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62-594: George Henry Hood was a veteran in the American rubber industry who started his rubber business establishing Boston Rubber Company in 1877, with a plant in Chelsea, Massachusetts . He manufactured rubber footwear in 1887 by acquiring the assets and machinery of a defunct rubber footwear factory in Franklin, Massachusetts , at an auction. With the help of his sons, Frederic Clark Hood and Arthur Needham Hood, G.H. Hood begun

124-742: A circulation pattern that works for cars, buses, pedestrians, transit riders, and bicyclists." The Route 1 North Expressway is a limited access highway that cuts the City of Chelsea in half. The Tobin Bridge , a major regional transportation artery, carries Route 1 from Chelsea across the Mystic River to Charlestown . Chelsea is served by the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority 's Commuter Rail . The Commuter Rail provides service from Boston 's North Station with

186-702: A collective effort to advance the economic prosperity and quality of life in the district. Since the beginning of 2017 City officials kicked off Reimagining Broadway as a way to improve the downtown streets for motorists, pedestrians, and public transit. On July 23, 2019, the Baker-Polito Administration announced the expansion of the Transformative Development Initiative (TDI), a MassDevelopment program for Gateway Cities designed to accelerate economic growth within focused districts. Lt. Governor Karyn Polito made

248-434: A female householder with no husband present, 52.0% were non-families, and 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 3.11. The median age was 31.5 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 50,597 and the median income for a family was $ 58,127. Males had a median income of $ 48,887 versus $ 43,658 for females. The per capita income for

310-402: A partnership with SolSmart , a team of individuals dedicated to implementation of Solar energy, by making solar panels accessible through zoning laws, offering affordable solar options and providing education and resources for those who are interested in these efforts. Reimagine Broadway was a six-month long planning effort that began in 2017 to transform downtown Chelsea, with the guidance of

372-546: A powerhouse in wooden sailing ship construction. As the century wore on, steam power began to overtake the age of the sail and industry in the town began to shift toward manufacturing. Factories making rubber and elastic goods, boots and shoes , stoves , and adhesives began to appear along the banks of Boston Harbor. It became home to the Chelsea Naval Hospital designed by Alexander Parris in 1836. According to local historical records, Nathan Morse,

434-628: A smaller building a few blocks away from the original location. The old building was demolished to make way for condominiums. Suffolk County, Massachusetts Suffolk County ( / ˈ s ʌ f ə k / SUF -ək ) is located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , in the United States. As of the 2020 census , the population was 797,936, making it the fourth-most populous county in Massachusetts. The county comprises

496-460: A suburb to an industrial city, the waterfront flourished, with shipbuilding, lumberyards, metalworks and paint companies lining Marginal Street. Between 1940 and 1980, the population declined by 38 percent. Chelsea lost more population than other urban areas after the 1950s because of the construction of the elevated Northeast Expressway built to connect the North Shore suburbs to Boston, via

558-410: A total population of almost 46,000. Given the area of the city, Chelsea may well have had the most Jewish residents per square mile of any city outside of New York City . On April 12, 1908, nearly half the city was destroyed in the first of two great fires . The fire left 18,000 people, 56 percent of the population, homeless. Many of the city's residents were taken in by those whose homes had survived

620-645: Is John Quatieri who was sworn in on March 8, 2024. Emergency Medical Services are contracted to private ambulance provider Cataldo Ambulance Service , which has serviced the city since 1982. Chelsea has eight places on the National Register of Historic Places . Founded in 1897, the Chelsea Clock Company is an American clock manufacturing company still in existence. In 2015, the Chelsea Clock Company moved to

682-555: Is a Democratic stronghold, having voted for every Democratic nominee for President since 1928. Before 1928, Chelsea, like many municipalities in Massachusetts , was a Republican stronghold. According to Chelsea's 2012 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: Under City Manager Ambrosino, Chelsea has implemented several innovative data analysis and tracking programs. Many of these programs are led and administered in conjunction with fellows from

