Tag Archives: Mystic Street

1964: Views of Arlington Center east of Mystic Street

January 18, 2017Blog1964, Alson's Shoes, Arlington, Arlington Catholic High School, Arlington Furniture, Brigham's, Crisafi, Ligett Rexall, Mary Alyce Shop, Massachusetts Avenue, Meford Street, Mystic Street, Nevaire, Norman Hurst, Poly Clean, Regent Theatre, Sheehy's, St. AgnesRichard Duffy

It’s 1964. Comets could be seen streaking down Massachusetts Avenue. The Comet automobile, that is. Some likely purchased at Arlington’s Bonnell & Stokes Lincoln-Mercury-Comet dealership located between the Center … Continue reading 1964: Views of Arlington Center east of Mystic Street →

On the piazza . . .

September 14, 2016Blog1916, architectural features, construction, daily life, diary, homebuilding, leisure, Mystic Street, piazza, porch, summer, Summer Street, Winn, word usageRichard Duffy

Recent entries from Nina Winn’s 1916 diary include descriptions of her having lunch or reading “on the piazza.” Nowadays, to American-English speakers, the word “piazza” typically conjures thoughts of the … Continue reading On the piazza . . . →

Centennial Celebration of Arlington Town Hall

July 8, 2013Blog19th century, 20th century, Arlington History, Devereaux Road, fountain, garden, Massachusetts Avenue, Mystic Street, old town hall, Pageant, residents, Robbins Garden, Town Hall, Vittoria Colonna Dallin, West Cambridge, Winfield Robbins Memorial GardenRichard Duffy

These are selected images from the 2013 Centennial Celebration of Arlington Town Hall display at Robbins Library, and the “Picture Postcard Perfect!” display installed in the lobby of Town Hall. … Continue reading Centennial Celebration of Arlington Town Hall →

Nina Louise Winn

March 28, 2009Blog19th century, Arlington History, George Prentiss Winn, Melissa Sarah Bacon, Mystic Street, Nina Louise Winn, Summer Street, Susanna Adams Winn, West Cambridge, Winn FamilyDoreen Stevens

Nina Louise Winn was born in 1877, the youngest child of George Prentiss Winn and Melissa Sarah Bacon, who died when Nina was only nine. Two other siblings, Edith Lily … Continue reading Nina Louise Winn →