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Brief Description

The S.S. Pierce Building in Coolidge Corner.
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The S.S. Pierce Building in Coolidge Corner.
Brookline has been home to many notable individuals - from Frederick Law Olmsted to JFK to Theo Epstein. Although nearly surrounded by the city of Boston, it is not a neighborhood of the city – a fact Brookline is quite proud of. Being an independent town, Brookline maintains its own separate institutions (libraries, schools, etc). Many enclaves give it a distinct flavor: Coolidge Corner, the funky shopping district; Longwood, the leafy area near to the medical center; Brookline Village, the old heart of the town and Chestnut Hill, the patrician borough of stately homes and home of Boston College. Also bordering on Boston University, Boston College, Harvard Medical School and the New England Institute of Art, Brookline is home to a multitude of students.

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, There is a lot to do in Brookline, go check out a Sci-Fi movie marathon at the Coolidge Corner Moviehouse, shop at a trendy boutique or choose from one of the many kosher restaurants in the area like Rami's or Rubin's.

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History

historic image of Beacon Street, from Brookline Historical Society
historic image of Beacon Street, from Brookline Historical Society
First settled in the 1600s by European colonists, Brookline was not officially named until 1705 when it seceded from the town of Boston. Back in the 1870s when some neighboring towns had referenda about whether or not to join the City of Boston, Brookline was the only one that said no. Therefore, since 1705, Brookline has been partaking in town meetings and staying apart from Boston politics. Brookline has many neighbors, including Newton, Jamaica Plain and Brighton.
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Neighborhoods within Brookline

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Courtesy of Flickr
Brookline Village
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Prominent Streets in Brookline

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    Local News From Outside.in

    Outside.in is a search engine for local news, here are recent stories they think are about Brookline.

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