Preview a selection of influential South Enders featured in Legendary Locals of Boston’s South End:
Frederick Shibley, center, began and operated the Mid Town Journal newspaper. Image courtesy of the Shibley Family
Louise Chandler Moulton
John Craig
Hayes Park redesign groundbreaking
Noted artist Kahlil Gibran lived on West Canton Street for several decades Image courtesy of David Sprogis.
Mel King, image courtesy of the South End Historical Society
Lawyer (first Asian-American admitted to the bar in Massachusetts) and activist Harry Dow. Image courtesy of Marianne Gontarz York.
Betsy Johnson
Arthur Howe
Ann Hershfang
Seeing I know 3 of the remarkable people personally 2 who influenced my childhood in a very positive way, and I grew up with their children. I am very pleased. Mr. King, & Mr. Dow, Kip
I’m so glad Kathy!
Mel King was such a positive influence on me and my childhood friends. I met Mel @ 1950 at the Rutland Street Red Feather Settlement House and played for his King Club teams until my college years. His influence was a guiding light for many. In so many ways he was the “perfect role model” Thanks Mel and thank you Hope for helping us all to remember.