The North End occupies a small geographic area - 234 acres, or slightly more than a third of a square mile - but there is no shortage of windows in... read more →
Of all the suggestions about what to hide in the North End Map, we spent the most time thinking about cannolis. But thinking about cannolis for any length of time... read more →
We just wanted to thank the members of the Advisory Panel who visited the studio last Saturday for your time and insights. Richard, Ben, Tommy, Dave and Victor, all of... read more →
We're using many different technologies and skills to make the sculptures for North Square from the oldest -carving and clay modelling- to the newest- CNC milling to make contemporary scrimshaw.... read more →
The little sundial we made for the base of the nautical instrument sculpture actually works! Here it is during our 2:20pm test! The dial will show solar time at North... read more →
During the 1700's, the Old State House was one of the largest buildings in Boston. It dwarfed the Revere House in its own day as shown in this wonderful display... read more →
Here is a picture of the Braille transcriptions we're adding to the map. Thank you to audio/tactile design consultant Lindsay Yazzolino for visiting the studio to help us with this... read more →
Thank you to Matt Conti and Katie Babb at NorthEndWaterfront.com for reposting our post on the question about wharf names! And thank you everyone for all of your comments and... read more →
Sailors have long called North Square home and the Mariners House at 11 North Square is evidence of the ongoing connection of the Square to sailors and the sea. Before... read more →
Sailing requires many skill sets and experts hands, always has, but sometimes the winds die down and there's time to kill which is when, if you're a sailor, you do... read more →