Uphams Corner Main Street

Upham's Corner Main Street
Dorchester Bay EDC
Dorchester, MA 02125

Executive Director: Zach Cohen
Phone: 617.265.0363
Fax: 617.825.3522
e-mail: zach@uphamscornermainstreet.com

Upham's Corner (directions)

One of Boston's most ethnically diverse communities, Upham's Corner's variety of shops and services is an anchor to Boston's Dorchester neighborhood. The beautifully restored Strand Theatre is the Jewel of Upham's Corner, offering an array of cultural events and performances. The neighborhood takes great pride in their community center. The center holds regular community clean-ups and the annual multi-cultural festival in June is one of many community celebrations.

Places of Interest:

618 Columbia Road
This building was once Cerfino's Market, the oldest and largest urban supermarket in the country. Development plans are underway to turn this structure into affordable housing and retail space.

Columbia Square Building, 574 Columbia Road
Upham's Corner derives its name from this building, formerly called the Upham Building. This structure marks the site of the 1802 general store owned by Amos Upham, and it remains the cornerstone of this thriving shopping district.

Dorchester North Burying Ground, Columbia Road and Stoughton Street
Established in 1634, the Dorchester North Burying Ground is one of the oldest cemeteries in the city. Among the headstones one can find famous Bostonians such as Governor William Stoughton and General Humphrey Atherton of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery. For information and guided tours contact the Boston Parks Department at 617-635-PARK.

Strand Theater, 543 Columbia Road
Opened in 1918, the restored Strand Theater was once Dorchester's "Multi-Million Dollar Palace." For Strand Theater information, call 617-282-8000. The Strand Theatre is closed for renovations.

Trotter House, 97 Sawyer Street
The William Monroe Trotter House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Trotter was an important voice in the African-American community, having founded The Guardian newspaper and the Boston Equal Rights League.