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  • Canoe Racing on the Charles: 1930s Marathon Style

    Paddling on the Charles has been popular for many years. Back in the 1930s, regular reports on the results of canoe races were included in the Boston Globe. Most of the races covered were five or eight miles. But in one 1931 report, paddlers were challenged with a marathon course of 26 miles. 

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    Photographer Leslie Jones covered one of these events along the way. Both of his photos are titled, "Canoe race, Charles River." Here are links to the one above and the one below. The records say they were taken in June of 1931.

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    The Boston Globe reported on a Canoe Marathon on June 22, 1931. It was won by Howard Chapin in a time of 3 hours, 56 minutes, and 20 seconds. While this was the only race on the Charles River that the newspaper covered, we have no way of knowing if this was the race that Leslie Jones photographed since he worked for a rival news organization.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection.

  • Canoe Racing on the Charles: 1930s Marathon Style

    Paddling on the Charles has been popular for many years. Back in the 1930s, regular reports on the results of canoe races were included in the Boston Globe. Most of the races covered were five or eight miles. But in one 1931 report, paddlers were challenged with a marathon course of 26 miles. 

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    Photographer Leslie Jones covered one of these events along the way. Both of his photos are titled, "Canoe race, Charles River." Here are links to the one above and the one below. The records say they were taken in June of 1931.

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    The Boston Globe reported on a Canoe Marathon on June 22, 1931. It was won by Howard Chapin in a time of 3 hours, 56 minutes, and 20 seconds. While this was the only race on the Charles River that the newspaper covered, we have no way of knowing if this was the race that Leslie Jones photographed since he worked for a rival news organization.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection.

  • Messing About in Boats, 1939 Style

    “Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” ― Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows

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    In this image, photographer Leslie Jones captured sailors messing about in boats on Boston Harbor in 1939. 

    In the background, you see Pier 4 and the railroad buildings that lined the harborside. 

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    Here is a map from the 1919 Bromley Atlas that shows Pier 4 at the bottom and the rail lines coming into the shipping docks.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography:  Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection. Map courtesy of the State Library of Massachusetts.

  • Messing About in Boats, 1939 Style

    “Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” ― Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows

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    In this image, photographer Leslie Jones captured sailors messing about in boats on Boston Harbor in 1939. 

    In the background, you see Pier 4 and the railroad buildings that lined the harborside. 

    Sm9678419667_af7de9f499_o copy

    Here is a map from the 1919 Bromley Atlas that shows Pier 4 at the bottom and the rail lines coming into the shipping docks.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography:  Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection. Map courtesy of the State Library of Massachusetts.

  • Then & Now: Filene’s Corner Holiday Decorations #Throwbackthursday

    Sometime around 1954, photographer Leslie Jones documented the holiday decorations on many of the major downtown Boston department stores. Here are two of his photos of the corner of the Filene's building.

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    This photo with the tree as the focal point can be found at this link. 

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    Here's the same view earlier this month. The canopy that held the tree is being renovated.

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    In this shot (found at this link), the two bottom bells of the Filene's carillon can be seen.

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    Here's a similar view today. While many things have changed, the flag for E.B. Horn Jewelers (founded in 1839) can be seen across Washington Street in both.

    The Filene's Building

    Bostonian's have a habit of clinging to old descriptions of places so, for a few more years, this will be known as the Filene's Building. It recently reopened after being empty and under construction since 2006. The current owners are referring to it as the Burnham Building. 

    Edward Filene commissioned this building for his department store in 1911-1912. It was designed by architect Pierce Anderson of D.H. Burnham & Company, the firm named for the renowned Midwest architect Daniel Burnham.

    For PBS Masterpiece fans, Burnham also designed Selfridge & Co. Department Store, in London.

    And, for twitter followers of Max Grinnel (@theurbanologist), Anderson was the architect for the Marshall Field and Company building in Chicago. Thus, we have another Chicago/Boston connection.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: Photo today, © 2014 Penny & Ed Cherubino. Historic photos: Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection. (Used under creative commons license.)

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  • Where Is This Lion? Fun with Historic Photos!

    This lion lives on a fairly busy street in Boston. Do you know where you'll find him? 

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    Photo credit and links are below.

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    Photo credit and links are below.

    Clues:

    1. Over the years this building was used for a lodging house, church, undertaker, stores, day nursery, and apartments.
    2. In 1943, repairs were made to the buidling after a fire.
    3. Today, the building houses seven condominium units.
    4. Leslie Jones took these photos.
    5. It's in the South End.

    Update: 10/25/14: We received a review copy of Dirty Old Boston: Four Decades of a City in Transition by Jim Botticelli, a great new book from Union Park Press and found the second photo on page 37. If you love these historic photos posts, you will love this book. 

    Here's a photo of the lion, today:

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    Are you ready for an answer?

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    This lion lives at 511 Columbus Avenue at the corner of Greenwich Park. 

    Here are the historic photos with their titles.

    Both are: Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection, and are used under this creative commons license.

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    "South End kids pose on stone lion"

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    "African-American boy with Stowe lion"

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    Photography: © 2014 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

  • What’s Open in Boston and MBTA Schedules Labor Day 2012

    Here's a rundown of what's open and what's closed in Boston on Labor Day and changes to MBTA schedules for Monday, September 3, 2012.

     

    This is an outdated post. We have created a permanent Labor Day holiday resource page that we'll update each year with new information. This will keep our readers from finding outdated pages like this one. 

    Labor Day In Boston Resource Page

     

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    Parade in Park Square Boston years ago when Labor Day Parades were common. Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection. Used under creative commons license.

