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Mailboxes

January 20, 2013January 19, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
Mailboxes for businesses down "landscaper's lane," or as the street sign says, Ryder Street.January 14, 2013.

Mailboxes for businesses down “landscaper’s lane,” or as the street sign says, Ryder Street.
January 14, 2013.

Parked In

January 12, 2013January 11, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
Snow covered vehicles lined up in the driveway behind Anderson Automotive.January 6, 2013.

Snow covered vehicles lined up in the driveway behind Anderson Automotive.
January 6, 2013.

Quad Cycles

January 10, 2013January 9, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
Two men chat about bikes at Quad Cycles on Massachusetts Avenue.January 5, 2013.

Two men chat about bikes at Quad Cycles on Massachusetts Avenue.
January 5, 2013.

Holton Mills

January 8, 2013January 7, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
A Holton Mills police car, used in the upcoming movie 'Labor Day' starring Josh Brolin and Kate Winslet, which was recently shot in the area, sitting in the lot at Anderson Automotive on Broadway.January 6, 2013.

A Holton Mills police car–used in the upcoming movie ‘Labor Day’ starring Josh Brolin and Kate Winslet, which was recently shot in the area–sitting in the lot of Anderson Automotive on Broadway.
January 6, 2013.

One of a Kind

January 3, 2013January 2, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
The last Brigham's restaurant in Arlington decorated for the holidays.December 24, 2012.

The last Brigham’s restaurant in Arlington, decorated for the holidays.
December 24, 2012.

2013

January 1, 2013January 1, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
An ice sculpture in the parking lot of Leader Plaza on Massachusetts Avenue wishes everyone a happy new year.December 31, 2012.

An ice sculpture in the parking lot of Leader Plaza on Massachusetts Avenue wishes everyone a happy new year.
December 31, 2012.

Empty

December 20, 2012December 20, 2012Benn Craig 1 Comment
Don't be fooled, this is a pre apocalypse Johnnies Foodmaster, now undergoing renovations for the Whole Foods that will take its place. November 16, 2012.

Don’t be fooled, this is a pre apocalypse Johnnies Foodmaster, now undergoing renovations for the Whole Foods that will take its place.
November 16, 2012.

State Inspection

December 19, 2012December 19, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment
The garage at the Gulf filling station across from the public safety building.December 6, 2012.

The garage at the Gulf filling station across from the public safety building.
December 6, 2012.

Through the Trees

December 18, 2012December 18, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment
A view of the project at the former Symmes site through the trees from Woodside Lane.December 8, 2012.

A view of the project at the former Symmes site through the trees from Woodside Lane.
December 8, 2012.

Up On Top

December 16, 2012December 18, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment
A worker stands in the sunset atop the new construction at the former Symmes site as the rest of the people Arlington below go about their business.December 14, 2012.

A worker stands in the sunset atop the new construction at the former Symmes site as the people of Arlington below go about their business.
December 14, 2012.

Whole Foodmaster

December 12, 2012December 12, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment
Signs advertising the incoming Whole Foods up in the windows of the former Foodmaster.December 11, 2012.

Signs advertising the incoming Whole Foods up in the windows of the former Foodmaster.
December 11, 2012.

Center at Night

December 11, 2012December 11, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment
A few people walk around Arlington Center in the chilly night air.December 6, 2012.

A few people walk around Arlington Center in the chilly night air.
December 6, 2012.

Steve + Vinny’s

December 8, 2012December 8, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment
Larry's Bushy Tree in the parking lot of Walgreens near Arlington Center.December 6, 2012.

Steve and Vinny’s Bushy Trees in the parking lot of Walgreens near Arlington Center.
December 6, 2012.

Coming Soon!

December 4, 2012December 4, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment
Leader Bank will open soon at the former location of Video Horizons on Massachusetts Avenue in the Heights.August 19, 2012.

Leader Bank will open soon at the former location of Video Horizons on Massachusetts Avenue in the Heights.
August 19, 2012.

Bowes

December 2, 2012December 2, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment
The front walkway and door of Bowes Pennell & Thompson Real Estate on Massachusetts Avenue.July 31, 2012.

The front walkway and door of Bowes Pennell & Thompson Real Estate on Massachusetts Avenue.
July 31, 2012.

