Union Square (Somerville)
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Union Square is a neighborhood of Somerville, Massachusetts, located around the intersection of Washington Street and Somerville Avenue, not far from Cambridge's Inman Square. It is a primarily residential neighborhood with lots of restaurants, bars and neighborhood stores. The Prospect Hill* monument, Somerville Public Access Television station and Conway skating rink are all in Union Square. Bars include Tir Na Nog, PA's Lounge, The Independent, Toast, Choices, Sally O'Briens and Irish Eyes. International Market and New Bombay market are indian grocery stores, while Reliable Market is crammed with far eastern food and ingredients. Local restaurants include India Palace, The Neighborhood Resteraunt, Great Thai Chef and Taquería la Mexicana.
Historic Prospect Hill's* castle and park viewpoint overlook Union Square and points south/west. It's said that George Washington first raised an early version of the US Flag on Prospect Hill January 1, 1776. However others claim evidence the flag was flown earlier.
While Union Square still offers $10 Brazilian haircuts in 2005, classy cafes and restaurants opening since the 1990s are bringing Red Line-style gentrification deeper into Somerville, nourishing old-century pedestrian street life but with a high-brow twist.
Several bus routes pass through Union Square, and an extension of the Green Line is planned to serve it.
External Links
- Prospect Hill History & Photos (http://www.muldermedia.com/prospecthill/)
- Union Sq Historic Photos & Maps (http://www.muldermedia.com/house/)