This walking tour traces a circle around the West End, exploring the people and places that shaped the neighborhood over the past 400 years. The West End’s history is one of continual change, from supporting immigrants on their journey to the American Dream to producing America’s first native-born architect and leading innovations in railroads and electric streetcars. The neighborhood also provided a home for free Black citizens after the Revolution. Following decades of Urban Renewal after 1950, the West End was dramatically reshaped into its modern form. Come see how this fascinating neighborhood has evolved over the centuries.
