The North End is a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It has the distinction of being the city’s oldest residential community, where people have continuously inhabited since it was settled in the 1630s.
Though small, only 0.36 square miles (0.93 km2), the neighborhood has nearly one hundred establishments and a variety of tourist attractions. It is known for its Italian American population and Italian restaurants. The district is a pending Boston Landmark.
These fascinating photos from Boston City Archives of the Mayor Kevin White Collection were taken at the North End Christmas Party on December 22, 1974.
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| Santa arrives at North End Christmas Party and Parade in a helicopter |
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| Band at North End Christmas Party and Parade |
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| Men with Santa Claus at North End Christmas Parade and Party |
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| Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse with Santa Claus at North End Christmas Party and Parade |
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| Santa Claus with the crowd and other costumed individuals at North End Christmas Party and Parade |
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| Santa Claus with crowd and Big Bird at North End Christmas Party and Parade |
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| Woman holding a child at North End Christmas Party and Parade |
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| St. Thomas Aquinas Band marching in North End Christmas Parade |
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| Trolley in North End Christmas Parade |
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| Characters in costume including Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck marching in North End Christmas Parade |
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| Characters in costume march in North End Christmas Parade |
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| Characters in costume including Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck march in North End Christmas Parade |
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| North End Christmas Party and Parade |
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| Trolley in North End Christmas Parade |
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| Children in trolley in North End Christmas Parade |
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| People riding in trolley in North End Christmas Parade |
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| Children with North End Athletic Association banner march in North End Christmas Parade |
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| Car in North End Christmas Parade |
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| Santa Claus in car with children dressed as elves in North End Christmas Parade on Hanover Street |
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| North End Christmas Parade on Hanover Street |
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| North End Christmas Parade on Hanover Street |
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| Santa Claus in car with children dressed as elves at North End Christmas Party and Parade |
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| Woman and dog watch North End Christmas Parade from window |
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| Crowd watching North End Christmas Parade |
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| Man walking in North End Christmas Parade |
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| Woman, child, and dog watching North End Christmas Parade from a window |
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| Santa Claus with children dressed as elves in North End Christmas Parade |
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| Man watching North End Christmas Parade from window |
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| Crowd watching North End Christmas Parade |
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| Santa Claus with crowd at the North End Christmas Parade and Party |
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| Woman and children watch North End Christmas parade from window |
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| Band marches in North End Christmas Parade on Hanover Street |
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| Fire Engine in North End Christmas Parade on Hanover Street |
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| Santa Claus in car with children dressed as elves in North End Christmas Parade |
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| Santa Claus in car with children dressed as elves in North End Christmas Parade on Hanover Street |
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| St. Thomas Aquinas Band in North End Christmas Parade on Hanover Street |
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| North End Christmas Parade at Murphy Court and Commercial Street |
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| Donald Duck rides on hood of car in North End Christmas Parade |
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| Mounted police officers in North End Christmas Parade |
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| Crowd watching North End Christmas Parade |
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| Characters in costume and others march in North End Christmas Parade |
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| Accordion player and other men with Santa Claus at City Hall after North End Christmas Parade and Party |
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| Children with Santa Claus at North End Christmas Party |
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| Man with Santa Claus at North End Christmas Party |
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| Men with Santa Claus at City Hall after North End Christmas Parade and Party |
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| Women with Santa Claus at North End Christmas Party |
