Tea, Tragedy and Triumph: A Walking Tour of the Hall Estates

For most of its history, the Medford plain contained farms, woodlots and a great spring fed swamp extending across the level area at the foot of Fulton Heights. In the late nineteenth century, the bankruptcy of a major business owned by the legendary Hall Family kick started development of the first streetcar neighborhood. Able to obtain the American dream, middle class Medford flocked here in a great migration. This 90 minute walking tour will walk through some of the earliest development that occurred, highlighting architecture and their associated occupants.

East Medford as seen from Medford Square looking towards Forest Street, circa 1900.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Medford Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.