[1] Chester Park is also located in the historic South End of Boston.
It originally included a very large white, three tiered fountain with a seating area and numerous trees, flowers, and other gardens.
It fell into decline shortly after the start of the 20th century for a number of reasons.
The grand Victorian townhouses were gradually divided up and converted into smaller units, public buildings, and rooming houses.
Chester Square has since seen a significant turnaround since the late 1990s, as part of the overall economic and real estate boom that has been impacting the South End of Boston.