I love it when one person decides to do a good deed for the rest of us just because he or she is interested in a topic. Vincent Licenziato, 64, of Phillips Street on Beacon Hill, decided to celebrate art, social justice and education by calling attention to the many statues and memorials around the Read More…
Whenever I tell people I have lived in the North End for almost seventy years they invariably ask two questions; where should I eat and how has the area changed? The answer to the first one is easy, eat where the longest lines are, the hive knows. The answer to the second one is more Read More…
USS Constitution went underway for a sailing demonstration in Boston Harbor on Friday morning. Old Ironsides fired her traditional 21-gun salute off Fort Independence at Castle Island with the ship’s topsails set as she traversed through the harbor. The demonstration is part of Chief Petty Officer Heritage Week and the last time Constitution will show Read More…
The Following event notices are courtesy of the Paul Revere House, located at 19 North Square, Boston: Join us on Saturday afternoons this fall (September 6 through October 18) during our “Saturday Happenings” to learn more about life in 18th century Boston. Every Saturday afternoon from 1:00-3:00 presenters will demonstrate crafts, play period music, or discuss surprising Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QAaiyQuyBo] Making one of her last trips before drydock, USS Constitution, went underway for a 3-hour tour of Boston Harbor on Friday, August 23rd. “Old Ironsides” fired a 21-gun salute near Castle Island around noon, and an additional 17-gun salute near the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Boston’s North End around 12:30 p.m. Thanks Read More…
Charles W. Morgan, the last wooden whaleship in the world, took her leave of Boston on Wednesday morning after a week long visit to the Charlestown Navy Yard. Brendan O’Brien captures her departure from the North End side of Boston Harbor. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo Read More…
Charles W. Morgan, the last wooden whaleship in the world, came to Boston’s Charlestown Navy Yard this week berthed next to USS Constitution. The 19th-century whaleship recently completed a 6-year restoration project at Mystic Seaport and is making her 38th voyage. She also visited the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, perhaps visiting the descendants of Read More…
Long ago, there was once a large Jewish community in the North End. The North End was once home to well over a dozen Jewish Synagogues. In fact, by the turn of the 19th century, the North End was a neighborhood of nearly two dozen Jewish Synagogues. By the 1930’s the North End was no Read More…
Here is another photo in the collection of 1933 depression-era photos of the North End, showing the corner of Endicott and Cross Streets before the artery went up. Source: unknown We will post more from this series in upcoming Neighborhood Photo posts. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting Read More…
The Following event notices are courtesy of the Paul Revere House, located at 19 North Square, Boston: Summer Saturdays Special events on Saturday afternoons (1:00-3:00) in June, July, & August will feature craft demonstrations, historical talks, live music, and more in the Paul Revere House courtyard, weather permitting. Included with admission to the museum: adults $3.50, seniors Read More…
An account of the old West End from one of its last survivors, name withheld by request. (1950’s) I had one of these scooters, made from fruit boxes, that my father would pin with the caps of soda bottles, my uncle would make them for me too, with the caps, paint it black. The only Read More…
The North End Historical Society is having its final surge fundraiser to complete its 50 minute documentary on the history of the Italian North End. Our goal is to raise $25,000. If every North Ender gives just $10 we can easily make it. Please help out by visiting the Indiegogo fundraising site. It also has Read More…