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Monthly Archives: December 2012
Off Course: The Erie Canal
The Erie Canal: Today, a corridor of rust and blight runs along the outline of this once prosperous waterway. The Erie Canal is a topic I took interest in after visiting Central New York over the holiday. While this is … Continue reading
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Tagged erie canal, industry, off course, syracuse
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Last boat ride of 2012, on the winter solstice!
Today was December 21st, the shortest day of the year- also known as the Winter Solstice. Being the Friday before the week of Christmas, I realized that today would likely be my last boat trip of 2012. This was a … Continue reading
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Tagged boston harbor sunset, boston harbor winter solstice, december 21st, winter solstice
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The Central Artery: How Boston’s waterfront once looked
The Central Artery, the giant metallic green overpass that once wound its way through Boston’s busiest downtown streets, is now long gone. However, it defined the waterfront cityscape for a great many years, which is why I wanted to share … Continue reading
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Boston Harbor picture of the week: Scituate Harbor in the winter
Scituate Harbor on a calm winter day with the docks and boats gone, and just the lonely wharf pilings standing against a gray sky:
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The Winthrop ferry: Just about the strangest looking boat I have seen
The Winthrop ferry pulling into Rowes Wharf. It certainly is the “odd boat out”: The Winthrop ferry is just about the strangest looking boat I have ever seen….certainly the strangest in Boston Harbor. The ferry comes right into Rowes Wharf … Continue reading
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Boston Harbor’s Tug Boat Fleet
A tug boat pushing a barge in Boston’s inner harbor: I heard a lot about a tug boat that caught fire this week while in Nantasket Roads off Georges Island. I spoke with a witness who was near the scene … Continue reading
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Boston Harbor at Night
Views of the inner harbor at night. Rowes Wharf below, all decorated for the holidays: Looking toward the Fort Point Channel, with a new light scheme along the Northern Avenue Bridge: The inner harbor is looking particularly nice these evenings … Continue reading
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