August 2016 Newsletter Dear Friend of The West End Museum, We hope your summer has been filled with sunshine and fun with family and friends, and at least one visit to The West End Museum. If you haven’t been in recently, please come on by! In this newsletter … We discuss the Museum’s archives. Written…
“From Stagecoach To Subway” Exhibit At The West End MuseumNorth End Waterfront Public transportation has shaped life in Boston and its neighborhoods since the first English settlers arrived in the early 17th century. Its evolution over the course of more than 200 years is a fascinating tale of continuously rising demand, financial and logistical challenges,…
Tuesday’s 3 Things & Photo: Transportation Study, Prince The Cat Online, 1915 Endicott Street, Harborwalk Closed?North End Waterfront 6:00pm North Station Transportation Study – Visioning Session at West End Museum. A public meeting has been scheduled to kick off the community engagement process for the North Station Area Mobility Action Plan. The study will cover the…
West End Museum Transportation ExhibitNorth End Regional Review Located near North Station, the West End Museum, 50 Staniford Street, newest exhibit depicts the West End’s role in early Boston Transportation. The exhibit recounts the phases of development since the 18th century through graphic panels and artifacts like trolley tickets, stock certificates, conductor buttons, tokens, photos…
For the Love of Spock Honors Original West Ender Leonard NimoyBy Sue Minichiello One of the West End’s favorite sons, Leonard Nimoy, is being celebrated once again in a new film. For the Love of Spock premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York in April to critical and fan acclaim. According to the film’s…
GentriWatch: West End Resident Blasts Mayor Walsh, BRA in Open LetterBoston Magazine “The West End’s Garden Garage project is humming right along with a green light from the city’s Zoning Board of Appeal, after the Boston Redevelopment Authority gave the 44-story, 470-unit residential tower its stamp of approval in February.”
Exhibit Explores History of Public Transportation in BostonPost-Gazette Public transportation has shaped life in Boston and its neighborhoods since the first English settlers arrived in the early 17th century. Its evolution over the course of more than 200 years is a fascinating tale of continuously rising demand, fi nancial and logistical challenges, and technological advancements.…
June 2016 Newsletter Dear Friend of The West End Museum, We hope you are enjoying the spring and looking forward to some hot fun in the summertime. We also hope your summer plans will include visits to the West End Museum. In this newsletter, we feature two interesting and exciting article s. The Saturday Evening…
Leonard Nimoy Honored by Zachary Quinto at ‘Star Trek’ EventInquisitr Zachary Quinto, who’s played Mr. Spock in the newest Star Trek films, paid tribute to the late Leonard Nimoy, during a fan event on Friday night. According to Entertainment Tonight, Quinto appeared at the event titled Star Trek Beyond at Paramount Studios in California to celebrate the Star Trek franchise’s…
New Exhibit Explores History of Public Transportation in Boston; Reveals West End’s Role as Early Transit Hub Boston, MA—Public transportation has shaped life in Boston and its neighborhoods since the first English settlers arrived in the early 17th century. Its evolution over the course of more than 200 years is a fascinating tale of continuously…