An up close view showing the façade of the Pleasant Street Congregational Church which held its final service on Sunday, January 30, 2011. November 5, 2010.
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Carport
A carport on the side of a Cherokee Road home. June 24, 2010.
Venus in the Sunset Over Robbins Farm
Venus in the twilight zone over Robbins Farm on July 1, 2007.
2 Hour Only
The foliage starting to change on the trees of Whittemore Park. October 13, 2010.
Winter Lights
The trees along Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington Center decorated with winter lights on December 28, 2010.
Arlington 360
Weeds grow high around the sign for "Arlington 360," a stalled construction project on the former Symmes site. July 22, 2010.
Scutra
The sign for the popular European restaurant Scutra on Summer Street. July 22, 2010.
Bell
A detail of what looks to be a Buddhist temple bell from China hanging in a small display outside St. Anne's Chapel. August 31, 2010.
Prince Hall Cemetery in Winter
A shot of the Prince Hall Cemetery, undisturbed since the first snow of winter. January 25, 2011.
Here is the first picture of the cemetery as it appeared on this blog back on October 12, 2010.
Grand Old Rag
An American flag, one that presumably once decorated the grave of a veteran, impaled on the rusty, broken fence of Saint Paul Cemetery. January 5, 2011.
“Ah! it sent to yonder graveyard many a once stout, noble form.”
General Nelson Monroe was a veteran of the Civil and Mexican-American Wars. In 1893, he published a book of “reminiscences of the days of dark secession 1861 and 1865” entitled The Grand Army Button: A Souvenir. It can be viewed in full at archives.org.
The finale of the book is a poem called “The Dead Line” at Libby Prison about the horrors of internment at the Confederate Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia. It can be read here.
The inscription on the back of the monument can be viewed at Pictures of Arlington’s facebook page.
The grave of author, poet, and most notably, soldier, General Nelson Monroe in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. January 6, 2011.
Est. 1898
The façade of the Decatur Market on Decatur Street at its intersection with North Union. January 25, 2011.
Lower Mystic Lake
A panorama of the Lower Mystic Lake at sunset on January 25, 2011.
Bicentennial Park
The American flag flies in the setting sun over the stones of Bicentennial Park, located on the Arlington/Cambridge border. January 5, 2011.
Apache Trail Home
An Apache Trail home on July 21, 2010.
Police Memorial
A memorial outside the Community Safety Building those police who have died while performing their duty. July 22, 2010.
Arlington From Afar
Arlington can be seen on the horizon from the tower in Mount Auburn Cemetery (Cambridge/Watertown.) On the left hill is the Park Avenue water tower and one can easily see the green water tower of Turkey Hill. At right, in the foreground, Bigelow Chapel is nestled in the trees of Mount Auburn Cemetery, and also to the right, almost at the edge of the frame, is the steeple of the Pleasant Street Congregational Church. April 22, 2010.
Old Cars 2
Old cars line the lot of Anderson Automotive on Broadway. Some of the cars here have been loaned out for use in films such as Mystic River. July 27, 2010.
Please Wait to be Seated
A look into the closed Brigham's restaurant on Mill street. At the time of this photo, the restaurant had been shut down for almost nine months. August 9, 2010.
Hill’s Pond Panorama
A view of Hill's Pond in Menotomy Rocks Park, August 9, 2010.
Spire
The spire of St. Agnes Catholic Church and an eastern star on October 13, 2010.
On the Grid
A National Grid station on Washington Street. July 28, 2010.
Saint Athanasius the Great
After it was closed by the Archdiocese of Boston, the Church of St. James the Apostle was sold to the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Athanasius the Great, who's parish was looking for a larger space. They held their first service in their new location on December 3, 2005. August 31, 2010.
“…Slept like a log.”
The headstone of Nina Winn at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Her diaries from over 100 years ago are transcribed on the Arlington List each day, giving 21st Century Arlingtonians a glimpse of the past. The title of this post comes from Ms. Winn's diary of October 21, 1907: "Such a dear room in birds eye maple to sleep in & slept like a log." January 6, 2010.
Three at Half-Mast in a Golden Sunset
The American flag flying at half-mast beside the Court Street Post Office. December 7, 2010.
