Check out our weekly social media highlights from residents, visitors, and more in the area. To be featured, tag us @northend.waterfront on Instagram, @northendboston on Twitter, @northendwaterfront on Facebook. Use hashtags #northendboston or #bostonwaterfront. Greenway Art Coming Soon! https://www.instagram.com/p/Biewu7FHpsH/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 Vintage Rides https://www.instagram.com/p/BiaQ8EKBwEQ/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BifKn3HgzLH/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BiegPQmhGly/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 Tulips in Bloom https://www.instagram.com/p/BibrOfclycF/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BiZbz2FhuPW/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BifE7kGgzh3/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 Furry Feature: https://www.instagram.com/p/BierZPEjV1N/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545
Author: Lauren Milione
Historic Neighborhood Photo: Ice Cart Kids
Right in time for the warm weather we are finally having, this week’s photo is of some neighborhood children cooling off at an ice cart in approximately 1930. They appear to be playing on Copp’s Hill. Tune in on Thursday’s to view our featured neighborhood photo from back in the day! Submit your historical photos Read More…
Social Highlights This Week: In Bloom, Picture Perfect Views & Neighborhood Turkeys
Check out our weekly social media highlights from residents, visitors, and more in the area. To be featured, tag us @northend.waterfront on Instagram, @northendboston on Twitter, @northendwaterfront on Facebook. Use hashtags #northendboston or #bostonwaterfront. The blooms have arrived! https://www.instagram.com/p/BiLCLBiArrV/?taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BiIZOvhH8jT/?taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BiNmC1og7ja/?taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BiNcLQ4ArB8/?taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BiExOX7hAqo/?taken-at=254372545 Picture Perfect Views https://www.instagram.com/p/BiNy8YDByBO/?taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BiLDBK1H3fz/?taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BiDy6DphABa/?taken-at=254372545 Neighborhood Turkeys Day 1 of Read More…
Historic Neighborhood Photo: Boston’s First Skyscraper
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…
Social Highlights This Week: Sunshine and Neighborhood Charm
Check out our weekly social media highlights from residents, visitors, and more in the area. To be featured, tag us @northend.waterfront on Instagram, @northendboston on Twitter, @northendwaterfront on Facebook. Use hashtags #northendboston or #bostonwaterfront. Spring Sun! Spring was in the air today at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground in the North End of Boston. #FreedomTrail pic.twitter.com/lEpCiB6zSi Read More…
Bracing for Summer Start of Charlestown Bridge Work
Community members packed into the North End’s Nazzaro Center to hear updates from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) on the North Washington Street Bridge (i.e., Charlestown Bridge) replacement project. The $177 million project has been approved to replace the current bridge between the North End and Charlestown. The existing bridge is in a dire state with Read More…
Historic Neighborhood Photo: Lincoln Wharf
Back in 1899, the corner of Commercial and Battery Street in the North End looked a lot different than it does today! This area was known as Lincoln Wharf. Its dock brought many ships with immigrants, primarily from Canada, to unload and come into the city. The second photo below demonstrates some of the busy activity Read More…
Social Highlights This Week: Marathon Prep, Fog & Playoffs at the Garden
Check out our weekly social media highlights from residents, visitors, and more in the area. To be featured, tag us @northend.waterfront on Instagram, @northendboston on Twitter, @northendwaterfront on Facebook. Use hashtags #northendboston or #bostonwaterfront. Marathon Prep! https://www.instagram.com/p/BhnMEIXFqdQ/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BhmYrDtHq4Q/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bhmn99hFUKa/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BhnFaA2ne_9/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 City Fog https://www.instagram.com/p/BhcCkoVjdz1/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BhbaVdNBPLQ/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 Playoffs at the Garden https://www.instagram.com/p/BhowWxoAsR8/?hl=en&taken-at=213312396 Off-day or not, still a ton Read More…
Historical Photo: Robert Newman’s House
Just in time for Patriots’ Day, this week’s photo is of Robert Newman’s house in 1775, located on the corner of Sheafe Street and Salem Street in the North End. If you’re unfamiliar with his story, Robert Newman was known for the critical role he played during Paul Revere’s fateful midnight ride. At Revere’s request, Newman Read More…
Social Highlights This Week: No More Snow and Getting Crafty
Check out our weekly social media highlights from residents, visitors, and more in the area. To be featured, tag us @northend.waterfront on Instagram, @northendboston on Twitter, @northendwaterfront on Facebook. Use hashtags #northendboston or #bostonwaterfront. Spring is Just Around the Corner https://www.instagram.com/p/BhU_lGohcld/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BhVFim7nLar/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 Getting Crafty https://www.instagram.com/p/BhUx7pOgyPY/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BhS4cSsDL6o/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BhK6j57AKT_/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 Furry Feature: https://www.instagram.com/p/BhKToFXn80p/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 [hr] While you’re here …we Read More…
Historic Neighborhood Photo: Copp’s Hill Burying Ground
We all know that the North End is full of history… well this week’s photo of Copp’s Hill Burying Ground is a visual representation of that past. It was founded in 1659 and during that time over 10,000 merchants, artisans, craft people, and slaves were buried here, making it the largest colonial burying ground in Read More…
Social Highlights This Week: Artistry, Easter Eats, & Caffe Feature
Check out our weekly social media highlights from residents, visitors, and more in the area. To be featured, tag us @northend.waterfront on Instagram, @northendboston on Twitter, @northendwaterfront on Facebook. Use hashtags #northendboston or #bostonwaterfront. Artistry https://www.instagram.com/p/BhEbEHMhcMB/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg1w2r8HR44/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 Easter Eats https://www.instagram.com/p/BhCyLtPHiN5/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BhCY4GEHr0K/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BhCYjLpHnXA/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 Caffe Vittoria on WGBH Behind the vintage coffee makers and clinking of mugs Read More…












