Washington Square (Brookline)
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Washington Square is a neighborhood in Brookline, Massachusetts, United States.
Geography
Washington Square is located in North Brookline along Beacon Street. Located one mile from Coolidge Corner, the area contains several stores for both shopping and eating. The small hub has attracted several nice restaurants and other unique facilities.
Culture
Washington Square features attractive brownstone buildings which line both sides of Beacon Street and leafy side streets. The Washington Square clock, a green 18-foot Victorian icon, resides in the middle of the Square.{{Cite web|url=http://www.brooklinema.gov/319/Washington-Square|title=Washington Square | Brookline, MA - Official Website}} Other clocks in Cleveland Circle and Brighton Center have been modeled off the attractive original in Washington Square.
The neighborhood is home to a number of eateries, many of which feature outdoor sidewalk terraces for drinking and dining.
The Michael Driscoll School,{{cite web
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Public transportation
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Washington Square is a stop of the MBTA's Green Line C branch, between Coolidge Corner and Cleveland Circle.{{cite web
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The MBTA's 65 Bus passes through Washington Square on Washington Street.