Right on Track
A reminder of the Minuteman Bikeway's locomotive past cutting across Whittemore Park. October 13, 2010.
Tie-Dyed
Ben Rudnick and Friends jam in the Town Garden during Town Day festivities. September 25, 2010.
Anticipation
Arlingtonians and friends at Skyline Park await the start of the Boston fireworks on Independence Day. July 4, 2010.
Mimi’s Place
The monument at the Mary Anne Greeley Playground at Stratton School surrounded by bricks with names and messages from donors who gave money to help fund the park. Mary Anne Greeley also has a scholarship named in her honor. July 21, 2010.
Back to Back
A sign at the Arlington-Cambridge line recognizing the consecutive national championships of the Pop Warner "D" Squad cheerleaders. There are several more duplicate signs posted at other locations around town. January 5, 2011.
Arlington Automatic Transmission Co.
The dilapidated sign for the Arlington Automatic Transmission Company on Broadway, January 6, 2011.
“He was considered one of the finest men his town had ever produced.”
Lt. John Connors, a Navy SEAL, died on December 20, 1989 during Operation Nifty Package, a mission to disable movement of, then apprehend, Manuel Noriega. Lt. Connor’s platoon succeeded in destroying Noriega’s plane, which facilitated Noriega’s capture on January 3, 1990.
In the October 1990 issue of Reader’s Digest, Malcolm McConnell wrote about Lt. Connor’s heroism in an article titled “Measure of Man.” I hope that you may take the time to read it.
The monument to Lt. John P. Connors at the confluence of Broadway and Warren Street. January 6, 2011.
Set in Stone
The seal of Arlington on the stone marker in Arlington Bicentennial Park, January 5, 2011.
Seeds of the Past
Farmers work Arlington's (West Cambridge's) fields in this detail from the mural in the Court Street Post Office. November 15, 2010.
By Candlelight
The Whittemore-Robbins House lit up for winter on the night of December 28, 2010.
Brigham’s Corporate Offices
The former headquarters of Brigham's Ice Cream on Mill Street. On June 28, 2008, Brigham's was sold to HP Hood LLC and its headquarters was moved to Lynnfield, Massachusetts. December 12, 2010.
Mill Brook
Scattered blocks help direct Mill Brook in the right direction after it cascades from the tunnel at Cooke's Hollow. November 15, 2010.
Year In, Year Out
The moonrise on December 31, 2009 and the sunset on December 31, 2010.
Neither Rain nor Snow…
United States Postal Service trucks under snow in the back lot of the Court Street Post Office. December 28, 2010.
A Drink of Ice Water
Cyrus E. Dallin's "Menotomy Indian Hunter" out braving the below-freezing temperatures on December 28, 2010.
Two Tracks Through the Snow
The Old Burying Ground after the Christmas weekend snowstorm. December 28, 1010.
Arlington Winter
A view of Arlington in the winter from the Alewife Parking Garage on February 2, 2010.
To the top right, one can see the rubble of the Symmes site. At the top middle, the building just barely peeking above the tree line, with the three white dots on top is the Stratton School. In the center, the gabled roof of Arlington Senior Center and the white steeple of the Park Avenue Congregational Church can be seen. At the middle right, three of the four white chimneys and cupola of the Whittemore-Robbins House is visible. And to the left of that, there is the blue-domed steeple of the Highrock Church.
Christmas Desktop Wallpaper
As my Christmas gift to all who visit Arlington Pictures, here is a photo for use as desktop wallpaper on your personal computer–for the remaining 9 days of Christmas, or for as long as you like!
Just right click (command+click for you mac users) and select “download linked file.” Happy Holidays to all!
A detail of the Craig Family Christmas tree on the night of December 24, 2010.
Rear View
Flags line Massachusetts Avenue for Memorial Day, May 31, 2010.
Merry Christmas
Christmas decorations on a Chatham Street home on January 1, 2010.
Engine 1
Arlington Fire Department's Engine 1 passes through the intersection at Route 60 and Route 3A on July 22, 2010.
Walking the Dog
Two girls walking their dog down the long sidewalk of Broadway on July 22, 2010.