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744-485: Is a city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts , United States, directly across the Mystic River from Boston . The 2020 census reported Chelsea as having a population of 40,787, thereby making it the one of the most densely populated cities in Massachusetts only second to Somerville . With a total area of 2.46 square miles (6.4 km ), Chelsea is the smallest city in Massachusetts in terms of total area. It

806-657: Is located at the core of the Boston- Cambridge - Newton , MA- NH Metropolitan Statistical Area as well as the greater Boston- Worcester -Providence, MA- RI - NH - CT Combined Statistical Area . The county was created by the Massachusetts General Court on May 10, 1643, when it was ordered "that the whole plantation within this jurisdiction be divided into four shires ". Suffolk initially contained Boston , Roxbury , Dorchester , Dedham , Braintree , Weymouth , and Hingham . The county

868-526: Is the city with the one of the highest percentage of Latino residents in Massachusetts , only second to Lawrence . The area of Chelsea was first called Winnisimmet , possibly meaning "swamp hill", by the Naumkeag tribe , which had lived there for thousands of years. Samuel Maverick became the first European to settle permanently in Winnisimmet in 1624. His palisaded trading post is considered

930-400: Is water. It is the second-smallest county in Massachusetts by land area and smallest by total area. Suffolk County has no land border with Plymouth County to its southeast, but the two counties share a water boundary in the middle of Massachusetts Bay . Of the 292,767 households, 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.1% were married couples living together, 16.3% had

992-584: The Chelsea station on its Newburyport/Rockport Line . Some MBTA Bus routes have a link to subway transit systems, including 111, 112, 116, and 117. Chelsea is served by many MBTA bus routes providing local service to East Boston, Revere , Everett , and other nearby cities as well as bus rapid transit connections to Logan Airport and downtown Boston via the MBTA's Silver Line . The Silver Line's SL3 route to Chelsea has been in operation since 2018. The new SL3 route begins at South Station and runs through

1054-538: The Chelsea Creek and Mill Creek and the Island End River border it to the west. The topography of Chelsea consists primarily of coastal lowlands, punctuated by four drumlins formed during the last Ice Age. These drumlins are located in the southwest (Admirals Hill), southeast (Mount Bellingham), northeast (Powderhorn Hill) and northwest (Mount Washington). A smaller drumlin (Mill Hill) is located on

1116-602: The Harvard Kennedy School 's Innovation Field Lab. According to Chelsea's 2017 "State of the City" report, "this partnership allows the city to benefit from the questions and suggestions of [domestic and] international graduate students." In 2016, the City Council approved a $ 5.2 million grant for infrastructure improvements in the district. The project has been supported by a newly hired Downtown Coordinator and aims to engage residents and local businesses in

1178-711: The Mystic River Bridge (later renamed for Boston Mayor Maurice J. Tobin ). In 1973, the Second Great Chelsea Fire burned 18 city blocks , leaving nearly a fifth of the city in ashes. Both fires originated in Chelsea's "rag shop district," cluttered streets filled with junk shops hawking scraps, metal, and combustible items. Wood-frame buildings and three- to six-family houses were built tightly together, and quickly caught fire. By 1990, Chelsea had collapsed economically and socially. Crime

1240-541: The for-profit Everest Institute have satellite locations of their schools in Chelsea. The city of Chelsea has firefighters of the City of Chelsea Fire Department, operating from three fire stations across the city, each shift commanded by a Deputy Chief. Chelsea Fire operates an apparatus fleet of four engines, two ladders, two special operations units, a maintenance unit, a foam-tender unit, and several other special, support, and reserve units. Chelsea Fire responds to ~11,000 emergency calls annually. The Chief of Department

1302-631: The poverty line , including 28.8% of those under age 18 and 20.9% of those age 65 or over. In 2010, 38% of Chelsea residents were born outside of the United States. This is the highest percentage of foreign-born residents in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Its "Interfaith Alliance" brings members of the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim communities together to promote inclusiveness, diversity, and tolerance. The 2007 Sanctuary City Resolution aims to support all foreign born residents. The city of Chelsea

