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North Shore History
Explore the colonial heritage, maritime past, and storied neighborhoods that define Boston's North Shore — from First Period homes and granite quarries to fishing villages and historic inns.
Boston's North Shore is one of the oldest settled regions in America. The towns along this coastline were built around fishing, shipbuilding, granite quarrying, and farming — long before they became the desirable residential communities they are today. Understanding that history helps explain why the homes, neighborhoods, and streets look and feel the way they do.
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