Acorn Street - 1919
21 x 12 Oil on canvas
Frederick Childe Hassam
Located in Boston's South End, Childe Hassam Park is a beautiful and vibrant outdoor space showcasing the work of Boston's visual and performing artists.
The location, formerly known as 314 - 320 Columbus Avenue contained a row house style building, similar to what is found in much of the South End.
In later years, after the building was torn down, the site was used for commercial space. It subsequently became city property under the Parks and Recreation Department.
In the early 1970s, with the initiative of a then neighboring resident, Mark Goldweitz, the current park was built. In more recent years the park has been kept closed to the public, mainly due to its deteriorated condition.
In the late 1990's a group of neighbors started meeting informally to discuss ways to revitalize the property. Their vision was to raise funds to restore the park to an aesthetically appealing and comfortable refuge that will be open to neighbors and passers-by alike. With an arts theme, we see the spot as a venue for special events such as art shows, finger painting lessons for children, and small dance and concert presentations.
In 2000, the committee was incorporated as a non-profit by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The year 2004 saw the group become more formal, with a board of directors, "Friends" of the park, by-laws, and the approval by the U.S. Treasury Department of a 501c3 tax-exempt non-profit status.
The location, formerly known as 314 - 320 Columbus Avenue contained a row house style building, similar to what is found in much of the South End.
In later years, after the building was torn down, the site was used for commercial space. It subsequently became city property under the Parks and Recreation Department.
In the early 1970s, with the initiative of a then neighboring resident, Mark Goldweitz, the current park was built. In more recent years the park has been kept closed to the public, mainly due to its deteriorated condition.
In the late 1990's a group of neighbors started meeting informally to discuss ways to revitalize the property. Their vision was to raise funds to restore the park to an aesthetically appealing and comfortable refuge that will be open to neighbors and passers-by alike. With an arts theme, we see the spot as a venue for special events such as art shows, finger painting lessons for children, and small dance and concert presentations.
In 2000, the committee was incorporated as a non-profit by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The year 2004 saw the group become more formal, with a board of directors, "Friends" of the park, by-laws, and the approval by the U.S. Treasury Department of a 501c3 tax-exempt non-profit status.
