A red door on a Ridge Street home.
May 12, 2014.
Red Door
Author Benn Craig
Spring Flowers
Red and yellow flowers in the yard of a Winchester Road home.
May 12, 2014.
Speed Limit 20
A twenty mile per hour speed limit posted on Pheasant Avenue passing Stratton Elementary School.
May 12, 2014.
Front Garden
Flowers in bloom in the front garden of a Ridge Street home.
May 12, 2014.
Hockey Practice
A plethora of pucks to shoot and a well-used practice net on Stone Road.
May 12, 2014.
The Life Aquatic
Cutouts of dolphins and waves on the colorful shutters of a Ridge Street home.
May 12, 2014.
Misty Mystic 2
Lights from Arlington homes can be seen across the Lower Mystic Lake on a Spring night.
May 2, 2014.
Night Blossoms
A tree on the campus of Arlington High School in full blossom.
May 2, 2014.
The Light Around the Bend
Streetlights illuminate spots along Mystic Valley Parkway as it ribbons around the Lower Mystic Lake.
May 2, 2014.
The City Upon The Hill
The lights of Arlington 360 shine bright as a 77 bus passes by on Massachusetts Avenue.
May 2, 2014.
Misty Mystic
A view across the Lower Mystic Lake on a misty spring night.
May 2, 2014.
Gateway to a View
A gate leading into the backyard of a Richfield Road home and on to views of Boston.
September 11, 2013,
New Build
A newly constructed home at the end of a long, shady driveway off of Millett Street.
September 11, 2013.
Thompson Illuminated
A nighttime view of the Thompson Elementary School down University Road.
May 2, 2014.
Umbrella Tree
An umbrella shaped tree in the front yard of a Lansdowne Road home.
September 11, 2013.
Mason Built
Stonework in the garden of a Hemlock Street home.
September 11, 2013.
Scenic Bench
A bench in the front yard of a Richfield Road home offers views of the street, while out back there are views of Boston and its surrounds.
September 11, 2013.
In the Shadow
A car parked in the shadow of a Washington Street home.
September 11, 2013.
Blocks
Litter on the concrete block retaining wall in the corner of Hill’s Hill field.
September 11, 2013.
W
On old post, presumably a relic of the railroad days, along a stretch of the Minuteman Bikeway behind Arlington High School.
September 11, 2013.
Where’s My Bus?
A posting of the snow contingency for the route 67 bus at a stop on Washington Street.
September 11, 2013.
Police Cars
Police K9 unit cars from all over eastern Massachusetts parked along Pheasant Avenue during a day of training conducted at the Stratton Elementary School.
July 30, 2013.
“Muzz”
A small bench in a small landscaped area next to a small speed bump on Morningside Drive dedicated to Brian “Muzz” Murray.
April 12, 2014.
Robin’s Nest
A pet groomer tucked just off Massachusetts Avenue on Mt Vernon Street.
April 24, 2014.
Boots
Decorative ceramic boots in the garden of a Winchester Road home.
April 12, 2014.
A Place for Birds
Some of the many birdhouses in the yard of a Stone Road home.
April 12, 2014.
Between the Lamps
A stonework walkway leading to the front door of a Morningside Drive home.
April 12, 2014.
Spring Colors
Colorful flowers on Linwood Street.
April 26, 2013.
Easter Eggs
Easter decorations at a Winchester Road home.
April 12, 2014.
Guard Cat
A cat keeps watch over its domain from the front steps of a Fabyan Street home.
April 12, 2014.
Fort Something
A tree fort overlooking Winchester Road.
April 12, 2014.
Housework
Two men chat while in the midst of a home improvement project.
April 12, 2014.
Under Cover
A car, covered from the elements, as seen from Ridge Street.
April 12, 2014.
Logs
Logs cut from a fallen tree in the yard of a Hodge Road home.
April 12, 2014.
Spring Box
A mailbox, brightly decorated for spring, on Hodge Road.
April 12, 2014.
Winchester Road
An address to a Winchester Road home carved into the rock on the property.
April 12, 2014.
Across Massachusetts
Two women make their way across Massachusetts Avenue in front of Town Hall.
April 26, 2013.
Exit Only
Cars being serviced at the Valvoline oil change garage on Mystic Street.
April 26, 2013.
Historical Marker
A stone tablet visible to passing motorists, perhaps retreating from Lexington themselves, summarizes the events that transpired during the opening moments of the revolutionary war at Jason Russell’s house.
May 28, 2014.
Arlington, Mass
Street signs in Porter Square.
April 8, 2014.
Bucket Brigade
A plastic pail left on a Hemlock Street fire hydrant.
April 4, 2014.
Mail Truck
A mail truck parked on Massachusetts Avenue on a dreary Friday afternoon.
March 28, 2014.
A Sign of Spring
Crocuses starting to bloom along Hemlock Street.
April 4, 2014.
Mass Ave Bus Stop
A woman walks past a bus stop on Massachusetts Avenue.
March 28, 2014,
Bottle Return
A man returns plastic bottles at the Stop and Shop.
March 28, 2014
Footloose
A banner on Arlington High School advertising its production of Footloose — and an art exhibit.
March 28, 2014.
It’s a Drag
A man lugs car parts across the back lot of Dudley Street Auto Body.
March 28, 2014.
Shiny, New Trophy
Women pose with State Rep. Sean Garballey and the Boston Red Sox 2013 World Series trophy during a showing at Town Hall.
March 29, 2014.
Bus Connection
Buses from two different routes pull up in front of the Capitol Theatre.
March 28, 2014.
Electric Work
An electrician in the back of his truck along Massachusetts Avenue.
March 28, 2014.
