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On lampposts around Chinatown Park are the flags of China and the United States of America, representative of how cultural forces of both nations have shaped the area.

“Home Town” is an exhibition by local artist Wen-ti Tsen that draws attention to the lives of residents from Chinatown past and to how the neighborhood has changed under transformative pressure from gentrification. This particular exhibit features…

The exhibits located inside the Battle of Bunker Hill Museum describe the events of the war and the significance of the battle.

The growth of residential housing surrounding Monument Square after the sale of its 9 acres.

Before selling off its property, the Bunker Hill Monument Association owned 15 acres of the original battlefield.

After encountering financial difficulties, the Bunker Hill Association began selling off its property to residential developers to raise funds to complete construction. This map reflects the new property after selling off 9 acres.

Built in 2007 by the National Park Service, the museum services to educate the public about the famous Revolutionary War Battle and the monument.

Bunker Hill Monument from the base of Monument Square.

Built in 1848 after the Bunker Hill Monument Association decided to sell off its land to raise money for the construction of the Bunker Hill Monument.

These are the two signs on the black gate at the entrance of the South End Burying Ground.