Profile for Brighton, Massachusetts, MA

The community is traditionally more affordable than other areas in the city and, as such, is home to many college students and recent immigrants.

Former and merged names include:
· Little Cambridge
· Cambridge

Along with Allston, Brighton was a part of Cambridge until the early 19th century. It was known as Little Cambridge.

Prior to the American Revolution, Little Cambridge was a small agricultural community.

At the beginning of the 19th century, the town of Cambridge proved incapable of providing the basic infrastructure for Little Cambridge's thriving cattle industry. As such, Allston and Brighton seceded from Cambridge and become the town of Brighton.

In 1874, after already experiencing a good deal of growth and prodded by leaders who desired even more, the town of Brighton was annexed by Boston.

The turn of the 20th century was a period of tremendous growth in the community. Electric street cars, initiated in 1889, helped spur the growth.

Since World War II, the area has faired less well. Lower quality housing and, in general, undesirable development have plagued the community.

Coffee: National and regional coffee companies with outlets here include Starbucks

Listed places near Brighton

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Attractions (3)

Cemeteries (83)

Colleges (52)

Communities (45)

Hotels (138)

Libraries (74)

Museums (30)

Parks (3)

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Community development organization

• Brighton museums
• Nearby historic sites

• Local cemeteries

• Find data by street address

• Local historical society
• State historical society

• Estimate your moving costs
• Find Foreclosure
• Homes for sale in Brighton
• Find a Brighton Realtor
• Find a contractor
• Find a Realtor
• Free home valuation
• Homes for sale in the Brighton area
• Property report by address
• Public housing in MA
• Real estate classifieds - newspapers
• Subsidized apartments (Section 8) in MA
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Libraries

Libraries in Brighton include Brighton Branch Library

People
• craigslist
• Find friends & family
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Travel
• Nearby airports
• Nearby hotels

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