Boston’s last tenement an island awash in modernityBoston Globe Once it was part of an unbroken chain, a row of 30 brick walk-ups along the east side of Lowell Street from Causeway to Minot, a matching row behind it, another across the street. There were hundreds like it back then, crammed into the immigrant neighborhood…
New Exhibit Reveals Urban Renewal Origin Story: Recounts Impact of Truman’s Housing Act on Boston’s West End Boston, MA—With the modern-day 24-hour news cycle, it’s hard to believe that we once relied on daily newspapers to deliver word of current events. But so it was in 1948, when one of the most infamous—and totally inaccurate—headlines…
Tide Power in Colonial BostonThe Bay State Banner To fuel mills for producing flour, fabric, lumber and even chocolate, innovators in colonial Boston turned to the power of the tides. From through September 19, a new exhibit in the Members’ Gallery of The West End Museum…
Susan Hanson Named West End Museum PresidentNorth End Waterfront History aficionado Dr. Susan Hanson, whose experience in U.S. museums includes positions at the Smithsonian Institution and history projects in seven states, has been named President of The West End Museum Board of Directors. She aims to increase the Museum’s public offerings, stabilize its finances and increase its…
Susan Hanson Named West End Museum President: Brings 30-Plus Years of Experience to Table Boston, MA—History aficionado Dr. Susan Hanson, whose experience in U.S. museums includes positions at the Smithsonian Institution and history projects in seven states, has been named President of The West End Museum Board of Directors. She aims to increase the Museum’s…
July 2015 Newsletter Dear Friend of The West End Museum, Hope you had a great 4th of July in the West End or anywhere else you might have been celebrating! Here at the West End Museum, we are excited to announce our very first Original West Enders Mini-Reunion, this Friday July 17th! Original West Enders…
New Exhibit Explores Harnessing of Ocean’s Power in Boston: Reveals History & Importance of Tide Mills in Colonial Times Boston, MA—To fuel mills for producing flour, fabric, lumber and even chocolate, innovators in colonial Boston turned to the power of the tides. From July 14 through September 19, a new exhibit in the Members’ Gallery…
Q&A with School Committee member Adam WeldaiWicked Local Adam Weldai is currently on the Malden School Committee out of Ward 5. He is seeking a Councilor At-Large seat in the upcoming Malden elections. He’d like one of your three votes when you enter that booth. Adam is as committed a Maldonian as I have ever…
Community CalendarThe Bay State Banner As the nation commemorates Jewish Heritage Month, The West End Museum is celebrating notable West Enders of Jewish background. On Thursday May 28, the Museum will host Jewish Honoree Night…
Museum to Honor Notable West Enders of Jewish Decent During Jewish Heritage Month Boston, MA—As the nation commemorates Jewish Heritage Month, The West End Museum is celebrating notable West Enders of Jewish background. On Thursday, May 28, the Museum will host its Jewish Honoree Night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The…