Optometry

November 26, 2012November 26, 2012Benn Craig 1 Comment

The windowless brick façade of Dr. John W. Archibald’s Optometry office on Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington center.
November 24, 2012.

Mary Poppins

November 25, 2012November 25, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Mary Poppins descended into Arlington to help promote the Regent Theatre’s “Sing-A-Long Mary Poppins,” showing all Thanksgiving weekend.
November 24, 2012.

Locking Up

November 19, 2012November 19, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A manager at Johnnie’s Foodmaster locks up after the last-ever customer walked out the door.
November 18, 2012.

Closing

November 18, 2012November 18, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Today will be the final day of Johnnies Foodmaster.
November 16, 2012.

Last 2 Days!

November 17, 2012November 17, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

This will be the final weekend of Johnnies Foodmaster.
November 16, 2012.

Empty Shelves

November 11, 2012November 11, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Once filled with varieties of cheese, yogurt, juice, eggs, butter, and various other items, the back wall case at Johnnies Foodmaster stands mostly empty, save for some last few items that are being sold at a discount.
November 9, 2012.

Summer and Mill

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Businesses and the sunset from the intersection of Summer Street and Mill Street.
November 3, 2012.

Everything Must Go!

November 6, 2012November 6, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Shelves are emptying quickly at Johnnie’s Foodmaster, which has stopped ordering all but a select few items.
November 3, 2012.

Sunset on Johnnie’s

November 4, 2012November 4, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Johnnie’s Foodmaster started its liquidation sale after the official announcement that the store had been bought by Whole Foods.
November 3, 2012.

Jason Arms 2

October 15, 2012October 15, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A new sign in front of the Jason Arms apartment building on Jason Street. See the old sign by clicking the link below.
October 10, 2012.

See the old Jason Arms sign in a previous post.

Leone & Leone

October 8, 2012October 7, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

The second floor Law Offices of Leone & Leone on Massachusetts Avenue.
August 24, 2012.

MASSBJJ

October 7, 2012October 6, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A sign on a Pretiss Street building housing the Arlington branch of the Massachusetts Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy.
August 10, 2012.

Leader Plaza

October 3, 2012October 2, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Leader Bank now occupies the space once used by Cameras Inc. across from Arlington High School and right next to Brookline Bank.
August 10, 2012.

Fire Escape Foodstuff

September 27, 2012September 26, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Tomatoes ripen on the fire escape behind a Massachusetts Avenue business.
August 10, 2012.

Mind the Curve

September 25, 2012September 24, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A point on Massachusetts Avenue heading westbound that takes a dogleg left. In the past, drivers have found themselves making inadvertent stops at Brite Whites Laundromat and The Great Wok Chinese restaurant.
August 31, 2012.

Take a Seat

September 24, 2012September 23, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Seats lined up along the wall in the lobby of the Arlington Friends of the Drama.
September 13, 2012.

Foodmaster

September 23, 2012September 22, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Foodmaster.
September 13, 2012.

At the Market

September 22, 2012September 21, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

People survey, purchase, and carry away fresh produce at the weekly Farmers’ Market. September 12, 2012.

Fall Display

September 18, 2012September 17, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A man stops to look at the new fall display in the window of Minuteman Repair on Massachusetts Avenue. September 14, 2012.

DeVito Funeral Home

September 9, 2012September 8, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

The entrance to DeVito Funeral Home on Massachusetts Avenue. August 31, 2012.

Theodore Schwamb Co

September 5, 2012September 3, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

The old Theodore Schwamb Co building behind the Mirak Hyundai lot. August 31, 2012.

Jimmy’s

September 4, 2012September 3, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

People enter Jimmy’s for dinner as others wait for tables and friends on the benches outside. august 31, 2012.

Reflexology

August 28, 2012August 27, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A man walks past a sign advertising reflexology on Massachusetts Avenue. August 24, 2012.

Drive-Thru

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A man walks across the mouth of a drive through ATM along Massachusetts Avenue. August 24, 2012.

Pirate Ship

August 21, 2012August 18, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A detail of a pirate display in the window of Minuteman Repair on Massachusetts Avenue in East Arlington. June 21, 2012.

Pirate Time

August 20, 2012August 18, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A pirate-themed display in the front window of Minuteman Repair in East Arlington. June 21, 2012.

