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Dorchester

Boston's largest neighborhood may also be its most diverse. Victorian mansions and triple-decker homes coexist with modern apartment complexes. Such architectural contrasts stem from Dorchester's past as a home to wealthy Bostonians and immigrants.

Recent revitalization of local businesses has helped stabilize the community. The population includes residents with Irish, Hispanic, and African roots. Simultaneously urban and residential, the close-knit neighborhoods connect with many commercial districts via Dorchester Avenue, the main thoroughfare.