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1364-577: The 2011–2015 Community Survey, there are a total of 12,940 households in Chelsea, 27.9% of which are owner-occupied and 72.1% of which are renter-occupied. Although Chelsea has been known as the "City of Renters", there has been a push for home ownership. This has been pushed in particular by the Chelsea Restoration Corporation, which offers educational housing workshops and works in partnership with other state, municipal, and private partners to "rehabilitate properties and increase

1426-470: The Box District neighborhood, the path connects Downtown Chelsea and Eastern Avenue stations. Chelsea Public Schools has four elementary schools, three middle schools, and one high school, Chelsea High School . The Chelsea school system has historically been towards the bottom of the state's test score rankings. It has a high turnover among students. A high percentage of students move in or out over

1488-562: The Centre and the Hyscore, which were some of Hood's earliest basketball specific shoes. The popular basketball style produced with a buffed "Smokrepe” crepe rubber sole with a ribbed reinforced toe bumper and sponge cushioned heel was originated by Hood. The Hood Conference Basket Ball Shoe was initially introduced in 1933. The Hood Conference “P-F” Basketball Shoe in 1948, with patented “P-F” (Posture Foundation) arch support, many versions of

1550-480: The Chelsea City Council, City Manager Ambrosino and several others. This effort ranges from supporting small business owners to re-designing the streetscape. The goals of this project were to "Enhance how public space is used and accessed downtown, support existing businesses and encourage new growth, beautify the area and create a consistent, vibrant look, improve overall safety for all users, establish

1612-536: The Democratic Party overwhelmingly. No Republican presidential candidate has won there since Calvin Coolidge in 1924. In 2012 Barack Obama received 77.4% of the vote, compared to 20.8% for former governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney . In the 2014 gubernatorial election , Martha Coakley carried the county by a 32.4% margin, while losing the election statewide by 48.4 to 46.5%. In 2020, Joe Biden won

1674-636: The Hood "P-F" Conference basketball shoes developed for men and woman over the next decade. At the beginning of the First World War in 1914, the company was called upon to supply trench boots for the French and English armies. The pressure cured rubber boots proved to be especially adaptable for the wet and muddy environment of trench warfare. During the Second World War, it was enlisted by

1736-559: The Hood Rubber Company was incorporated with $ 50,000. The incorporating directors included Albert D. Bossom, Frederic C. Hood, Arthur N. Hood, Augustus L. Thorndike, and Myra T. Hood. On November 12, 1896, the company opened 67,564 square-foot manufacturing plant with 225 employees in Watertown, Massachusetts. Pioneering in innovations, during 1897, A. N. Hood developed an inventory and cost analysis system which estimated

1798-671: The United States Armed Forces to manufacture many types of rubber products, especially military boots for both the Pacific and European theaters. In July 1929, the Company patented first puncture resistant rubber outsole for work shoes. In 1906, Hood Rubber Company ventured into manufacturing automobile tires and tubes. A new company, the Shawmut Tire Company, was formed in 1907 to operate under

1860-986: The Waterfront Tunnel, along with the SL1 and SL2 routes, to Silver Line Way , continuing with the SL1 through the Ted Williams Tunnel . The new route diverges to meet the Blue Line at Airport Station , and follows the Coughlin Bypass Road (a half-mile commercial-use-only road which opened in 2012) to the Chelsea Street Bridge . The Silver Line stops at the four stations in Chelsea: Eastern Avenue, Box District, Downtown Chelsea, and Mystic Mall. A new $ 20 million Chelsea commuter rail station and "transit hub"

1922-526: The age of 18 living with them, 36.9% were married couples living together, 20.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36% were non-families. Of all households 28.8% were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.5. The population has 27.3% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 34.6% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

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1984-653: The announcement with MassDevelopment President and CEO Lauren Liss, New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell, and members of the New Bedford legislative delegation at the WHALE Co-Creative Center in New Bedford. "Our administration is pleased to further expand this program, which represents an innovative, block-by-block approach to revitalizing local economies." said Governor Charlie Baker . Chelsea has programs such as "Re-Imagining Broadway" and "Chelsea Centro". The project includes design and parking studies of

