmarks in Downtown Boston include theGreenway,Custom House Tower,City Hall,Faneuil Hall,Quincy Market,Old State House,Old South Meeting House,Massachusetts State House,Park Street Church,Boston Common, andBoston Public Garden.[2]
Educational institutions located downtown includeEmerson College andSuffolk University.
The fourMBTA subway lines converge in the downtown area at theDowntown Crossing,Park Street,Government Center, andState stations.South Station is a transportation hub with subway, commuter rail, intercity bus, andAmtrak service.
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Boston Public Schools operates area district public schools.
Boston Renaissance Charter Public School was formerly located in a building inPark Square.[3] In 2010 it moved to its current location inHyde Park.[4]
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