The lady who used to lower the basket was named Parmina. I remember her. She lived up on the top floor and couldnt walk due to health reasons. She would throw down a list and money to any kid walking by who would agree to go to the corner store for her. Then she woukd lower her basket on a long string and pull up her groceries. Then she would throw down a tip for the kid that did her shopping. This was in the 1970's.
This is an absolutely amazing video. Not too many old timers around who grew up in the North End. Please make more and as many as you can. This is literally preserving history. Priceless footage
Ciao paisans . Im a native born New Yorker from the Bronx and lived in Salem back in the early 80s and loved the North end huh? A lot of great memories. I use to get some great Italian ice in both the North end and east Boston near Chelsea . Grazie mille fellas . Thanks for sharing this great historical video of the great old North End guys Salute 🍷
Stand was across from the Quincy market fanuile hall square. My shoe shining first stop . Working my way down to the combat zona. A ruff area of Boston .. 1966i was 12 . No place a kid. But it was night. During the day I hopped a fence in to Suffolk Downs .
Stationed at USCG base Boston " North End " 1965 '66 , an old brick building on the harbor . Loved to walk the city when off duty and point to Charlestown Navy Yard across the Bay when tourists came looking for the USS Constitution . Very fond memories - like " Spin " & "Joey " I'm 77 yrs old now .
Bova's Bakery - in the early 80s when I went to college in Miami my two sisters adopted a pair of cats/kittens from this place. One was an orange tabby whom they named Bova, the other a grey tabby whom they called Bee. I'm sure these two guys saw the two felines before they were adopted. Fond memories ☺️
Good friends of mine, the Biasiucci’s, lived down on Hanover St. in the 50’s & 60’s. I lived in Roxbury in the 60’s & 70’s, and we used to go shopping at the open air market at Haymarket. My favorite restaurant was the European on Hanover. As a red headed Irishman, I always felt safe in the North End 🤌🏼
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This video makes me nostalgic. Listening to my grandfather tell stories of his neighborhood. Though my family is from the boston area and get our cannolis at Mike’s every Christmas. It does make me sad that its getting pricy to move there so I’ll have to save up :(
When my parents said we were going to shop I could hardly wait to get to the corner of of Salem St to get a square piece of pizza from the old man pushing the doll cartridge. My brother and I would eat while we Played with the snails outside Giufres’ fish market. I met Spin in the pizza shop on Blackstone street early on a Saturday morning. We met and talked like we were old friends. It used to marvel me with his age,energy and his personality. After pizza at 8:00 in the morning I would stop up and down the street and hit Joey O,s. Bought meat cheese and cc’s at Al Capone,Harry D’Orsi’ and beef at United. I miss how they used to hawk for sales. We would party in Boston until last call and then go to the North End to eat. Back then it was alive as if it was Mid afternoon.remember Circle Pizza. This all started when I was three years old and now I’m,we’ll,enough of that. I could go on and on and on but for those of you who only know what you hear I wish you were then. I wouldn’t change a thing. With tears…CIAO..!!
it's kind of sad how Joey O keeps saying "was" when referring to the North End ... now it's just expensive apartments and the two main tourist streets.
This is fantastic! It's like watching a PBS series. Keep the history coming!!
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The lady who used to lower the basket was named Parmina. I remember her. She lived up on the top floor and couldnt walk due to health reasons. She would throw down a list and money to any kid walking by who would agree to go to the corner store for her. Then she woukd lower her basket on a long string and pull up her groceries. Then she would throw down a tip for the kid that did her shopping. This was in the 1970's.
I’ll make sure Joey O knows that he’ll probably remember her once he has the name.
This is an absolutely amazing video. Not too many old timers around who grew up in the North End. Please make more and as many as you can. This is literally preserving history. Priceless footage
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@@MyNorthEnd-Boston Brick work... Masonry ! This was in NYC. Right?
@@MyNorthEnd-Boston They had a "harse" in the Kentucky Derby! He means horse I guess LOL!
Thank you very much!! We will!!
I remember the crab cart . Quahog cart . Friut . Rag man. Knife sharpener car. Great memories
I would like to interview you on camera for my next video. Is that possible?
Me too!! That's why I love doing this!!
Pasquale Natale my great grandfather thank you for making this ❤ my grandma told many stories of her neighborhood
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Ciao paisans . Im a native born New Yorker from the Bronx and lived in Salem back in the early 80s and loved the North end huh? A lot of great memories. I use to get some great Italian ice in both the North end and east Boston near Chelsea . Grazie mille fellas . Thanks for sharing this great historical video of the great old North End guys Salute 🍷
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Bennington st had the best slush
Love this! Reminds me of all the people I grew up with from the old country, Aragona, province of Agrigento on Sicily. Wonderful memories.
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Grazie!!
Please!!! More Spin and Joey O!!! So freaking Boston-chic. I love these guys!!!
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The North End is my favorite Italian neighborhood anywhere. This is really well done!
