The people watching is about to get excellent…it is spring and the sunny warm weather is here, bringing the usual influx of people to the center of Portsmouth.
Entries Tagged as ‘Historic District’
May 15, 2012
Sanders Lobster Pound
I love the streets of the South End in the springtime. The brick sidewalks and the trees adorning yards make for a very inviting stroll when everything is in bloom.
April 5, 2012
The Last Day of the Copper Beech Tree | South Church Portsmouth
After much hubbub about the fate of the Copper Beech tree in front of the South Church on State Street in downtown Portsmouth, the tree has seen its last day.
March 10, 2012
Evening by the South End of Portsmouth
The waterfront homes enjoy the late day light in Portsmouth’s South End.
January 6, 2011
Snow in the Square
With the return of winter, I’m even more eager than ever to catch a few out of the ordinary scenes while the snow flies. I’ve only been in town for one snowfall so far this year, although there’s news that another storm may make a stop in the seacoast over the weekend. Here, one of the benches near the Market Square fountain sits empty as a pedestrian stands just long enough for me to snap this shot (conveniently in the vicinity of the lamppost and wreath). Happy winter to all, and happy shooting to those brave enough to enjoy the elements for the next few months.
December 4, 2010
Rejuvenation | State Street
As I promised earlier in the week, I’ll begin to feature the “evolved” look of State Street. The sidewalks have been jazzed up with bricks all the way from the Memorial Bridge entrance and near Prescott Park down to the Pleasant Street intersection at The Rusty Hammer and all the way to my parking spot at 325 State Street. Without question it’s a new look, complete with street lamps (all freshly adorned with pine wreaths for the holidays), sidewalk trees and nice bumpouts to moderate the flow of traffic – all which result in a handsome new look for the streetscape. I hope all the merchants are feeling good and enjoy some peace and quiet after the long year everyone has had…and that 2011 will reap some of the benefits. I almost can’t believe it’s been as long as it has, but also can’t believe how much has really been accomplished. Now when are we going to bury those overhead powerlines?
