355-413 Federal StREET
Eric L.
Federal St. Before 1872 Fire (figure 1)
Exploring Federal StReet Over Time
Immerse yourself into 19th and early 20th century South Boston to see how the city thrived, adapted, and transformed throughout history. This page takes a deep look into 355-413 Federal St. and showcases stories of influential Boston pioneers, urban renewal projects, and businesses enduring through hard times.
Investigate the story of Jonas Fitch, a Boston philanthropist who introduced steam machinery into the woodworking industry.
Check out G.W. & F. Smith Iron Company to learn more about a prosperous business and the Michael J. Conroy vs. G. W. and F. Smith Iron Company lawsuit
Explore Boston's urban renewal project by taking a close look at the construction of South Station, as well as future plans for the station.
The Evolution of Federal St.
These images show exactly what the street looked like over generations of time. These maps showcase the same bird's eye view. Note business locations, industry themes, people's names, business changes and similarities and differences over time.
Citations
Figure 1 - Coolidge, Baldwin. Federal Street before the fire in 1872, 1918.
Figure 2-6 - Bromley, George Washington. Atlas of the City of Boston. Philadelphia: G.W. Bromley & Co., 1882, 83, 88, 95, 02. Boston Public Library, via Atlascope.
Figure 7 - Biographical Encyclopedia of Massachusetts of the Nineteenth Century: Jonas Fitch, 1883. pg. 199.
Figure 8 - Clive Emsley, Tim Hitchcock and Robert Shoemaker, "Crime and Justice - Trial Procedures", Old Bailey Proceedings Online (www.oldbaileyonline.org, version 7.0, 07 May 2021 )
Figure 9 - Stebbins, Nathaniel. South Station. Historic New England. 1902.