It is the first day of Spring, but there is still snow on the ground at Christopher Columbus Park. But, the lights are still reflecting in the night as shown here from the viewpoint of the “Welcome to Boston’s Historic North End” sign. The puzzle masters are demanding more pieces, so this one tops 100! Enjoy and leave Read More…
The Massachusetts Beirut Memorial at Christopher Columbus Park was buried this winter in snow except for these little wreathes hanging on the branches. There are nine dogwood trees surrounding the memorial, one for each Massachusetts Marine who were serving as peacekeepers and died on October 23, 1983 in the Beirut, Lebanon barracks terrorist bombing that killed 241 Americans. [Your web browser Read More…
The melting has begun and we’re hopefully past the worst of this winter’s snowstorms. This image at the entrance of Christopher Columbus Park reflects the scene as the snow piles are still skyhigh but no longer white. Drag the 55 puzzle pieces to recreate the full picture. [Your web browser does not support frames or is currently Read More…
On one of the many snow days, this creative “winter man” display by Meredith Piscitelli garnered smiles from walkers through Christopher Columbus Park. Here, an admirer takes a picture of the hats and scarves decorating the wisteria branches. Put together the 55 jigsaw puzzle pieces to see the full image. [Your web browser does not support frames Read More…
Here is an evening look before the snow hit at the classic Polcari’s Coffee on the corner of Parmenter and Salem Streets. There are only 54 pieces in this puzzle, but I made the jigsaw shapes more difficult. [Your web browser does not support frames or is currently configured not to display frames. However, you Read More…
There still are a few pay phones in the North End, although most have become urban street art such as this one. Enjoy putting together this 70-piece jigsaw puzzle! [Your web browser does not support frames or is currently configured not to display frames. However, you may visit the related page.] Photo by Matt Conti.
Snow just seems to make Boston’s North End architecture more beautiful! Ok, we heard that last week’s 104 piece puzzle was a killer! Of the 125 puzzlers that attempted, 104 completed it as of this writing. Nice work! For this week, let’s tone it down a bit to 70 pieces. [Your web browser does not Read More…
We’re back to Copp’s Hill Burying Ground at the gravestone of Captain Daniel Malcom, complete with bullet holes. Malcom was a sea captain who strongly opposed British taxation and frequently smuggled in his wine and tea cargo without paying the duty. North End folklore has it that when British soldiers occupied Copp’s Hill before the Battle of Bunker Read More…
In the winter season, it becomes more apparent that Boston is still a working port as shown by these tugboats on the harbor. After receiving some feedback that last week’s new pieces were too hard, it’s back to regular jigsaw with an easy 35 pieces. [Your web browser does not support frames or is currently configured not to display Read More…
As part of the recent renovation at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground, the historic bubbler was refurbished complete with newly molded lion’s heads. As far as I know, the water fountain isn’t actually operating but it still restores another element to Boston’s second oldest cemetery. To see the full image, you’ll have to drag and put Read More…
Take your best shot putting together this 48-piece jigsaw picture puzzle. The scene is a familiar one this time of year with people rushing from place to place. This photo shows the Hanover Street hustle and bustle on a recent evening in Boston’s North End. [Your web browser does not support frames or is currently Read More…
The picture puzzles are back! Here is one for your Saturday – shopping at Haymarket. You know what to do – drag the puzzle pieces together to make the picture. This one is easy, only 35 pieces. [Your web browser does not support frames or is currently configured not to display frames. However, you may Read More…