Walking Tour of Green Street

Laid out in 1836, the street played a key role in Jamaica Plain’s development, functioning as a residential, commercial, and transportation conduit in the lives of the district’s residents. Although Green Street was subdivided as early as 1851 for stores, factories and houses, it was not extensively developed until the late 1870s with construction continuing until the early 1900s. The Bowditch School was completed in 1892, and early in the 20th century, the United States Post Office moved from its location on Call Street at Woolsey Square to its new location at the corner of Green and Cheshire Streets.

All tours are free to the public and are offered on dates shown. Tours last between 60 and 90 minutes and are canceled in case of heavy rain. No reservations are required, just meet the guide at the starting location.

For September 28th, we are offering a special Green Street tour on Sunday afternoon for JP Open Studios.

Can't attend the in-person tour? We also have an online version you can take anytime https://www.youraudiotour.com/tours/4672/

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• This Saturday, 21st June, 11:00 am, Walking Tour of Jamaica Pond in Jamaica Plain
• This Sunday, 22nd June, 04:00 pm, Reading Frederick Douglass Together (JP) in Jamaica Plain
• Next Saturday, 28th June, 11:00 am, Walking Tour of Monument Square, Jamaica Plain in Jamaica Plain