2046-519: The battle, American forces made one of their first captures of a British ship. Part of George Washington 's army was stationed in Chelsea during the Siege of Boston . On February 22, 1841, part of Chelsea was annexed by Saugus . On March 19, 1846, North Chelsea, which consists of present-day Revere and Winthrop , was established as a separate town. Reincorporated as a city in 1857, Chelsea developed as an industrial center and by mid-century had become

2108-481: The cities of Boston , Chelsea , and Revere , and the town of Winthrop . The traditional county seat is Boston , the state capital and the largest city in Massachusetts. The county government was abolished in 1999, resulting in Suffolk County now functioning only as an administrative subdivision of state government and a set of communities grouped together for some statistical purposes. Suffolk County

2170-640: The city was 47.8% White , 8.5% Black or African American , 3.1% Asian , 1.1% Native American , 0.09% Pacific Islander , 33.6% from other races , and 5.9% were multiracial . In addition, 62.1% of residents identified as Hispanic or Latino (of any race), which includes 18.2% Salvadoran , 12.7% Puerto Rican , 8.4% Honduran , 7.3% Guatemalan , 2.8% Mexican , 2.2% Dominican , 0.5% Cuban , 0.5% Costa Rican , 0.4% Nicaraguan , 0.4% Panamanian , 1.4% other Central American countries, 2.5% other South American countries, 5.3% other Hispanic/Latino. There were 11,888 households, out of which 36.4% had children under

2232-418: The city. The population density was 16,036.8 inhabitants per square mile (6,191.8/km ), placing it among the highest in population density among U.S. cities. Due to many residents not wanting to be counted, it was estimated in 2023 that the actual population of Chelsea is probably 50,000 or more. There were 12,337 housing units at an average density of 5,639.9 per square mile (2,177.6/km ). The racial makeup of

2294-635: The corridor from Chelsea Square through Bellingham Square to Fay Square. There are other similar projects like "Commonwealth Places", a collaborative initiative from MassDevelopment and the civic crowdfunding platform Patronicity, and "The Chelsea Business Foundation" are in progress and scheduled for spring/summer 2020. As summarized by the "State of the City" report, Chelsea's Capital Improvement Plan will invest in "park development, building improvements, water and sewer upgrades, and neighborhood street/sidewalks improvements. Other specific investments in new graffiti removal and snow removal equipment will enhance

2356-448: The costs of individual manufacturing parts and articles, calculating an operating cost on a monthly basis. In 1898, the company introduced a new rubber boot line called the "Tuff Boot." The boot was lighter than the other pull-on boots of that time. In 1901, Hood Rubber Company introduced a line of shoes called “Rolled Edge” wherein the edge of the sole was rolled up all around the shoe thereby giving better protection against abrasive wear at

2418-621: The county by the largest margin of any presidential candidate since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964, and was the first candidate since then to win more than 80% of the vote in the county. The Suffolk County Sheriff's Department's primary responsibility is oversight of the Nashua Street Jail and the South Bay House of Correction . These were built in the 1990s to replace the historic Charles Street Jail and Deer Island Prison , respectively. The Suffolk County Sheriff's Department

2480-607: The county region, but there is no county council, executives or commissioners. Prior to the abolition of county government, the authority of the Suffolk County Commission had for many years been exercised by the Boston City Council, even though three communities in the county are not part of the city. However, communities are now granted the right to form their own regional compacts for sharing services. Politically speaking, Suffolk County supports

2542-623: The county was $ 30,720. About 15.7% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 28.1% of those under age 18 and 19.1% of those age 65 or over. According to the 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, the largest ancestry groups in Suffolk County, Massachusetts are: Data is from the 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Each city has its own school district (including Boston Public Schools , Chelsea Public Schools , Revere Public Schools , and Winthrop Public Schools ), which all follow municipal boundaries. Tertiary institutions in

