Published in 1918, this lavishly illustrated book provides a comprehensive history of the Boston neighborhood of South Boston, from its early days as a fishing village to its growth and development in the early 20th century. With chapters on churches, schools, businesses, and more, Illustrated History of South Boston is both a valuable resource for researchers and a fascinating glimpse into the life of a vibrant community. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.