History

The River Dwellers mural by T Ariel Goreau

We all know the Old East End is home to a ton of interesting characters, but just wait until you read about the shenanigans that came before! Check out the posts below for colorful bits of local history, and send us your burning questions about the neighborhood. We’ll try to answer them in future posts!

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The amazing mural at the top of this page is “The River Dwellers” painted by local artist Tara Goreau, and you can visit it right here in the Old East End at the corner of Barrett and Chase Streets.