451-511 Atlantic Avenue

Defined by Pearl, Purchase, and Oliver, the parcel of land located at 451-511 Atlantic Ave. has served as the backdrop to the lives of some of Boston's most dynamic denizens. But it wasn't always business as usual. Visit each subpage to discover how life at the waterfront brought unanticipated hardship to business owners and affluent land proprietors, alike. This rich chapter on the financial district is more than just a tale of the acquisition of land and capital; It's a narrative steeped in fire, property dispute, and ambition.