Category Archives: Boston Harbor History

The Shipbuilding and Manufacturing History of the North River

Posted on July 5, 2014 by BHB

For over 150 years, some of the largest shipyards in America were located along the banks of the North River, in what are now the towns of Norwell, Pembroke and Hanover. The locations of the shipyards were far upstream, several … Continue reading →

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Spectacle Island: The heart of the Boston Harbor Islands National Park

Posted on June 29, 2014 by BHB

Just a short ferry ride away from downtown Boston, this accessible and tourist friendly island offers spectacular views of the City of Boston and virtually all of the Boston Harbor Islands from its high drumlins.  Spectacle is an island named … Continue reading →

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Picture of the week: Graves Light up close on a bright June day

Posted on June 9, 2014 by BHB

Graves Light, as seen up close from the south side, this past Saturday, June 7th.

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Old Minot Light

Posted on May 31, 2014 by BHB

The first Minot Light: No photographs of the original structure exist that I am aware of, but there are some depictions, and it looked something like this: Realizing the danger that the great number of rocks surround Cohasset Harbor and … Continue reading →

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Two views of the Long Island Bridge

Posted on May 26, 2014 by BHB

Two views of the Long Island Bridge…. Driving over: And passing under: The top photo was taken on the way out to Long Island, which I had the privilege of doing thanks to the Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands. The … Continue reading →

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Fort Banks: Winthrop’s abandoned relic of the Spanish-American War era

Posted on May 20, 2014 by BHB

The little know abandoned ruins of Fort Banks lies in the Northern section of the town of Winthrop. This fort was built as one of earlier coastal defense outposts around Boston Harbor.  Designed in response to the new threat of … Continue reading →

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Historic Newburyport and The Mouth of the Merrimack

Posted on May 11, 2014 by BHB

There are few places along the coast of New England where a river with the size and force of the Merrimack flows into the ocean. This great discharge, said to be over 7,000 cubic feet per second, often creates huge … Continue reading →

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Historic Place of the week: The Canton Viaduct

Posted on April 27, 2014 by BHB

The strange looking structure spanning the Canton River…. Originally built in 1835 based on an ancient roman architectural design, the Canton Viaduct remains in service today as a bridge supporting Amtrak and commuter rail tracks. In accurately emulating the original … Continue reading →

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Highland Light: Truro’s Outer Beacon

Posted on April 2, 2014 by BHB

Highland Light sits on the highest dunes of North Truro on outer Cape Cod. It is appropriately named, as these dunes reach heights of over one hundred feet in some places. The lighthouse was built in 1797 in response to … Continue reading →

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Picture of the Week: Hingham Bay on an early spring day

Posted on March 22, 2014 by BHB

This was taken from Webb Park overlooking Hingham Bay on a blustery, cold March day.

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