tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332335051560713217.comments2024-03-28T17:47:13.148-04:00And This Is Good Old BostonMark B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03524735496130204611noreply@blogger.comBlogger406125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332335051560713217.post-91127902360467447372022-06-03T10:43:44.439-04:002022-06-03T10:43:44.439-04:00Not sure this is correct. The article in American...Not sure this is correct. The article in American Wool and Cotton Reporter in the link provided in the Jan 2022 post describes the bas-relief as being Transportation, Cotton, Wool, Paper and Lumber. The items along the Charles are Machinery and Leather. (We saw these yesterday. Search turned up the blog post from 2011....)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332335051560713217.post-35513761510193043242022-05-13T22:02:17.131-04:002022-05-13T22:02:17.131-04:00I have fond memories of my first super club experi...I have fond memories of my first super club experience. I feel sad that the younger generation will never experience what Blinstrubs <br />had to offer, thanks to your family. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332335051560713217.post-40886350228920499122022-04-19T16:14:29.816-04:002022-04-19T16:14:29.816-04:00Great job!
Great job!<br />Mark B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03524735496130204611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332335051560713217.post-83175023386316118112022-04-04T19:13:18.634-04:002022-04-04T19:13:18.634-04:00Do you have a picture I have a couple menus.Do you have a picture I have a couple menus. Thrift Store Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12340052089275283229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332335051560713217.post-63557095617752694242022-03-21T21:14:01.660-04:002022-03-21T21:14:01.660-04:00worked in south boston i went to blinstrubs form l...worked in south boston i went to blinstrubs form lunch and watched all the greats reherse<br />and enjoyed a great junchSID MOSTOWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215320726231611101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332335051560713217.post-36364780663649359052022-02-26T10:03:54.205-05:002022-02-26T10:03:54.205-05:00What is the Pillar in front of South Station? De...What is the Pillar in front of South Station? Dewey Sq just in front was named for Admiral dewey of Manila Bay 1898. Any thoughts?<br />Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15831546488189797272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332335051560713217.post-41322624342158139832022-02-16T13:29:29.380-05:002022-02-16T13:29:29.380-05:00Sandy do you recall the year the Righteous Brother...Sandy do you recall the year the Righteous Brothers played ? I was there not sure if it was 65'or. 66'Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07306133731010200469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332335051560713217.post-85184298095926500302022-01-15T21:27:24.158-05:002022-01-15T21:27:24.158-05:00I've discovered it! The seals were part of the...I've discovered it! The seals were part of the "First National Bank of Boston" façade. I found some photos/ artist renderings along with a news article describing the building as having 5 of these carved "plaques" in recognition of Bostons significant contribution to the textile industry. Here's a couple links... https://tinyurl.com/y9jajbw2 https://tinyurl.com/y9qduv7z Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02203191980853014851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332335051560713217.post-30245154321909795742021-10-15T01:40:45.939-04:002021-10-15T01:40:45.939-04:001971.City spa cafeteria on Harrison avenue.Cross f...1971.City spa cafeteria on Harrison avenue.Cross from Boston city hospital.I remember this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935177776117915271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332335051560713217.post-55778282290795830212021-08-12T11:05:01.175-04:002021-08-12T11:05:01.175-04:00Have you come across any information about Roxbury...Have you come across any information about Roxbury Brewery that was located at 31 Heath St in Jamaica Plain? Or the building in general? I am currently working on the renovation of this building and am looking for historical info (with not much luck).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332335051560713217.post-2089082988175705132021-06-21T21:52:13.443-04:002021-06-21T21:52:13.443-04:00OMG!!! Sweet memories of being under age (a bit) ...OMG!!! Sweet memories of being under age (a bit) with good false ID, sitting at stage-touching tables with my cousins watching Sammy Davis, 4 seasons, Dianma Ross and more perform. <br />Remember crying when it burnt downAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332335051560713217.post-62539019011640795582021-05-08T16:06:05.770-04:002021-05-08T16:06:05.770-04:00My great great grandfather died here in 1843My great great grandfather died here in 1843Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332335051560713217.post-24394144031089597352021-04-09T12:08:14.454-04:002021-04-09T12:08:14.454-04:00My grandfather (Harry Hubbard Cooper) was assistan...My grandfather (Harry Hubbard Cooper) was assistant manager of The United States Hotel in the early 1900s, and might have known LC's grandmother! LC, can you email me what you know about her?