Posted onAuthorLauren MilioneComments Off on Historic Neighborhood Photo: Lafayette Avenue
Photo courtesy of Boston Landmarks Commission image collection
The corner of Endicott St. and Lafayette Avenue looking up towards Prince St. circa 1913-1920. Not much has changed other than the giant gas holder at the end of the street!
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SNOW HILL (a shortcut from Charter St to Prince St) – has nothing to do with snow or ice. According to the origin of its namesake, the street is named after Snowhill Lane in London: “It occurs very early as Snor or Snore Hill, later as Sore, and finally as Snow Hill. It has been Read More…
Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers entertained an enthusiastic impromptu audience in the courtyard at the Paul Revere House with their recent hit song, “Me and Paul Revere” on Memorial Day, May 28, 2012. In town to play with the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall, Martin decided to make a brief stop at the Read More…
The warmer weather must be here because Dip It Sweet on Endicott Street is now open for the season. Owner Buddy Onessimo just received a new ice cream delivery from Richardson’s Dairy this week. Janine Coppola catches the action in this photo with Buddy serving one of his first customers this year.