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2604-580: The course of the year, and the dropout rate is high. In 1988, the school board delegated its authority for control of the school district to Boston University . In June 2008, a partnership with BU ended, and the schools returned to full local control. Chelsea has no private schools remaining with St. Rose closing in June 2020. In addition, there are two public charter schools , the Excel Academy and Phoenix Charter Academy. Bunker Hill Community College and

2666-776: The early 20th century, County government functions were absorbed by the City of Boston , with Boston City Council becoming the de-facto County Commission, and the City Treasurer similarly becoming the County Treasurer, albeit said government was not formally abolished until 1999. Like an increasing number of Massachusetts counties, Suffolk County exists today only as a historical geographic region, and has no county government. All former county functions were assumed by state agencies in 1999. The sheriff, district attorney, and some other regional officials with specific duties are still elected locally to perform duties within

2728-469: The east side of Chelsea, adjacent to Mill Creek. This sloped and hilly landscape helps to divide the city into discernible neighborhoods, each with its own character, thereby giving the city a manageable sense of scale and orientation. There are several distinct neighborhoods in Chelsea: As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 35,177 people, 11,888 households, and 7,614 families residing in

2790-434: The fire; others sought refuge in nearby Revere . It would take the city about two and a half years to rebuild and five years to surpass the extent of 1908's infrastructure. The city was also laid out differently after the fire, with wider streets and more access for emergency vehicles. By 1919, Chelsea's population had reached 52,662, with foreign-born residents comprising 46 percent of the population. Fully transitioned from

2852-460: The first Jewish resident of Chelsea, arrived in 1864, and by 1890 there were only 82 Jews living in the city. However, Chelsea was a major destination for the "great wave" of Russian and Eastern European immigrants, especially Russian Jews , who came to the United States after 1890. By 1910 the number of Jews had grown to 11,225, nearly one third of the entire population of the city. In the 1930s there were about 20,000 Jewish residents in Chelsea out of

2914-581: The first permanent settlement by Boston Harbor . In 1635, Maverick sold all of Winnisimmet, except for his house and farm, to Richard Bellingham . The community remained part of Boston until it was set off and incorporated in 1739, when it was named after Chelsea , a neighborhood in London, England . In 1775, the Battle of Chelsea Creek was fought in the area, the second battle of the Revolution . During

2976-592: The first time since the Great Depression, a Massachusetts city surrendered home rule and allowed a state-appointed receiver to control all aspects of city government. Governor William Weld named James Carlin as the first receiver followed by Lewis "Harry" Spence. City Hall was eviscerated, the police and fire departments reorganized, management of the public schools given to Boston University , and indictments handed down. Mayor John "Butchie" Brennan and two former mayors were found guilty of federal crimes. By

3038-444: The management of Frederik C. Hood and A. N. Hood and was supplied materials and labor by The Hood Rubber Company to produce tires. By 1909, due to the increasing price of raw rubber, the manufacture and sale of tires by Shawmut was proved unsuccessful leading to the closure of the Shawmut Tire Company brand in 1912. They sold pneumatic and solid tires under the parent company – Hood Rubber Company. On August 31, 1929, Hood Rubber Company

3100-514: The production of rubber footwear under the Boston Rubber Co. name. In 1892, Boston Rubber Co. and ten other rubber manufacturers consolidated operations under the name, United States Rubber Company , forming with the first Rubber Trust in the United States. G.H. Hood retired in 1892 when his sons established Hood Rubber Company. In the early 1900s many Armenians worked in the Hood Rubber Company as their first job. On October 12, 1892

3162-724: The quality of life for residents." The expenditures for Fiscal Year 2018 and Fiscal Year 2018–2022 can be found to the right. Total expenditures are divided between utility enhancement, equipment acquisition, parks and open space, public buildings and facilities, public safety, and surface enhancement. For Fiscal Year 2018, almost 64% of the budget will be dedicated to surface enhancements, which includes citywide sidewalks, marginal street pre-engineering, Shurtleff Street roadway and sidewalks, casino mitigation/transportation, citywide traffic calming, Congress Avenue road and sidewalks, Downtown Broadway engineering and construction, and Highland Street Greenway Phase II. Housing Composition: According to

