This week’s photo is of Boston’s popular landmark, the Custom House, back in 1929! The original building was constructed in 1849 and resembled a greek temple, with Doric columns on all four sides and a large domed roof. The tower, which is pictured in the photo above, came later in 1915 due to increased shipping Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNZpbFRhbic] The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) met this week and voted to support three zoning and licensing requests. (00:00 in video) 26 Charter St./Michael Pergola: Petitioner seeking zoning relief to expand existing head house in order to create additional living space. Petitioner also looking to redesign current roof deck/balcony and install Read More…
by Terri Mazzulli A bronze plaque marks the site of ‘First Conservatory of Music in Boston” — the “American Conservatorio of Boston.” The conservatory was founded in 1800 by three immigrants: Filippo Trajetta (Italian, Francis Mallet (Frenchman) and Gottlieb Graupner (German). Julie Burros, Chief of Arts and Culture in Boston, recently held a presentation at the site to Franco Read More…
