Welcome to the FHNA web site
Welcome to the Fairmount Hill Neighborhood Association. Fairmount Hill is the earliest established neighborhood of the area known as Hyde Park. It sits east and above the Neponset River. Though, today it is not obvious by looking at the variety of styles and periods of architecture, Fairmount Hill is considered the first experiment of subdivision [neighborhood] planning in the country. Credited to land-developer, Alpheus Blake and the "Twenty Associates", made up of a diverse group of entrepreneurs, they formerly began the settling of Hyde Park by building on the Hill in the 1850's. The area was desirable for being a mere 8 miles from the port of Boston, the center of government and commerce, yet still a compelling and tranquil countryside. Today we still enjoy a peaceful distance and convenient proximity to metropolitan Boston.
We will be posting interesting historical facts periodically in the Blog section. Please feel free to send in your research or photos you are proud of. Perhaps your street will be featured !
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We encourage all residents of the area to join us as active members of the FHNA, but our meetings will be open to anyone who wishes to attend. We are calling for volunteers to bring in new neighbors and to join the committees listed in our Blog section. We need your help, support and input. Please leave a comment below and email us today at FHNA@rcn.com .
We will be posting interesting historical facts periodically in the Blog section. Please feel free to send in your research or photos you are proud of. Perhaps your street will be featured !
Please save us in your Favorites for new postings: http://journal.rcn.net/FHNA
Sign up for automatic updates by clicking on the Subscribe RSS Link. Scroll to the bottom of that page and put your non-published email address in the BOX provided.
We encourage all residents of the area to join us as active members of the FHNA, but our meetings will be open to anyone who wishes to attend. We are calling for volunteers to bring in new neighbors and to join the committees listed in our Blog section. We need your help, support and input. Please leave a comment below and email us today at FHNA@rcn.com .