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03282965960197266785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332335051560713217.post-38284021891148597542021-04-01T10:12:03.451-04:002021-04-01T10:12:03.451-04:00I am interested in contacting anyone who responded...I am interested in contacting anyone who responded especially DD that had a relative that worked at South Boston Iron Co. I have been doing extensive research on the Chickering & Sons Piano Manufactory in Boston. The Alger works made piano plates for Chickering. JimBob -aka Piano Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17196776301157573758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332335051560713217.post-42475928948068639812021-03-31T09:44:57.852-04:002021-03-31T09:44:57.852-04:00There are three cannons at a civil war memorial in...There are three cannons at a civil war memorial in Nashua, NH. I ran across them yesterday and marveled at the quality and high state if preservation all three cannons are in. Cyrus Algers initials, model of cannon, and individual cannon number are cast into the cannon and are in pristine condition. Very remarkable pieces! <br />Thanks for a wonderful article on the man and works! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09831785430226674620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332335051560713217.post-12095982181862960232021-03-19T19:58:19.733-04:002021-03-19T19:58:19.733-04:00My mother was a waitress and then a hostess until ...My mother was a waitress and then a hostess until 1968. I have a group photo of the hostess and waitress somewhere.<br /> duviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05161544839749359937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332335051560713217.post-85872977389765829952021-02-19T18:24:34.057-05:002021-02-19T18:24:34.057-05:00Any extant pix of Commercial Street Beach? My moth...Any extant pix of Commercial Street Beach? My mother would walk there and back with her mother and siblings from the West End Rozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09494671679052927883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332335051560713217.post-36249155503902349982021-01-05T00:44:17.394-05:002021-01-05T00:44:17.394-05:00My great grandfather and great uncle worked here a...My great grandfather and great uncle worked here as coachmen when it was Kenny and Clark Charlesgate Stables as it was listed on the Boston voter registration record. They also worked at the Boston Cab Co. as coachmen as well. Karen Leahyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00209454885132346086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332335051560713217.post-86898713877700048332020-08-12T14:48:51.354-04:002020-08-12T14:48:51.354-04:00My grandparents lived on Dresser Street and the re...My grandparents lived on Dresser Street and the rear of a foundry backed into that street. I am wondering if it was the Alger foundry.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12069516808487810446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332335051560713217.post-91161238079380144192020-07-22T03:45:08.338-04:002020-07-22T03:45:08.338-04:00I have a picture that my grandmother was in when t...I have a picture that my grandmother was in when the company she worked for took them there for a night out. The company was Russems Clothing, Lawrence, MA. Actually I worked for them later when in high school. I can't figure out how to attach the picture.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18240695400919802431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332335051560713217.post-42857176647588904912020-05-09T16:08:39.512-04:002020-05-09T16:08:39.512-04:00I was born and raised in the west end of Boston 19...I was born and raised in the west end of Boston 1945-1953. Lived on Allen St right across from the LGH ambulance entrance.. Are there any photos of Allen st available to see? Thank you, Bob Mesiti ...Bobbio8083@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18342537230602386789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332335051560713217.post-53237753349327435422020-05-04T10:32:21.655-04:002020-05-04T10:32:21.655-04:00my friend attended girls trade on hemenway st fen...my friend attended girls trade on hemenway st fenway thats where the cookbook was developed thanks for any help...kathleen graduated 1958-1960 thnx againbizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00562894141001627467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332335051560713217.post-26830736724386240132020-02-14T16:40:00.653-05:002020-02-14T16:40:00.653-05:00I was there in 1968 with my date, later she became...I was there in 1968 with my date, later she became my wife and happily now my Xwife. We saw the Righteous Brothers. Great show. I had my 1st drink and I was only 18. They never asked for my ID. I had scotch & water. To this day, I've never had another scotch. If I remember right it was just a matter of months that the place burned down. Major loss of lives.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17188573758959844549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332335051560713217.post-41887626429625789052019-12-14T18:08:06.910-05:002019-12-14T18:08:06.910-05:00As a young boy (1957) I went with my uncle Tommy t...As a young boy (1957) I went with my uncle Tommy to a communion breakfast to meet the great Richard Cardinal Cushing.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12761777307260531532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4332335051560713217.post-88063045964876910922019-08-22T06:51:52.443-04:002019-08-22T06:51:52.443-04:00Nice history I am looking for old pictures of the ...Nice history I am looking for old pictures of the anchor and the band stand at marine park in south boston Bigredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02076298364534784102noreply@blogger.com