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A recent social media post sparked a discussion about the New York Streets, a historical neighborhood in Boston. The original post posed several questions, asking if people had heard of the New York Streets, their age range, and how long they or their family have lived in Boston. The goal was not to collect personal information, but rather to gauge the level of awareness about this piece of Boston’s history.
Answers from Social Media
The responses to the post were varied. One respondent, a 20-year resident of Boston, admitted to not having heard of the New York Streets unless the term referred to actual streets in New York. Another respondent, a public history worker, acknowledged knowing about the New York Streets but noted that they are not well-known, even among those with a general knowledge of twentieth-century Boston history…