Charlotte Cushman

Three women prominent in North End history are honored by plaques on the left wall of Revere Mall: Ann Pollard (c. 1620-1725), Dr. Harriot Keziah Hunt (1805-1875), and Charlotte Cushman (1816-1876).

Boston's first public playground was originally located across the street from the North End Boston Public Library. A committee of women donated funds to create the playground in the late 1800s.

Edmonia Lewis (1845-ca. 1909), a pioneering African American and Chippewa sculptor, had a studio at this site, now Suffolk Law

Charlotte Cushman (1816-1876), a celebrated 19th-century actress known for her male and female roles, lived here as a young girl in a building that no longer stands.

This building’s top-floor window marks the studio where sculptor Anne Whitney (1821-1915) worked for two decades. She received prestigious commissions for monuments across the country.

Copley Square's Boston Public Library has been an educational and reform hub for women, showcasing art, literature, and influential contributions in its historic McKim building.