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The Ellis South End Neighborhood Association

Welcome

The Ellis Neighborhood Association is a not-for-profit corporation organized for the purpose of enhancing the quality of life within the Ellis neighborhood. The Association accomplishes this through information, education, advocacy, and activism. It is committed to welcoming all neighbors regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, faith, nationality, age, and socioeconomic status.

The Association pushes for true equity and is committed to working with community partners from all backgrounds to grow our board of directors, our partnerships and our membership. We welcome conversations to inform, confirm, and enhance our mission.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Ellis South End Walking Tour | October 30th at 1:00 PM
The Ellis Neighborhood Association invites you to join a walking exploration of our area streets with a knowledgeable tour guide from Boston By Foot. Do you want to learn more about the fascinating history of our neighborhood? Would you like to find out more about the architecture that shaped our South End streets? Do you want to meet some neighbors as we investigate local lore? Make your reservation here.

Ellis Board Meeting | Nov 16th at 6:30 PM

Ellis Board Meeting | December 14th at 6:30 PM

ELLIS SOUTH END NEIGHBORHOOD

The Ellis Neighborhood is a corner of Boston that is rich in history, art, architecture, and cultural diversity. The term “Ellis Neighborhood”, as used in our By-laws, shall mean the area highlighted below:

We're home to the Animal Rescue League, Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, Boston Ballet, Boston Center for the Arts, The Calderwood Pavilion, The Ellis Memorial Center, Boston’s hottest restaurants, intimate cafes and bistros and great shops. From arts to commerce, the Ellis has a wealth of offerings that make it one of Boston's truly great neighborhoods.

Whether you're a long-time resident or first-time visitor, you will find that Ellis’ streets are paved with great history and architecture and that there is always something fun and exciting to see, do and enjoy.

UNIQUE ARCHITECTURE OF THE ELLIS

The Ellis is located in the South End whose architecture consists largely of mid-nineteenth century bowfronts that are predominantly red-brick structures, of mixed residential and commercial uses. The most common styles are Renaissance Revival, Italianate and French Second Empire. Today, the South End is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Boston Landmark District. It is also the largest Victorian residential district in North America. The South End Historical Society works on matters of historic preservation.