This building located on Fulton Street in the North End may look familiar to you because it is still remains today! Although now it has been converted to condominiums, it is the oldest cast-iron building in New England and was formerly the McLaughlin Elevator Building. It was recognized for it’s signature Italianate Style architecture that was popular Read More…
This week’s photo is of a small building taken in 1857. At first glance, this building may appear to be a tiny house, however, this was simply an architectural style at the time and did not necessarily indicate residential use. In reality, the building served many functions over the years, thus it was eventually given 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…
In honor of the Celtics making it to the playoffs this year, this week’s photo is of the team playing the New York Knicks back in 1972, just a few years before the famous Larry Bird came along. Did you know that our team itself is historic? The Celtics were actually founded in 1946 as one Read More…
If you are a long time resident of the North End, you may remember clotheslines scattered above the neighborhood on sunny days like the one pictured above. This photo dates back to 1935 when this method was common practice! Tune in on Thursday’s to view our featured neighborhood photo from back in the day! Submit Read More…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
As the warm weather approaches, you may start to see local vendors set up on street corners in the North End – maybe you even bought fresh vegetables or flowers from them in previous years! Well, some things never seem to change. This old photo of a couple selling vegetables on the corner of Prince Street Read More…