Annals and Reminiscences of Jamaica Plain

This work collects local history and personal reminiscences tracing the village's transformation from an agricultural plain to a suburban community, highlighting its pleasant landscape, lakes, brooks, and early farms. It records surviving colonial dwellings and family homesteads, describes the now-lost Curtis house and other landmarks, and recounts theories for the place-name. It profiles early benefactors and ministers who endowed schools and worked with Indigenous people, noting translations, philanthropy, and educational legacies. It also reflects on social life, notable residents, and the tension between preservation and modernization as the area evolved.