Box Office

August 19, 2012August 18, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A woman tends to business in the Regent Theatre box office. June 16, 2012.

Roof Deck Chair

August 17, 2012August 16, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Chairs set up on the roof of an Arlington Heights business. August 9, 2012.

Morning Coffee

August 13, 2012August 12, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A station attendant at a Massachusetts Avenue Shell takes a quick break to have his morning coffee. August 10, 2012.

Off the Rack

August 7, 2012August 6, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A woman looks at clothes for her toddler on a rack outside Wild Child on Medford Street. May 18, 2012.

Kentwood

August 3, 2012August 2, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

The front entrance to the Kentwood apartment building on Massachusetts Avenue which was once home to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Herb Reed of The Platters. July 31, 2012.

Pet Grooming

July 31, 2012July 30, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A single illuminated sign in the window of an East Arlington business on Massachusetts Avenue. June 12, 2012.

Scugnizzi

July 29, 2012July 28, 2012Benn Craig 1 Comment

Formerly Buona Vita, the owners changed the name to Scugnizzi and recently celebrated its grand opening with the new name and menu. July 25, 2012.

Dunkin’ Doorway

July 11, 2012July 10, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Empty cardboard boxes clutter the area around the delivery door at the Dunkin’ Donuts on Summer Street. May 18, 2012.

Thumbs Up

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An ice cream truck driver gives a thumbs up as he drives away from the Thompson pool. June 30, 2012.

Repair Man

June 30, 2012June 29, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A statue of a buccaneer seen after hours at a repair shop on Massachusetts Avenue. June 21, 2012.

Taxi Stand

June 29, 2012June 28, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Taxis wait for fares at the taxi stand in Arlington center. June 28, 2012.

On Camera

June 28, 2012June 27, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

“Big brother” spotted at a bank in East Arlington on Massachusetts Avenue. June 21, 2012.

NBA Finals

June 23, 2012June 22, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A chef at Tiki In on Massachusetts Avenue watches the NBA Finals during his dinner break. June 21, 2012.

Too Hot

June 22, 2012June 21, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

An East Arlington business on Massachusetts Avenue decided to take the day off due to 90˚+ temperatures. June 21, 2012.

Platters Reunited

June 18, 2012June 16, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A long line of people waited outside the Regent Theatre to say their final goodbyes to Herb Reed, an Arlington resident and founder of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singing group “The Platters.” June 16, 2012.

The Fourth Wall

June 16, 2012June 15, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

One wall is all that remains (at least for now) of the building formerly occupied by Video Horizons. June 15, 2012.

Fire Escape in Red and Blue

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The fire escape behind the Capitol Theatre. May 31, 2012.

The Night Kitchen

May 29, 2012May 24, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Plates glow in the kitchen of Scutra restaurant on Summer Street. February 28, 2012.

Guitar Sale

May 19, 2012May 18, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Electric guitars lined up in the door of Wood and Strings Music Center on Massachusetts Avenue. May 18, 2012.

Including Fixtures!

May 16, 2012May 15, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

The sign for the now-closed Cameras Inc. on Massachusetts Avenue across from Arlington High School. March 26, 2012.

On Break

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A restaurant employee checks his phone while on break in the alley behind Mr. Sushi. February 28, 2012.

Blasting Today

May 3, 2012May 2, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A sign of progress at the long dormant Symmes site. April 25, 2012.

Old Olds

April 30, 2012April 29, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A vintage Oldsmobile (with a vintage Massachusetts license plate) parked in the lot of Grey-Patti Auto Repair on Massachusetts Avenue. April 25, 2012.

The Hangout Corner

April 29, 2012April 28, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A group of teens meet on a corner in Arlington Heights that is seldom devoid of people. March 20, 2012.

The Madrona Tree

April 13, 2012April 12, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

"This awning protects us from bird droppings." February 13, 2012.

Foodmaster

April 6, 2012April 5, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Brian, a Johnnie's Foodmaster employee, makes sure the dairy case is kept stocked and up to date. April 4, 2012.

We Have Diesel

April 4, 2012April 3, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A man fills up his Buick at CW Fuels on Summer Street. February 1, 2012.

Under the Marquee

April 1, 2012March 31, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A man waits for a bus under the Regent Theatre marquee. March 13, 2012.

Shaker Workshop

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The welcoming entrance to the Shaker Workshop on Mill Lane. March 20, 2012.

