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Encyclopedia > Roslindale, Massachusetts

Roslindale is a neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, with the ZIP Code 02131. It is bordered by Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury. It is served by two stops on the MBTA Needham Heights commuter rail line, as well as many bus lines which pass through Roslindale Square, where Washington Street meets Cummins Highway and Belgrade Avenue. Alternative meanings: Boston (disambiguation) The 18th-century Old State House in Boston is surrounded by tall buildings of the 19th and 20th centuries. ... State nickname: Bay State Other U.S. States Capital Boston Largest city Boston Governor Mitt Romney Official languages English Area 27,360 km² (44th)  - Land 20,317 km²  - Water 7,043 km² (25. ... A ZIP Code is the postal code used by the United States Postal Service, which always writes it with capital letters. ... Jamaica Plain is a neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts. ... Originally part of the town of Roxbury, West Roxbury formed its own government in 1851 and was annexed by Boston in 1874. ... The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is a quasi-governmental organization formed in 1964 that controls the subway, bus, commuter rail, and ferry systems in the Boston, Massachusetts area. ... MBTA Commuter Rail Lines The MBTA Commuter Rail is the regional rail arm of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. ...


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Roslindale, Massachusetts (MA) (206 words)
Roslindale, sometimes referred to as "Rosinopoulos" by residents for its large Greek population, began as a classic street car suburb.
Roslindale Square, the heart of the neighborhood, is the subject of a National Trust for Historic Preservation Main Street award.
Roslindale became part of Boston as part of the 1873 annexation of West Roxbury.
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