South End Boston Brownstones on Massachusetts Avenue

Green and gold apartment building in Boston
These Victorian-era brownstones along Massachusetts Avenue in Boston's South End exemplify the neighborhood's architectural heritage, characterized by ornate bay windows, intricate cornices, and rich brickwork. Constructed during Boston's 19th-century building boom, these rowhouses showcase influences from Italianate and Renaissance Revival styles, evident in their red and tan facades with distinctive green trim. Originally part of a working-class district, the South End has become one of Boston's most carefully preserved historic neighborhoods, with these rowhouses continuing to define the city's urban identity and charm.
Photo taken in April 2024.
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