Brookline Village facts for kids
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Brookline Village Commercial District
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Washington Street
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 Location in Massachusetts
Location in the United States
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| Location | Irregular Pattern along Washington St., Brookline, Massachusetts |
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| Architect | Multiple |
| NRHP reference No. | 79000364 |
| Added to NRHP | May 22, 1979 |
Brookline Village is a busy area in Brookline, Massachusetts. It's a key place for shopping and businesses. This village is the historic heart of Brookline. It has important town buildings like the town hall and the public library.
The main shopping area along Washington Street is a special place. It's called the Brookline Village Commercial District. This area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important part of history.
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Discovering Brookline Village's Past
Brookline Village was one of the first places where people settled in what is now Brookline. It was first known as Muddy River. This spot was important because it had a crossing over the Muddy River. This crossing helped people travel between Boston and Cambridge.
How the Village Grew
From these early beginnings, Brookline Village became the town's first big economic center. In the 1800s, many businesses were on Boylston, Washington, and Harvard Streets. The area grew even more when Brookline Avenue was built. The arrival of the train line also helped the village grow. This train line is now used by the MBTA.
Its Old Name
Brookline Village was once called Punch Bowl Village. This name came from a place called the Punch Bowl Tavern. For a while, this area was even part of Roxbury.
Getting Around Brookline Village
Brookline Village is easy to reach using public transportation. The MBTA's Green Line D-train stops right here. You can get off at the Brookline Village station. This train takes you straight to downtown Boston.
The area also has good bus service. MBTA buses connect Brookline Village to other parts of the town and nearby cities.
