North Ender, Coach Kevin Krueger (@HeadCoachKev), tweets out this photo from outside Firicano’s Barber Shop on North Street with the message: Got my haircut @NorthEndBoston’s Bruins’ Barber Shop to wear my Tuxedo T-shirt @TheHarpBoston #HockeyResurrection Thursday
This scanned 1979 photo shows the power stacks still in place at Lincoln Wharf before the conversion to residential use. In front, the townhouses of Union Wharf, built into the harbor just a few years before. On the distant right, is the old Battery Wharf. Not built yet either is Burroughs Wharf. Origial photo by Read More…
The North End’s century old buildings and rooftops make quite a contrast to the development of Boston’s downtown skyline. Enjoy this picture puzzle by putting the pieces together as quickly as you can. There is a lot of detail in this photo, so I bumped up the number of pieces to 50 from the typical Read More…
North Square’s iron chains shown here during one of the few winter snows we have seen so far this winter.
What’s Happening In The North End / Waterfront: Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, FOCCP, is having their monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 8th, 6:30 pm at the Mariner’s House, 11 North Square. Plans for 2013 will be discussed, including the ambitious project to redesign, irrigate and enlarge the circle near the Marriott Long Wharf entrance Read More…
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…
What did you think of the Freyr snow storm? Maybe a bit overrated, in my view. Still, there was enough snow to make some interesting scenes such as this one on the Prado of the tree and snow-dusted Paul Revere statue. It’s a jigsaw picture puzzle. You know what to do. [Your web browser does Read More…
Looking from the south end of the Charlestown Bridge in 1899 to what we now call at Keany Square, this City Planning Board photograph from the Boston Landmarks Commission shows the Endicott and North Washington Street corner of the North End neighborhood. To the left would be Commercial Street with Causeway Street to the right. The Read More…
What’s Happening In The North End / Waterfront Are you ready for the first winter snow storm. Did you know that winter storms are now given names? (Read why.) This one is named “Freyr.” See the weather forecast and the City’s advisory. View the details on upcoming events and meetings in the Events Calendar. What’s Read More…
What’s Happening In The North End / Waterfront Have you taken a look at the First Night website for New Year’s Eve events? In the North End / Waterfront, the highlight is the midnight fireworks on Boston Harbor. On Friday, 12/27, kids can go to the library, 25 Parmenter St., at 10:30 am for a Read More…
This Christmas tree on upper side of the Prince Building can be seen from much of the North End / Waterfront. Just after sunset, it is quite a sight with the Boston skyline in the background. Did you take a great photo? Send it in.
Today’s photo is of the Salem Food Market in the early 1970s from Dirty Old Boston where a comment also indicates the same family runs a “Salem St. Market” on Moody St. in Waltham. The same contributor includes a hanging meat photo from the North End on what also looks like Salem Street.