The entrance to Franklin Park built in 1915
By Shellyann Ross
Blue Hill Ave is one of the longest and busiest roads in Dorchester.
Franklin Park, which was named after Ben Franklin, is part of Blue Hill Ave along with many residences and businesses.
The entrance to Franklin Park built in 1915
This road was first traveled by horse-drawn street cars, then electric -powered street cars. Now buses and cars have replaced the others.
Streetcar on Blue Hill Ave in 1932. On the right is the old Franklin Park Theatre
Today, Blue Hill Ave is still a major connection for all parts of the city from Dudley Street to Mattapan Square.
Corner of Blue Hill Ave and Columbia