Mourning Bunting
Mourning bunting displayed outside the Armstrong Ambulance Service headquarters on Mystic Street. The company’s founder, William Armstrong, died earlier this month at the age of 89.
March 28, 2014.
Arlington Fuel Oil
Arlington Fuel Oil Co. at their corner location on Broadway.
March 21, 2014.
Eli’s
A woman on her way to work walks past Eli’s on Broadway.
March 21, 2014.
Then and Now, Ending and Beginning
On the left, Johnnie’s Foodmaster in its final days, November 2012. On the right, the opening day of Whole Foods in the same location, September 2013.
Starting the Day
A man makes his way to the businesses or transportation on Massachusetts Avenue to start his day.
March 21, 2014. SC
Highland Morning
Highland Fire Station in the morning light.
March 21, 2014.
Faxion News
A New York taxi and a faux news van, no doubt prop vehicles for some upcoming motion picture or television show, sit in the lot at Anderson Automotive on Broadway.
March 21, 2014.
Spring Sunrise
The first sunrise of the season over Massachusetts Avenue.
March 21, 2014. SC
Blood Drive
A sign in Arlington Center, battered by salting, sanding, and winter weather, solicits donations for a blood drive.
March 14, 2014.
Sunny Cleaners
People wait for the bus outside of Sunny Cleaners and Papa Gino’s.
March 14, 2014.
Estate Sale
A sign advertising an estate sale posted on a telephone pole pointing up Hemlock Street.
March 14, 2014.
Homewood
Homewood Suites on Massachusetts Avenue in East Arlington.
March 14, 2014.
Play Homes
A variety of houses on Elmore Street.
March 8, 2014. SC
John Murray House
The front door to the John Murray House (c. 1870) on Park Street.
March 8, 2014.
On Yonder Hill
The Park Avenue water tower visible over Belmont High School.
March 8, 2014.
Double Crossed
Crosses topping the Church of Saint Agnes on Medford Street.
March 8, 2014. SC
82
A small door facing Park Street leading into the basement of the Daniel Crowley house (c. 1870.)
The Cloudy Sky
An interesting cloud pattern over route 60 through Arlington Center.
March 8, 2014. SC
Guitar Man
A man sits with guitar on lap in Arlington Center during a pleasantly warm March day.
March 8, 2014. SC
A mailbox on the front porch of a Park Street home.
March 8, 2014.
John Burns House
The John Burns House (c. 1892) on Park Street.
March 8, 2014.
Night Work
A National Grid van checks for issues late on a cold Thursday evening.
March 6, 2014.
Shadows on the Wall
The late afternoon sun casts the shadows of advertisements on the Dominos Pizza location in Arlington Center.
September 12, 2012.
Take a Left
A sign warns drivers that a three-point turn is in their future if they venture to the right.
February 22, 2014. SC
Waiting on the Border
People wait for a bus out of Arlington at the last stop before the Cambridge line.
February 22, 2014. SC
Scales
A home on Medford Street with interesting scale-like siding.
February 22, 2014. SC
Bold Colors
A woman in a brightly colored jacket walks past a house with a brightly colored coat on Massachusetts Avenue.
February 22, 2014. SC
The Corner of Warren
The sun moves up the façade of the house on the corner of Warren and Medford Streets as it sets on a Saturday evening.
February 22, 2014. SC
Baby Bear
A family, with the little one nice and warm in teddy bear onsie, cross Massachusetts Avenue.
February 22, 2014. SC
Wave On
The flags at the Central Fire Station wave strongly in a steady February wind.
February 22, 2014. SC
New Addition
The large frame of a new addition to the Pleasant Street Congregational Church.
February 22, 2014.
Birds and the Clock Tower
Birds perch near the Unitarian Universalist clock tower, golden in the glow of the setting sun.
February 22, 2014.
Artificial Snowman
A snowman in the front yard of a Pleasant Street home worries not about the above freezing temperatures and direct sunlight.
February 22, 2014. SC
Feels Like Spring Street
Two people walk up Spring Street while out enjoying a brief February thaw.
February 22, 2014. SC
Birdhouse and House
A home, with birdhouse, on Florence Avenue.
February 22, 2014. SC
Tilted Tombstone
A headstone in the Old Burying Ground adorned with an American flag.
September 12, 2013.
Fuel
A fuel truck on its way to a no doubt grateful homeowner.
February 19, 2014.
Drip
A water droplet falls from an icicle during a short period between an afternoon flurry and a rain shower.
February 19, 2014.
Winter in Spring Valley
A look down Spring Valley Road.
February 3, 2014.
Winter Twilight
The colors of a winter sky over a quiet Arlington Heights neighborhood.
February 12, 2014.
A View to Spy
The vantage to Spy Pond down Gould Road.
February 3, 2014.
Snow Branch
Wet snow clinging to the bare branch of a bush.
February 13, 2014.
View from the Bus
A view of Summer Street businesses on a snowy day from the route 67 bus.
February 3, 2014.
Snowcap
A railing covered with heavy, wet snow during a storm.
February 13, 2014.
Winter Sunset
Colors moved quickly across the sky as the sun set on Abraham Lincoln’s birthday.
February 12, 2013.
Mid Swing
Teens enjoy the swings at the Robbins Farm Playground just after sunset.
May 9, 2013.
Helena’s
Helena’s Isis Parenting across front the Central Fire Station in Arlington Center.
February 3, 2014.
E. Fudd
A man gets into his car along Summer Street.
January 31, 2014.
Berth 9
Berth 9 at Alewife Station for the 67 bus to Turkey Hill via Arlington Center.
February 3, 2014.
Sandwich Shop
A storefront that has rotated through a few chain sandwich restaurants in the past few years.
February 3, 2014.
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