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3224-473: The quality of services provided to residents and businesses, while establishing financial policies that have significantly improved the city's financial condition. Located on a small peninsula in Boston Harbor covering 2.21 square miles (6 km ), Chelsea is the smallest city by area in Massachusetts. Chelsea is bordered on three sides by water. The Mystic River borders Chelsea to the southwest,

3286-404: The stock of affordable housing." Over half (55.4%) of the housing units in Chelsea use utility gas, 29.8% use electricity, 12.7% use fuel oil, kerosene, etc. and smaller portion (2.1%) of housing units use bottled, tank, or LP gas, as well as other fuel or no fuel at all. With these statistics in mind, Chelsea has started several initiatives towards renewable energy and sustainability. One includes

3348-448: The summer of 1995, when the state returned City Hall to the people of Chelsea, a new government had been born, brought to life by a panel of citizens charged with drafting a new city charter . The new charter eliminated the position of mayor, converting management of the city from a mayor to a council–manager government system, where a city manager is selected by City Council members. As such, municipal government focused on improving

3410-504: The toe and heel. In 1904, Dr. Carl Otto Weber, an English scientist joined the company to establish a rubber laboratory for the company in Boston and was operated under the name India Rubber Research Laboratory. In 1909, the Company developed new types and styles of the canvas rubber-soled shoes and tennis shoes or sneaks. Through the first two decades of the 20th century, Hood manufactured different styles of basketball shoes including

3472-410: Was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 30,161, and the median income for a family was $ 32,130. Males had a median income of $ 27,280, versus $ 26,010 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 14,628. About 20.6% of families and 23.3% of the population were below

3534-436: Was among those named in a 2020 WBUR report about the neglect of inmates with medical conditions in Massachusetts prisons leading to their deaths. Several notable figures in Massachusetts history were once the sheriff of Suffolk County: According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 120 square miles (310 km ), of which 58 square miles (150 km ) is land and 62 square miles (160 km ) (52%)

3596-585: Was constructed at the Mystic Mall terminus of the new Silver Line route, so that trains no longer block Sixth Street. The new Silver Line and commuter rail stations are fully handicapped accessible. Additionally, a multi-use 0.75-mile (1.21 km) shared path 0.75-mile (1.21 km) linear park runs parallel to the Silver Line bus rapid transit busway utilizing the Boston & Albany Railroad's Grand Junction Branch right-of-way. Located within

3658-602: Was merged into The B. F. Goodrich Company. The B. F. Goodrich Co. transferred the management of all B.F. Goodrich footwear manufacturing activities to the Hood Rubber's Watertown plant. The Army-Navy "E" Award was an honor presented to companies during World War II whose production facilities achieved "Excellence in Production" of war equipment. Hood Rubber Co. received four Army-Navy "E" for Excellence between 1941 and 1945. Chelsea, Massachusetts Chelsea

3720-603: Was named after Suffolk , England, which means "southern folk." In 1731, the extreme western portions of Suffolk County, which included Mendon and Uxbridge , were split off to become part of Worcester County . In 1793, most of the original Suffolk County (including Milton ) except for Boston, Chelsea, Hingham, and Hull (which remained in Suffolk) split off and became Norfolk County . Hingham and Hull would leave Suffolk County and join Plymouth County in 1803. Revere

3782-402: Was rampant, even among the police and local government officials. The population drain made way for more immigrants, but depleted the city's tax base. The cost of running the city and maintaining its infrastructure did not decrease correspondingly so, in 1991, the city suffered fiscal collapse. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts enacted special legislation to place Chelsea into receivership . For

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3844-401: Was set off from Chelsea and incorporated in 1846 and Winthrop was set off from Revere and incorporated in 1852. In the late 19th century and early 20th century, Boston annexed several adjacent cities and towns including Hyde Park, Roxbury, West Roxbury, and Dorchester from Norfolk County and Charlestown and Brighton from Middlesex County , resulting in an enlargement of Suffolk County. During

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