Comments on: Weekly Boston Condo and Boston Real Estate Sales and Listings Update, February 25, 2008

By: Anon

Anon — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:30:18 +0000

I am only suggesting we call it by its CORRECT and CURRENT name.

By: John A Keith

John A Keith — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:56:38 +0000

This is a very silly conversation and not worthy of anyone taking sides. The area is very clearly defined as both the Seaport District and the South Boston Waterfront. It is not a “false” neighborhood name; it has been called both.

If we’re going to start using “historical”names, then I will require you all to call South Boston by its original name, “Dorchester Heights”.

By: Anon

Anon — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:33:06 +0000

“Perhaps you and I could discuss over a drink at the “SEAPORT hotel” or while visiting a friend at the new “Park Lane SEAPORT apartments” while we drive down “Seaport Boulevard”.”

..or we can go to BOSTON Billiards Club in Nashua, NH and we both are intelligent enough to know we would not be in Boston.

“South Boston ends where L Street ends and Summer Street begins.”

Uhh…not it does not. There is a reason the second you cross the channel on Summer Street there is a sign that says “Welcome To South Boston.”

John, you have a great blog and seem to be a good agent. Please don’t let all that go to waste by coming up with trendy (false) neighborhood names to woo your clients with.

By: Southie

Southie — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:51:51 +0000

John,

I think anon makes a valid point. Calling this area the “Seaport” is purely marketing mumbo jumbo. From the City of Boston’s website:

My Neighborhood
Neighborhood
You live at 12 NORTHERN AV in South Boston (Ward 6, 1). Click here to view a Map.

Your neighborhood liaison for the Mayor’s Office is Casey Flynn.

Your trash pickup day is Thursday.

City Council
The City Councilor for District 2 is Bill Linehan.

Voting
Throughout the year you will vote at Condon School – 200 D Street

Escuela Condon – 200 D Street.

Boston Public Library
South Boston Branch
646 East Broadway Map

Washington Village Branch
1226 Columbia Road Map

Community Centers
Condon Community Center is located At 200 D Street. Map

Curley Community Center is located At 1663 Columbia Road. Map

Walsh Center is located At 535 East Broadway. Map

Tynan Community Center is located At 650 East Fourth Street. Map

Police Stations
District C-6
101 West Broadway Street Map
Tel. 617-343-4730

Fire Stations
Engine 2/Ladder 19
700 E. 4th Street Map

Engine 39/Ladder 18
272 D. Street Map

By: John A Keith

John A Keith — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:17:13 +0000

You are mistaken, and to be honest and frank with you, I’m tired of your posts.

There is no “official” name for the area; City Councilor James Kelly did take the issue before the council, but that’s not law, just an ordinance.

South Boston has no claim to the area; South Boston ends where L Street ends and Summer Street begins.

There is no historical claim to the land; in fact, much of it didn’t even exist when the rest of South Boston was filled-in. It is a separate and distinct neighborhood. Throughout much of the 1990’s, it was called “Seaport District” by the city; check out any of the development plans from this time period.

Perhaps you and I could discuss over a drink at the “SEAPORT hotel” or while visiting a friend at the new “Park Lane SEAPORT apartments” while we drive down “Seaport Boulevard”.

I’m not misleading people, I am calling it what a lot of people call it.