Coolidge Corner

Coolidge Corner is a neighborhood located in the heart of Brookline, one of Boston's most desirable suburbs due to its exceptional public schools, access to public transportation, and proximity to major universities and the renowned Longwood Medical Area.

Situated just west of Boston, Brookline offers the very best of urban living and suburban convenience. Brookline's main thoroughfare, Beacon Street, was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead over 200 years ago to better connect Boston and Brookline. It runs from the heart of downtown Boston and the State House, through historic Back Bay, and into Brookline.

Coolidge Corner is centered on the intersection of Beacon Street and Harvard Street, the former location of the Coolidge and Brother general store (opened in 1857) and the neighborhood's namesake. Today, the iconic Tudor-style S.S. Pierce building stands in its place, the unofficial emblem of the neighborhood it overlooks.

Coolidge Corner offers a host of conveniences usually reserved for dense city living. Neighborhood residents enjoy easy access to dozens of unique and high-end restaurants, a full-service grocery store, numerous coffee shops, and locally owned retail shops.

For those looking to venture beyond the neighborhood limits, Coolidge Corner offers easy access to the MBTA Green Line and several bus routes, allowing residents a quick commute to enjoy all that Boston has to offer, while providing a relaxed escape from the concrete jungle of the City's downtown hub. Residents also enjoy access to internationally renowned health care facilities, as the Longwood Medical Area is located just moments away from Coolidge Corner. This community (consisting of a concentrated collection of over two dozen healthcare and academic institutions), includes the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, the Boston Children's Hospital, and the Dana–Farber Cancer Institute, recognized as one of the most prestigious medical, research and educational hubs in the world.

Washington Square

Washington Square offers convenience and community, located where Beacon Street meets Washington Street, at the base of Aspinwall Hill and Corey Hill.

Beacon Street is the main thoroughfare of the neighborhood, connecting the square's residents to Coolidge Corner and downtown Boston. Locals have quick access to a wide variety of shopping and dining along the street, as well as six different light rail stations. The neighborhood offers a variety of hilltop parks for both fun and views of the Boston Skyline.

Before the construction of Beacon Street in the 1850s, the hills surrounding Washington Square were sparsely settled farmsteads. Uneven topography and few roads made the land unsuitable for denser settlement, helping to create a landscape of rolling hills, farmlands, and woodlands. The descendants of Corey Hill's namesake operated a dairy farm on these lands. After the construction of Beacon Street, Washington Square became more accessible and attractive to Boston's elite seeking country homes. The most famous of these homes was Stonehurst, built by Eben Jordan of Boston's Jordan Marsh department store. Eben Jordan eventually bought much of the land on the southwest slope of Corey Hill for building and development.

Recently, new businesses have renovated their historic locations in Washington Square, bringing a renewed energy to the area. Outdoor seating at a number of eateries have proved especially popular for neighborhood residents and visitors, giving the area an active and vibrant atmosphere.