Tent City - Boston, MA - Massachusetts Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

In Boston, South End neighborhood is this sign for Tent City.

The sign is located along Dartmouth Street, across the street from the Back Bay Railroad Station. It is in a little brick courtyard at the entrance to the building.

The sign has the following text:

"Tent City

Tent City's name commemorates a 1968 demonstration by South End residents to protest the lack of affordable housing in the area. When developers proposed building a parking garage here, members of the community occupied the site. It was a turning point in the residents' fight to control housing issues in their district.

Designed by Goody Clancy & Associates in 1988, the new mixed-income housing complex complements the older buildings of the neighborhood. The garage was included, under ground."

At the time, the area was a parking lot. The parking lot site previously had residences that were knocked down, evicting people without any arrangements for relocation. The protest lasted four days, after which the camp dispersed, but people continued to fight in city hall until the development of this mixed-income complex.

Agency Responsible for Placement: The Bostonian Society County: Suffolk City/Town Name: Boston Relevant Web Site: [Web Link] Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Not listed Year Placed: Not listed

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