I was 5 years old living in Norwell in 1971...and yes, I noticed the sign:-) We moved out of Massachusetts in 1978. This video brought back memories-thank you for posting it.
Amazing, SWsunsets! I was born in 1971 not in Boston but Philly (but both have that big NE city grey look) & it's always fascinating seeing archive footage of everyday life in the very early 70's. In this, images of what are essentially random scenes of people/places on an "ordinary day" (no one's on their cell phone or texting! Incredible!) take on a whole new level-especially as a result of your chosen theme song. This is really nicely edited too; ADIILF fits your scenes/montages perfectly.
Amazing, I was about ten when this was filmed and it's very much how I remember Boston: Fanny Farmer chocolates, Hari Krishna, wool coats, the grime from the air pollution on everything. It's like taking a trip downtown with my mother to the Jordan's annex to buy a new winter coat and seeing a lost world through a child's eyes.
The hustle & bustle around Park St. hasn't changed. But some of the faces and color has. Big money and gentrification coming in. Seems the same in most bigger cities, but that's the way of things I guess. Used to go into Brighams and the Pewter Pot, right there. My Nana took me to the Woolworth's lunch counter on Washington St. alot when I was a kid.
This is really cool. Gotta love the phone booths! Ah,simpler times or so it would seem.. (Have you considered a 2012 sequel? It would really be an interesting comparo!)
Imagine my surprise to see my 19 year old self crossing Tremont Street at Park. At 3:35, the young man walking from right to left, just one step, 3 seconds. Wow. What are the chances?
Hare Krishnas on the Common, I remember that. I was 5 yrs old in '71. And what looks like 'the Yellow Submarine' sub shop or Sgt. Peppers pizza with the Beatles mural. I lived at 90 Revere st. Hippies, bikers and hipsters, before the hill was gentrified.
Thanks for all the comments, except the bigotry comment. Boston (Beantown) has always been the melting pot of all races and cultures! This was my highschool Film Study project in '71. I borrowed my sister's Super 8 camera ; 1st time using it, so was learning how to use while filming, thus the film was far from professional. Also my hands were shaking from the bitter cold day! I can't believe the size of the cars! It does bring back a lot of happy memories if a time less complicated, Peace and L
We are all ONE. In 1971 and to this day I am "color blind". I look into the mind , the soul and character of a person. Unfortunately racism can be hereditary in that children learn it from their parents. I am so very grateful I was not raised a biggot.
Not to sound racist or anything because I am not but I did realize that Boston was a pretty White city. When did all the Blacks, Asians and Hispanics move in?
I was 5 years old living in Norwell in 1971...and yes, I noticed the sign:-) We moved out of Massachusetts in 1978. This video brought back memories-thank you for posting it.
Loved watching this! TY
I was 7, I remember riding in on the Red Line with my Mom. Thanks for the look back.
Amazing, SWsunsets! I was born in 1971 not in Boston but Philly (but both have that big NE city grey look) & it's always fascinating seeing archive footage of everyday life in the very early 70's. In this, images of what are essentially random scenes of people/places on an "ordinary day" (no one's on their cell phone or texting! Incredible!) take on a whole new level-especially as a result of your chosen theme song. This is really nicely edited too; ADIILF fits your scenes/montages perfectly.
awesome! I was 8 years young...Lived in Boston until 2004 moved to sunny so Florida...
Amazing, I was about ten when this was filmed and it's very much how I remember Boston: Fanny Farmer chocolates, Hari Krishna, wool coats, the grime from the air pollution on everything. It's like taking a trip downtown with my mother to the Jordan's annex to buy a new winter coat and seeing a lost world through a child's eyes.
that was really cool. I had just turned 6 that winter. It seems the more we change, the more we stay the same.
Thanks, I knew it looked familiar but couldn't remember which ice cream chain used that design back then.
Loved the boy playing harmonica
The hustle & bustle around Park St. hasn't changed. But some of the faces and color has. Big money and gentrification coming in. Seems the same in most bigger cities, but that's the way of things I guess. Used to go into Brighams and the Pewter Pot, right there. My Nana took me to the Woolworth's lunch counter on Washington St. alot when I was a kid.
@pelle31 That was a supermarket graphic with the flowers. The name eludes me at the moment, but I will remember at some point and get back.
Loved the boy
The graphic with the flowers was Brighams ice cream, logo was designed by a guy from Brookline.
This is really cool. Gotta love the phone booths! Ah,simpler times or so it would seem..
(Have you considered a 2012 sequel? It would really be an interesting comparo!)
That is SO cool! What are the chances? Great to hear that!!!
Imagine my surprise to see my 19 year old self crossing Tremont Street at Park. At 3:35, the young man walking from right to left, just one step, 3 seconds. Wow. What are the chances?
Yup, Boston 1971
Hare Krishnas on the Common, I remember that. I was 5 yrs old in '71. And what looks like 'the Yellow Submarine' sub shop or Sgt. Peppers pizza with the Beatles mural. I lived at 90 Revere st. Hippies, bikers and hipsters, before the hill was gentrified.
All things must pass
If this is true then why is it that we have similar problems in this country that any other country does?
Thanks for all the comments, except the bigotry comment. Boston (Beantown) has always been the melting pot of all races and cultures! This was my highschool Film Study project in '71. I borrowed my sister's Super 8 camera ; 1st time using it, so was learning how to use while filming, thus the film was far from professional. Also my hands were shaking from the bitter cold day! I can't believe the size of the cars! It does bring back a lot of happy memories if a time less complicated, Peace and L
We are all ONE. In 1971 and to this day I am "color blind". I look into the mind , the soul and character of a person. Unfortunately racism can be hereditary in that children learn it from their parents. I
am so very grateful I was not raised a biggot.
Most of the people over 40 in the are gone too.
Stay classy.
Not to sound racist or anything because I am not but I did realize that Boston was a pretty White city. When did all the Blacks, Asians and Hispanics move in?
The dog at 4:27....probably dead by now....just sayin'