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Summer Street (Boston)

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Summer Street (Boston)

Summer Street (est. 1708) in Boston, Massachusetts, extends from Downtown Crossing in the Financial District, over Fort Point Channel, and into South Boston to the southeast. In the mid-19th century it was also called Seven Star Lane.

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Map of Summer St, Boston, MA, USA

Along the route is Dewey Square, which is formed by the intersection of Atlantic Avenue, Summer, Federal, and Purchase Streets with the Surface Artery of the Boston Central Artery (I-93). The intermodal transit terminal South Station is also located along the road, with Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail services, as well as Red Line subway trains and Silver Line bus rapid transit.

In South Boston, Summer Street goes past the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

Current residents

  • 100 Summer Street
  • Boston Internet Exchange at One Summer St.
  • Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
  • South Station
  • Previous residents

  • John Andrew & Son
  • Joseph Barrell (merchant), c. 1784
  • Edward Everett, 1852-1865
  • Filene's Department Store
  • William Gray, 19th-century merchant
  • C.F. Hovey and Co.
  • New South Church
  • L.C. Page & Company
  • James Sullivan (governor)
  • Trinity Church
  • References

    Summer Street (Boston) Wikipedia