Warren A. Peirce Field
A soccer game under the lights at Warren A. Pierce Field on August 10, 2006.
Report Any Unusual Activity
One sign covering another on the fence surrounding the Turkey Hill water tower on June 7, 2010.
What So Proudly We Hail…
An American flag displayed on the chimney of a garage abutting Robbins Farm on July 4, 2010.
Overgrown
If there is a car in the garage, it hasn't been driven for a while. July 21, 2010.
The Beaten Path
A path through the brush in Arlington's Great Meadows on December 25, 2006.
The Sky Above
Homes on Dickson Avenue, June 24, 2010.
Revolutionary Soldiers…
The monument to the "Revolutionary Soldiers known to be Buried In This Cemetery" in the Old Burying Ground on August 19, 2006.
Cooke’s Hollow
The plaque describing the conception of Cooke's Hollow, a narrow park situated behind the Community Safety Building. November 15, 2010.
John Cutter House
The site of the John Cutter House, which was occupied for years by various automobile related enterprises and now developed with townhouses. December 7, 2010.
Red Hot
Boxes of produce (and the truck they arrived in) at the Farmer's Market on October 13, 2010.
Time Capsule
The Millennium Time Capsule, which was dedicated on Patriots' Day 2001 and is set to be opened on Patriots' Day 2101, nestled in the garden between the Robbins Library and Town Hall. August 9, 2010.
Scooter
A scooter, which is certainly far past its last scoot, left to rust in Mill Brook. November 15, 2010.
Entryways 12 Redux
The Court Street Post Office with its restored front door on December 7, 2010.
On November 20, 2010, Entryways 12 showcased the front door of the Court Street Post Office which, at the time of the photograph, was being refurbished.
Photo Map
I have updated the map through 2011, so there are over 500 markers to explore all over the town of Arlington.
The RED markers indicate the daily photos, the YELLOW marks the locations of the stops on the popular WPA Walking Tour, the BLUE markers show the sites of the Entryways series, and the LIGHT BLUE represent Blue Oval buildings.
The map is based in Google Maps, so you can explore it with all the same features you are used to. (I suggest turning on the “hybrid” feature to see the satellite image of Arlington along with the roads et cetera.)
Just click below to take you to the full-size, interactive map.
A Hovhaness Home
The childhood home of composer Alan Hovhaness on August 31, 2010.
Half-Mast
The flag flying at half mast in remembrance of Pearl Harbor Day at Town Hall. December 7, 2010.
78 Bus
The 78 bus (Arlmont Village to Harvard Station via Park Circle) trundles up Park Avenue. In the background, the spire of the Park Avenue Congregational Church makes itself apparent through the trees. August 31, 2010.
Winter Lights at the Old Burying Ground
The lights of the Whittemore-Robbins House reaching out to the Old Burying Ground on January 13, 2006.
Arlington Veterans Memorial
The Central Fire Station watches over the Arlington Veterans Memorial on August 19, 2006.
Memorial Day
Honoring those Americans who died in the line of service on Memorial Day. May 31, 2010.
Robbins Memorial Flagstaff 3
A Pilgrim Mother, one of the four figures by Cyrus E. Dallin at the base of the Robbins Memorial Flagstaff. August 9, 2010.
The top of the flagstaff can be seen in an earlier post.
Robbins Memorial Flagstaff 2
Squaw Sachem, on of the four figures by Cyrus E. Dallin at the base of the Robbins Memorial Flagstaff. August 9, 2010.
The top of the flagstaff can be seen in an earlier post.
Robbins Memorial Flagstaff 1
Pictured are a Minuteman and a Puritan Devine, two of the four figures sitting at the base of the Robbins Memorial Flagstaff sculpted by Cyrus E. Dallin. August 9, 2010.
The top of the flagstaff can be seen in an earlier post.
First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church on the night of September 5, 2010.
Red Chrysanthemum
A bedewed chrysanthemum outside the home of the photographer on October 27, 2010.
Halloween Decorations
A Pleasant Street home decorated for Halloween on November 5, 2010.
Peirce School 2
The constellation Orion appears through the clouds above Peirce Elementary School on November 23, 2010. View 2 of 2.