Donut Shop

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The old, weathered sign for Gail-Ann Donut Shop behind Medford Street businesses. March 13, 2012.

Dress Shoes

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A rack full of dress shoes in the back of Main Event Tuxedo on Massachusetts Avenue. March 13, 2012.

Wood & Strings

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Instruments in the window of Wood & Strings Music Center on Massachusetts Avenue. March 13, 2012.

Tailfin

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The tailfin of a 1964 Cadillac Coupe de Ville parked outside Nano's Auto Service on Summer Street. March 12, 2012.

Rush Kent

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The slightly skewed front light (and upside-down 'S' and 'N') at Rush Kent Insurance on Court Street. February 28, 2012.

Entryways 18

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The front door of the Arlington Rest Home on Lake Street. January 24, 2012.

Fresh Pond Seafood

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A woman gives her order to an employee of Fresh Pond Seafood. February 28, 2012.

Cracks in the Glass

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The cracked windshield of a Ford van on the lot of Anderson Automotive. September 19, 2011.

Round Head

February 24, 2012February 23, 2012Benn Craig 1 Comment

Old, worn drawers full of various screws at R.W. Shattuck Ace Hardware on Mill Street. February 22, 2012.

Little Joe’s

February 16, 2012February 14, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Little Joe's Convenience Store on Summer Street still open on the night of January 6, 2012.

The Bike Stop

February 4, 2012February 1, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Once adorned with a colorful mural, the back wall of The Bike Stop on the MInuteman Bikeway is coated in a drab gray that has made it a target for tagging. February 1, 2012.

Simpsons Bros.

January 31, 2012January 26, 2012Benn Craig 2 Comments

A medallion placed into the sidewalk by the company who laid it. Found on Lake Street. January 24, 2012.

116 Units

January 8, 2012January 7, 2012Benn Craig 1 Comment

Construction seems to be moving swiftly on the 116-unit apartment building where once stood Brigham's Corporate Office, a Brigham's Ice Cream Plant, and a Brigham's restaurant. January 6, 2012.

A Rare Sight

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A pay phone on the front wall of Little Joe's convenience store on Summer Street. January 6, 2012.

Ivy League

January 6, 2012January 5, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A Summer Street apartment building covered in neatly kept ivy. July 22, 2010.

Jason Arms

December 28, 2011December 27, 2011Benn Craig 1 Comment

The weathered wood Jason Arms apartment sign on Jason Street. December 22, 2011.

Helena’s

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Helena's Isis Parenting on Massachusetts Avenue. December 12, 2011.

Massage Therapy

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I'm curious to know what makes the water golden. December 12, 2011,

Motor Mart

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The weathered sign of Arlington Motor Mart on Pond Street. December 12, 2011.

Bushy

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A fairly self-explainatory sign on Massachusetts Avenue pointing down Pond Lane. December 12, 2011.

Neon Hangers

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Noble gases illuminate the front window of Mike's Washing & Dry Cleaning on Massachusetts Avenue. Next door, autumn colors at Ryan's Florist. November 26, 2011.

“Every aspect of your life…”

November 27, 2011November 26, 2011Benn Craig 1 Comment

The Zhen Ren Chuan Martial Arts Center on Broadway in Arlington center. November 26, 2011.

Fly Like An Eagle

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An eagle adorns the side of the building housing the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage at Massachusetts Avenue and Route 3. November 23, 2011.

BP

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A car zips past a British, ahem, Beyond Petroleum filling station on Massachusetts Avenue. September 6, 2010.

Custom Car

November 14, 2011February 17, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A car customization shop tucked deep between the former Video Horizons and the VFW on Massachusetts Avenue near Arlington Heights. September 19, 2011.

Coming Soon!!

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A new pastry shop in its early stages on Massachusetts Avenue towards Arlington Heights. September 19, 2011.

Tow Truck

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An old tow truck parked in the lot of Anderson Automotive. September 19, 2011.

Eternal Salute

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A statue stands at attention in a flower bed outside of Quinn Group Insurance Agency. September 19, 2011.

For Lease

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Not just empty, but completely gutted storefronts at the intersection of Summer and Forest Streets. September 19, 2011.

Laundromat

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A laundromat on Massachusetts Avenue is open but empty during Town Night celebrations. September 16, 2011.

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