Columbus Day Parade Video & Photos

Columbus Day Parade Route

The Columbus Day Parade is on Sunday, October 11th in the North End. The parade alternates every year between East Boston and the North End. The parade starts at 1pm at City Hall Plaza and will end around Endicott Street at approximately 2pm. Here is how the route will go: 1:00pm City Hall Plaza – Read More…

1933 Neighborhood Photo: Intersection Cross and Endicott Streets

Here is another photo in the collection of 1933 depression-era photos of the North End, showing the corner of Endicott and Cross Streets before the artery went up. Source: unknown We will post more from this series in upcoming Neighborhood Photo posts. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting Read More…

Old North Church Begins Historic Paint Analysis

by Stephen T. Ayres, Vicar and Executive Director, Old North Church and Foundation The Old North Foundation is conducting an historic paint analysis this winter to research the rich colonial color schemes used to decorate the church. If you drop in to visit Old North Church between now and early March, you will notice scaffolding Read More…