     Restaurants, bars: Open

    Convenience stores: Open

    Supermarkets: Open

    Liquor stores: Open

    Retail stores: Are allowed to open, if the owners wish to open.

    City, Town, State and Federal offices and facilities are closed: This includes Schools, Libraries, and the Postal Service (express mail will be delivered). Only emergency services are available.

    Financial Services:  In general, as the British would say, this is a Bank Holiday with both Banks and the stock markets in the United State closed. Some international markets are open. And, check with your bank, they might have some offices open.

    Boston Parking: You don't have to feed the meters. Other parking rules apply.

    Street Sweeping: The City says, "Daytime street sweeping is suspended on city holidays, but nighttime sweeping schedules remain in effect. Constituents are advised to call 617-635-4500 for exact details."

    Boston Trash Collection:
    The City says,

    "Monday, September 3 | 7am – Saturday, September 8, 2012 | 5pm

    Delay trash and recycling pickup 1 day only if you live in Allston, Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain*, Mattapan, Roslindale, or West Roxbury.

    *If you live in Jamaica Plain and your trash is picked up 2 times per week, do not delay."

    MBTA Labor Day Schedule, September 3, 2012 

    The MBTA says it will operate Subway trains (Red, Green, Orange, and Blue Lines), Silver Line, Buses, most Commuter Rail trains, and THE RIDE on a Sunday Schedule. For additional, specific information on routes, schedules, and fares, please call the MBTA at (617) 222-3200, TTY 617-222-5146, or visit www.mbta.com.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection.

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  • What’s Open in Boston and MBTA Schedules Labor Day 2012

    Here's a rundown of what's open and what's closed in Boston on Labor Day and changes to MBTA schedules for Monday, September 3, 2012.

     

    This is an outdated post. We have created a permanent Labor Day holiday resource page that we'll update each year with new information. This will keep our readers from finding outdated pages like this one. 

    Labor Day In Boston Resource Page

     

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    Parade in Park Square Boston years ago when Labor Day Parades were common. Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection. Used under creative commons license.

     Restaurants, bars: Open

    Convenience stores: Open

    Supermarkets: Open

    Liquor stores: Open

    Retail stores: Are allowed to open, if the owners wish to open.

    City, Town, State and Federal offices and facilities are closed: This includes Schools, Libraries, and the Postal Service (express mail will be delivered). Only emergency services are available.

    Financial Services:  In general, as the British would say, this is a Bank Holiday with both Banks and the stock markets in the United State closed. Some international markets are open. And, check with your bank, they might have some offices open.

    Boston Parking: You don't have to feed the meters. Other parking rules apply.

    Street Sweeping: The City says, "Daytime street sweeping is suspended on city holidays, but nighttime sweeping schedules remain in effect. Constituents are advised to call 617-635-4500 for exact details."

    Boston Trash Collection:
    The City says,

    "Monday, September 3 | 7am – Saturday, September 8, 2012 | 5pm

    Delay trash and recycling pickup 1 day only if you live in Allston, Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain*, Mattapan, Roslindale, or West Roxbury.

    *If you live in Jamaica Plain and your trash is picked up 2 times per week, do not delay."

    MBTA Labor Day Schedule, September 3, 2012 

    The MBTA says it will operate Subway trains (Red, Green, Orange, and Blue Lines), Silver Line, Buses, most Commuter Rail trains, and THE RIDE on a Sunday Schedule. For additional, specific information on routes, schedules, and fares, please call the MBTA at (617) 222-3200, TTY 617-222-5146, or visit www.mbta.com.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection.

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  • What’s Open in Boston and MBTA Schedules Labor Day 2012

    Here's a rundown of what's open and what's closed in Boston on Labor Day and changes to MBTA schedules for Monday, September 3, 2012.

     

    This is an outdated post. We have created a permanent Labor Day holiday resource page that we'll update each year with new information. This will keep our readers from finding outdated pages like this one. 

    Labor Day In Boston Resource Page

     

    6011985554_fa1962e42e

    Parade in Park Square Boston years ago when Labor Day Parades were common. Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection. Used under creative commons license.

     Restaurants, bars: Open

    Convenience stores: Open

    Supermarkets: Open

    Liquor stores: Open

    Retail stores: Are allowed to open, if the owners wish to open.

    City, Town, State and Federal offices and facilities are closed: This includes Schools, Libraries, and the Postal Service (express mail will be delivered). Only emergency services are available.

    Financial Services:  In general, as the British would say, this is a Bank Holiday with both Banks and the stock markets in the United State closed. Some international markets are open. And, check with your bank, they might have some offices open.

    Boston Parking: You don't have to feed the meters. Other parking rules apply.

    Street Sweeping: The City says, "Daytime street sweeping is suspended on city holidays, but nighttime sweeping schedules remain in effect. Constituents are advised to call 617-635-4500 for exact details."

    Boston Trash Collection:
    The City says,

    "Monday, September 3 | 7am – Saturday, September 8, 2012 | 5pm

    Delay trash and recycling pickup 1 day only if you live in Allston, Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain*, Mattapan, Roslindale, or West Roxbury.

    *If you live in Jamaica Plain and your trash is picked up 2 times per week, do not delay."

    MBTA Labor Day Schedule, September 3, 2012 

    The MBTA says it will operate Subway trains (Red, Green, Orange, and Blue Lines), Silver Line, Buses, most Commuter Rail trains, and THE RIDE on a Sunday Schedule. For additional, specific information on routes, schedules, and fares, please call the MBTA at (617) 222-3200, TTY 617-222-5146, or visit www.mbta.com.

    If information like this from BostonZest is helpful to you, support us by beginning all your Amazon shopping from one of the Amazon ads on our site or by Clicking here to go to the Amazon home page.  

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection.

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