“What’s behind the sheet metal covering a piece of the wall on the building next to the Santander Bank at 287 Hanover Street?” asks resident Bob Skole. From working at the Italian News in the early 1950’s, Skole thinks it is a multi-lingual sign identifying the Seaman’s House. (There were a lot of Norwegian merchant Read More…
Now that the New Year is in full swing, the holiday season is coming to an end, but this old photo might keep some of our readers in the festive spirit! Check out this picture from the 1930s when you could pick up a Christmas tree in Faneuil Hall! Who remembers this? Tune in each Read More…
Check out this old photo of Rowes Wharf from 1960! The building shown above was torn down by the Boston Redevelopment Authority not long after this photo was taken, and was rebuilt into the iconic Rowes Wharf we know today. See the photo of the remodel in 1988 shown below. The similarities between the two Read More…
This week we have an article from 1982, submitted and written by Frank Conte, that describes the unique community that surrounded the North End Union in the neighborhood. From activities for children to senior recreation, it seems the Union really had something for everyone. It is described in the article as the “unchanging element in Read More…
In case you missed part one of this series last week, the next few posts will feature a few of our favorite images taken by local photographer, Jules Aarons. This week’s photo of Paul the Barber exemplifies Aarons’ eye for capturing moments of daily life in the North End, where the population was very dynamic. Read More…
Here is an image you may have seen before! This shot of men lounging in the North End was taken by Jules Aarons, a local photographer who enjoyed capturing the day-to-day life of people in Boston. Note the Freedom Trail sign on the street post in the background. Aarons’ work dates over the course of three Read More…
This week’s post about the Quincy House is brought to you by the Boston Landmarks Commission. Check it out below! Hover over the image and then use the arrows to scroll through and see two additional photos. The Quincy House served as a hotel throughout the 19th century, as well as the location of many Read More…
It’s safe to say that the North End waterfront is the place to be in the summer – it’s easy to forget that the harbor didn’t always function the way we experience it today. Take a look at this old photo of Union Wharf from 1906. On the old building along the water the sign Read More…
Check out this week’s aerial photo of North Square from 1956. You’ll notice the famous Paul Revere House and the Pierce–Hichborn House are both visible in this photo. The fenced area in the foreground is Rachel Revere Park. Farther up the street, you can see cars parked in North Square, which is now roped off from Read More…
This week’s photo is of the North End’s Unity Street back in 1898. The street is located just off of the Paul Revere Mall and is still just as narrow as shown in the image! If you were to visit the area today, you’d notice that the cobblestone has been paved over and the buildings have Read More…
With the anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s birthday earlier this week, it seemed fitting to feature this photo of his congressional campaign in the North End in June of 1946. At only 29 years old and with little political experience, JFK was running on the idea of youthfulness and change. He focused on organizing parties to meet Read More…
This photo shows Blackstone Street looking up towards the North End circa 1950. While the majority of this scenery has changed, one thing you may still be familiar with is the street market taking place, referred to as Haymarket! At the time of this picture, street vendors were much more confined, as the street was Read More…