The Sumner Hill Historic District is located in the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood of Boston, approximately seven miles southwest of the city center, in an area roughly bounded by Seaverns Avenue, Centre Street, South Street, Carolina Avenue, and the Southwest Corridor. The district, which encompasses 365 acres, contains 63 buildings and 18 structures, of which 28 buildings are designated as non-contributing due primarily to severe alteration, temporary nature, or recent age rather than intrusion. In the following description, the district's architectural development is described chronologically by style with selected buildings offered as outstanding and/or characteristic examples of particular styles.

Association Mission

The purposes of the association shall be to foster community, to respect and preserve the historic, residential character of the neighborhood, to help maintain a safe environment for our residents, and to provide a forum for the discussion of issues related (but not restricted) to zoning and development within the association boundaries and contiguous areas.

Membership

Any person or organization owning property or residing in the Sumner Hill district shall be eligible for membership in person or by formally appointed representative.

Membership dues are $25/year.

Send dues to Sumner Hill Association Treasurer / PO Box 300467 / Jamaica Plain 02130

Such dues shall be considered voluntary contributions to the Association, and non—payment shall in no way exclude a resident of th Sumner Hill area from membership in the Association or full participation in its meetings or activities.

Bylaws

Our current Board of Directors is currently working to update the Association Bylaws. To view bylaw information from 1927 and 1987 click here.

The proposed 2007 revised and updated version of the bylaws approved by the board of directors and pending membership review. To view this version click here.