We recently received a fascinating photo set of North End buildings from the early 1930’s depression era. They are without attribution so if you know the original source, please contact us or leave a comment below. Here is 46 Endicott Street in 1933. Source: unknown We will post more from this series in upcoming Neighborhood Read More…
At 216 years old, the USS Constitution was as majestic as ever during her July 4th turnaround in Boston Harbor. This is the last time Old Ironsides will be underway on Independence Day until 2018 as she goes into drydock later this year for restorations. The drizzly weather from the approaching Tropical Storm Arthur did Read More…
The Following event notices are courtesy of the Paul Revere House, located at 19 North Square, Boston: June Events: 21 Summer Saturdays: Colonial Weaving Demonstration, 1:00-3:00 Talented craftsman Fred Lawson demonstrates the art of creating cloth by hand and simple machines. Practice weaving on the small looms provided. (Weather permitting.) 28 Summer Saturdays: The Tailor’s Craft, Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vSEz14zdg4] How did you spend your Flag Day on Saturday, June 14th? Did you know it is the 200th anniversary of the U.S. National Anthem? The Paul Revere House hosted a costumed Revolutionary War group that led a crowd in the singing of the Star Spangled Banner. The event was part of a worldwide Read More…
The following news is from City Hall, pertaining to the upgrades that are being made to the Freedom Trail markings. The new improvement will, “eliminate annual maintenance costs, and improve historic site wayfinding.” BOSTON – Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that nearly 2,000 feet of the painted sections of the historic Freedom Trail in Charlestown, Downtown Crossing, Read More…
USS Constitution went underway on Friday in Boston Harbor to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of D-Day. After leaving its dock at Charlestown Navy Yard, the ship made its way to Castle Island for a 21-gun salute. The cruise will be one of the last before “Old Ironsides” enters drydock for a renovation. July 4th could Read More…
The Spring 2014 newsletter from the Historic Burying Grounds Initiative contains a update on the restoration project recently completed at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground in Boston’s North End. The restored fence on Charter Street was installed last October, but a special bird’s head spigot took extra time to be cast. The feature in the center Read More…
Imagine being the first bakery located in the North End of Boston? Baker’s Alley is where it all started, before Modern, Mike’s, Parziale’s, Bova’s, and Maria’s. The first bakers in Boston’s North End set up shop here, located across from Quincy Court, off of North Street, just to the right of where Limoncello Restaurant is today. Read More…
Recognizing the starting date of the Armenian genocide on April 24, 1915, a commemoration vigil was held at the Armenian Heritage Park. Here are some photos from the Thursday night gathering on the Greenway.
A class from the Academy for Global Studies at Austin High School traveled from Texas to the North End last February to study “The Italians of Boston.” Documenting neighborhood history and culture, the group interviewed experts and individuals with first hand experience including North End resident Domenic Campochiaro, Dr. Vincent Cannato of UMass and Father Read More…
Although the focus was on the big race on the other side of town, the North End kept up its annual Patriot’s Day traditions with Old North’s Lantern Ceremony and the National Lancers re-enactment of the Paul Revere’s midnight ride departing from the Prado on Hanover Street. The Patriot’s Day parade from City Hall apparently Read More…
In the second part of this series on the Prado (view Part I), we present historical facts and stories about the famous Paul Revere equestrian statue on the Prado – Paul Revere Mall. We went through newspaper articles, magazines, and other historical sources dating back to the early 1930’s. We’ll take you through the in’s-and-out’s of Read More…