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These guys are great. I spent some time in the north end , I felt transported back in time. One of my favorite Little Italy neighborhoods.
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In 1966. I would take the pushcarts from under the expressway to the open market on the weekend
Stand was across from the Quincy market fanuile hall square. My shoe shining first stop . Working my way down to the combat zona. A ruff area of Boston .. 1966i was 12 . No place a kid. But it was night. During the day I hopped a fence in to Suffolk Downs .
As a horse walker &10 bucks an hour
@@JosephBrazzo I would like you to tell your story on camera for my next video. Is that possible?
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Joey O's reaction to Spin's boxing glove story is the best part. More! Please!
Thanks !!
Boston Accents with a touch of Italian American influence !!
Always the best!!
My Father was born 1912 .I miss the wisdom and common sense of all these characters. ❤😅
VERY TRUE!!! They are the best!!! and greatest generation!!
Wife knows knows him. We miss the northend my wifes home.
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So many people have a connection to the North End. It’s incredible.
Stationed at USCG base Boston " North End " 1965 '66 , an old brick building on the harbor . Loved to walk the city when off duty and point to Charlestown Navy Yard across the Bay when tourists came looking for the USS Constitution . Very fond memories - like " Spin " & "Joey " I'm 77 yrs old now .
Glade to bring back those memories for you!!
Subscribed! Loving this channel. Good luck with it.
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Very fun & interesting info about simpler times. Similar to certain areas in NJ, & I would assume NY & Philly.
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This is great! Keep them coming!!!! Please🙏🏻
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I love this channel/episode!!! Can’t wait to see more of these!!! Much love from East Boston!!! Keep up the great work!!
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Great job Richie. Loved seeing and listening to Spinnie Moe and Joey O.
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Love this video! Great up there❤
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Bova's Bakery - in the early 80s when I went to college in Miami my two sisters adopted a pair of cats/kittens from this place. One was an orange tabby whom they named Bova, the other a grey tabby whom they called Bee. I'm sure these two guys saw the two felines before they were adopted. Fond memories ☺️
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I remember all of this. I grew up on Charter street in the Gentile build in the back with the peach trees and the cherry tree. Oh my heart!💚🤍❤
We are so glad we could bring back some. Happy memories!
Good friends of mine, the Biasiucci’s, lived down on Hanover St. in the 50’s & 60’s. I lived in Roxbury in the 60’s & 70’s, and we used to go shopping at the open air market at Haymarket. My favorite restaurant was the European on Hanover. As a red headed Irishman, I always felt safe in the North End 🤌🏼
My Mom grew up on Clark Street.
You guys are the best
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nice video thank you...
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This video makes me nostalgic. Listening to my grandfather tell stories of his neighborhood. Though my family is from the boston area and get our cannolis at Mike’s every Christmas. It does make me sad that its getting pricy to move there so I’ll have to save up :(
Joey O is related to the owners of Mike's. Sweet story thanks for letting us know!!
When my parents said we were going to shop I could hardly wait to get to the corner of of Salem St to get a square piece of pizza from the old man pushing the doll cartridge. My brother and I would eat while we
Played with the snails outside Giufres’ fish market. I met Spin in the pizza shop on Blackstone street early on a Saturday morning. We met and talked like we were old friends. It used to marvel me with his age,energy and his personality. After pizza at 8:00 in the morning I would stop up and down the street and hit Joey O,s. Bought meat cheese and cc’s at Al Capone,Harry D’Orsi’ and beef at United. I miss how they used to hawk for sales. We would party in Boston until last call and then go to the North End to eat. Back then it was alive as if it was
Mid afternoon.remember Circle Pizza. This all started when I was three years old and now I’m,we’ll,enough of that. I could go on and on and on but for those of you who only know what you hear I wish you were then. I wouldn’t change a thing. With tears…CIAO..!!
Amazing stories thanks for letting us know!
this is great
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Loved every second!!
No greater praise !! Thanks!!
At 6 44 min on Salem Street, that's my mother in law's building. The Amorino's. 148 Salem.
It’s now the home of some very expensive apartments.
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So good......
THANKS!
❤ Too cool. Love it.
THANK YOU!!
I miss Dairy Fresh Candies
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My Cousin owned Dairy Fresh. Glad you remember it.
Makes me hungry for some real pizza!
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We have an upcoming food segment that will satisfy that!
Everybody was fine,,,,
True
5:03 that guy owns Dinos sub shop. Place is fantastic
You never know who you run into in the North End.
Awesome video
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Show the park where they used to sell fireworks in the 70s and 80s.
Was that Langone Park? Watch episode 6.
Pizza was a nickel,,,,
So was a donut!
it's kind of sad how Joey O keeps saying "was" when referring to the North End ... now it's just expensive apartments and the two main tourist streets.
Keep watching. There’s still a bit of charm left in the old neighborhood.
Hey! Where are the Portuguese? I believe my grandparents came thru there from the Azores.
New Bedford
So sorry we missed that!