The South End is one of Boston’s hidden gems thanks to its gorgeous architecture and proximity to nightlife. It’s a perfect home for young professionals and growing families. The South End is bordered by Back Bay, Chinatown, and Roxbury, and it features over 300 acres of grand Victorian houses and 11 residential parks.
But before the South End became a beloved Boston neighborhood, it was initially a plot of marshlands. The city underwent a major landfill project to construct more space for residential homes in the 1840s, and South End officially became a neighborhood once its construction was completed in 1849.
In 1973, as the South End quickly became one of Boston’s most highly coveted neighborhoods, it was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Today, it’s still a melting pot with middle-class families, professionals, students, and dozens of ethnic communities.
However, because of its roots as marshland and all the older homes, residents are all too familiar with the unwanted pests that come with the territory. Outsiders are often surprised to learn about the prevalence of termites in this area.