UPHAM’S CORNER MAIN STREET · DORCHESTER, MA
Upham’s Corner Main Street

Walk the district.
Seven stops, one loop.

Described as one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the country, Upham’s Corner is the cultural and commercial center for 30,000 surrounding residents. This short loop along Columbia Road shows what development without displacement looks like on the ground: a 1918 movie palace, murals, affordable homes, and Dorchester’s oldest landmark.

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7 stops0.6 mile loopAbout 45 minutesFree & self-guided

The guide is a live map: swipe through the stops, watch the videos, and see yourself on the route as you walk it. Works best full screen on your phone.

Mural of a zebra and figures among monstera leaves on the Fox Hall building
Fox Hall murals, Columbia Road · Luke Barosky & Artists for Humanity

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The seven stops

  1. 1555–559 Columbia RoadProposed library & housing site
  2. 2Strand TheatreNew England’s most beautiful theater
  3. 3Fox Hall & MuralsAffordable homes behind local art
  4. 4Columbia CrossingArtist housing & studios
  5. 5Pierce BuildingA landmark uncovered
  6. 6Burying Ground & Comfort StationDorchester’s oldest landmark
  7. 7Municipal Parking LotThe district’s next act

Prefer paper? Download the printable tour map (PDF).