earlier on, as Frizel Square.

History

In the 17th century, Old North Meeting House anchored the neighborhood. Its pastor was Increase Mather, who lived in the square until his residence was destroyed by fire. On November 27, 1676, Mather's home, the meeting house, and a total of 45 buildings in the North End were destroyed by a fire. The meeting house was rebuilt soon afterwards, and the

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