News from the Paul Revere House in North Square: FALL LECTURE SERIES “A War so unpopular . . . cannot be Supported”: New England and the War of 1812 To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the outbreak of the War of 1812, the Paul Revere Memorial Association, in cooperation with the Old South Meeting House, Read More…
Month: September 2012
Madonna Della Cava Society Hosts Annual Labor Day Barbecue on Battery Street [Photos]
Battery Street was all about enjoying the last big summer weekend with a street cookout, music by DJ Virgil and bounce tents for the kids. The event is sponsored each year by the Madonna Della Cava Society that is located at 3 Battery Street in Boston’s North End. We caught a few photos from the Read More…
93rd St. Anthony’s Feast and 2012 Grand Procession in Boston’s North End [Video]
It was truly the “Feast of all Feasts” at the 93rd St. Anthony’s Feast in August 2012 as captured in this video. On Friday, the meticulously gold-adorned statue of Saint Anthony emerged to throngs of the faithful. The exposition and blessing by Fr. Antonio from Saint Leonard Church was followed by a short procession before Read More…
Sunday News & Views: BBQs, Real Estate, Move-Ins, Restrooms and the Copps Hill Hawk
[forecast] What’s Going On Sunday, September 2, 2012: The end of summer Mirabella Pool Party starts at 11 am with a free BBQ for members ($10 for non-members). The Madonna Della Cava Society holds its annual Labor Day weekend BBQ on Battery Street. See their website. “Michael’s Tournament” at the Langone Park Bocce Courts at Read More…
North End Move-In Weekend 2012 Gone Well?
Usually on September 1st, we take and receive many photos of trash piles as the college students move-in. Remember last year when just walking down any North End sidewalk was impossible? (See Move In North End Trash Piles – September 2011 – They’re Here!) Instead this year, we received a couple of emails complimenting the Read More…
Old North Church Opens its Restrooms to the Public
With no public funding in sight to re-open the Hull Street restrooms on the Freedom Trail, the Old North Church has opened its own toilet facilities to the public on a trial basis. The two bathrooms are located in the basement of the gift shop. These are the only restrooms open to the public on Read More…
August 2012 Real Estate Sales in North End / Waterfront
1 Unity Street: 1 bed, 1 bath with 380 sq.ft. sold for $230,000 51 Snow Hill Street #4: 1 bed, 1 bath with 315 sq.ft. sold for $220,000 88 Prince Street #2: 1 bed, 1 bath with 725 sq.ft. sold for $295,000 162 Salem Street #2: 1 bed, 1 bath with 613 sq.ft. sold for Read More…
Ask Toni & Maria – Real Estate Column #19
“Ask Toni & Maria” is a real estate column written by Toni Gilardi and Maria DiTullio from Elite Boston Landmark Realty. Have them answer your questions in an upcoming column by emailing info@bostonlandmark.com. Ladies, always enjoy reading your column. You missed an opportunity to remind businesses and residents to sweep up/clean up around their own Read More…
Saturday’s News & Views: Perfect Labor Day Weekend Weather & A St. Lucy Photo
[forecast] What’s Going On Today: The Paul Revere House is having Colonial Dance Tunes and Love Songs from 1-4pm. The Saturday Open Market is open from 10-5pm on the Wharf District Greenway Parks. The USS Constitution Museum also has Family Fun programming today. View details and more community happenings on the Events Calendar. What’s new Read More…