Peirce School 1
The recently rebuilt Peirce School on the night of November 23, 2010. View 1 of 2.
Heavy Metal
Metal melting in a crucible during a musket-ball making demonstration on the front lawn of the Jason Russell House. Town Day, September 25, 2010.
Rotten
A rotting jack-o'-lantern on a Summer Street doorstep. November 15, 2010.
Lamppost 2
A lamppost beside Summer Street driveway on November 15, 2010.
Entryways 14
The open foyer door of a Russell Street home on November 15, 2010.
“Entryways” is a series documenting some of the doors, gates, openings, portals, entrances and exits of Arlington.
Entryways 13
The doorway to the Superintendent's Office inside the Court Street Post Office on November 15, 2010.
“Entryways” is a series documenting some of the doors, gates, openings, portals, entrances and exits of Arlington.
Entryways 12
The doorway to the Court Street Post Office on November 15, 2010.
“Entryways” is a series documenting some of the doors, gates, openings, portals, entrances and exits of Arlington.
Entryways 11
The Pleasant Street Congregational Church on November 5, 2010.
“Entryways” is a series documenting some of the doors, gates, openings, portals, entrances and exits of Arlington.
Entryways 10
The former Arlington High School entrance on Academy Street. August 8, 2010.
“Entryways” is a series documenting some of the doors, gates, openings, portals, entrances and exits of Arlington.
Entryways 9
An empty 75 Summer Street, past home of Mirak Auto Dealers and future home of Fresh Pond Seafood. July 22, 2010.
“Entryways” is a series documenting some of the doors, gates, openings, portals, entrances and exits of Arlington.
Entryways 8
The Robbins Library entryway is modeled after the entryway of the Cancelleria Palace in Rome. August 13, 2010.
“Entryways” is a series documenting some of the doors, gates, openings, portals, entrances and exits of Arlington.
Entryways 7
The Mystic Valley Lodge on Academy Street. August 9, 2010.
“Entryways” is a series documenting some of the doors, gates, openings, portals, entrances and exits of Arlington.
Entryways 6
A gateway to a private residence on Hutchinson Road. July 21, 2010.
“Entryways” is a series documenting some of the doors, gates, openings, portals, entrances and exits of Arlington.
Entryways 5
One of the exit/entrances of the octagonal Central Fire Station. July 22, 2010.
“Entryways” is a series documenting some of the doors, gates, openings, portals, entrances and exits of Arlington.
Entryways 4
Documentation in the window of the empty 78 Bow Street, a space now occupied by Taylor Rental, on July 4, 2007.
“Entryways” is a series documenting some of the doors, gates, openings, portals, entrances and exits of Arlington.
Entryways 3
A sign, showing the Stratton School's recent national recognition, over the playground doors on November 2, 2010.
“Entryways” is a series documenting some of the doors, gates, openings, portals, entrances and exits of Arlington.
Entryways 2
The Edison building on Mystic Street. July 22, 2010.
“Entryways” is a series documenting some of the doors, gates, openings, portals, entrances and exits of Arlington.
Entryways 1
- The Irvington on Pleasant Street. November 5, 2010.
“Entryways” is a series documenting some of the doors, gates, openings, portals, entrances and exits of Arlington.
Manassas to Appomattox
A detail of the Civil War Memorial in Arlington Center. September 5, 2010.
Pleasant Street Congregational Church
The Pleasant Street Congregational Church on November 5, 2010.
Pediment
The carved pediment of the Wild Acre Inns on Pleasant Street. November 5, 2010.
Halloween Lights
Orange lights (and an orange cat) decorate the front of a Crescent Hill Avenue home on October 30, 2010.
Fall at the Cyrus E. Dallin Museum
The American flag atop Winslow Towers peeks over the Cyrus E. Dallin Museum on October 13, 2010.
Summer Street Basketball Court
Rainwater covers the freshly sealed and painted Summer Street Basketball Court on October 21, 2010.
Midterms at Stratton School
Precinct signs direct voters to their polling place inside Stratton School on November 2, 2010.
Cornice
Looking upward at the decoration of an Arlington Center building. October 13, 2010.
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