Monument Avenue
Monument Avenue was set out over the last tract of mostly vacant land between Warren, Main, and High Streets circa 1855.
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Main Street
Main Street dates back to the 17th century. It was laid out in 1629 and called Country Lane, in 1714 it was Market Street, and Main Street by 1769.
High Street
High Street is a very old street, extending from Winthrop Street at the top of Breed’s Hill, along the west slope of Bunker Hill to Walker Street
Harvard Street
In the earliest days, Harvard Street was named Town Hill Street; its name was changed to Harvard Street in 1836.
Cordis Street
Cordis Street was set out as early as 1799 over the pasture of Captain George Joseph Cordis.
Common Street
During the early 19th century, Common Street, then, as now, turned northwestward just beyond 14 Common Street, extending to Winthrop Street (then called Training Field Street).