Abbotsford (Boston, Massachusetts)

Abbotsford was a neighborhood located within the Dorchester section of Boston, Massachusetts. It was primarily a residential area developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The area's boundaries were generally considered to be defined by streets such as Talbot Avenue, Blue Hill Avenue, and portions of Geneva Avenue. Abbotsford was characterized by its Victorian-era architecture and its proximity to Franklin Park. Historically, it was a largely Irish-American neighborhood, though demographics have shifted over time. The name "Abbotsford" is likely derived from Abbotsford, Scotland, the estate of Sir Walter Scott. The neighborhood is now often considered part of the larger Dorchester area, and the specific designation of "Abbotsford" is less frequently used in contemporary references to the location.