Video note: Forward through first minute which is black. Fans of dirty old Boston will enjoy this recently restored aerial video of 1969 footage, focusing on the harbor islands and waterfront. The film was shared by former North End resident (Fulton St.) and co-creator Larry Rosenblum along with Derek Lamb and producer Stanley Jacks. Larry explains, Read More…
Endicott Street in Boston’s North End becomes ground zero for the crowds visiting the famous St. Anthony’s Feast. Here is a street image from above, highlighting the decorations and people below. How to play: Move and drag the pieces around just like a regular jigsaw puzzle. If you are “missing” a piece, move the other pieces aside Read More…
Taking a flight over the Saint Anthony’s Feast this weekend, Amelia the Drone captures these aerial views of over Endicott, N. Margin and Thacher Streets in Boston’s North End. Many thanks to North End resident, Brad Young, for another fascinating sky tour over the neighborhood rooftops. Check out Amelia’s previous North End video and more at Amelia’s Eyes. See Read More…
North End tours are nothing new, but here is one you probably haven’t seen yet. Brad Young takes “Amelia the Drone” on a sky tour from the North End rooftops, over the Greenway, Zakim Bridge and around the steeple of the Old North Church. The video was shot over four separate summer sunsets. (Music Don’t Stop Read More…
These “from the sky” aerial photos feature views captured from a drone flying over the North End waterfront, courtesy of Union Wharf-based, Boston Web Marketing. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Boston’s North End / Waterfront? Have it featured by emailing it to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please Read More…
It’s easy to think that the density of the city is a reflection of modern times. That was not the case in Boston and especially the North End where the population was more than triple what it is today. This 1899 aerial image by A.E. Downs from the Boston Public Library Collection gives a sense Read More…
Today’s cityscape photo titled “From the outside looking in” comes from North End resident John Pregmon who adds, “Love our neighborhood!” “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Boston’s North End / Waterfront? Have it featured by emailing it to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a title, Read More…
It almost feels like Spring and the sun was shining today as shown in this aerial photo of the North End by David Marx from the top of 60 State Street. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Boston’s North End / Waterfront? Have it Read More…
“When I look thu the lens I want to see the great images Boston has to offer,” says photographer Bob Forant who shares this breathtaking aerial photograph of the North End / Waterfront and downtown Boston.
Neighborhood Photo of the Day: For a long time, there has been public access ($3 donation to a local charity) to the observation deck at the top of the Custom House Tower every day at 2:00 pm (except Fridays). Now, there is a nightly opportunity at 6:00 pm, although you have to buy a $15 Read More…
One of the organizers told us that 250,000 people were expected over the weekend at the Saint Anthony Feast, the “Feast of All Feasts.” So, we went up to the roof (thanks Phyllis!) to count. No, not really, but we did get these neat aerial photos on Saturday night. [wooslider slideshow_speed=”4.0″ animation_duration=”0.5″ smoothheight=”true” slider_type=”attachments” limit=”6″] Read More…