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west end
back bay
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south end
locator Map
see street Finder map 1

4 . Nichols House Museum
This modest museum offers an insight into the life of Beacon
Hill resident Rose Nichols, who lived here from 1885 to 1960.

3 Mount Vernon Street
Described in the 19th
century as the “most
civilized street in
America,” this is where
the developers of
Beacon Hill (the Mount
Vernon Proprietors)
chose to build their
own homes.
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Boston Common
5 Hepzibah Swan Houses 6 Beacon Street
Elegant in their simplicity, The finest houses on Beacon Hill
these three Bulfinch- were invariably built on Beacon
designed houses were Street. Elegant, Federal-style
wedding gifts for the mansions, some with ornate reliefs,
daughters of a wealthy overlook the city’s most beautiful
Beacon Hill proprietress. green space, Boston Common.

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