The South End of Portsmouth has always had a special place in my heart. Tiny streets, old houses, historic clapboards, charm. It makes me love our dynamic downtown that much more, and appreciate the unchanged wcharacter of this area as well. Lucky for these residents, the city has invested significantly in its infrastructure – repaving and adding brick sidewalks whenever possible.
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.
In another installment of Streets of the South End – Mechanic Avenue is featured…I absolutely love this part of town. Mechanic Ave is located along the waterfront of the back channel in one of Portsmouth’s most picturesque portions of waterfront. This section can somewhat be seen in yesterday’s post, which was taken from the Peirce Island bridge….where you can see the wharfs and the waterfront scene. The Wentworth-Gardner House is the large home featured prominently in the shot – and is one of the best examples of Georgian architecture in the country. You have to click this one to view it LARGE!
Seen from the Peirce Island Bridge, this waterfront vista of Portsmouth’s historic South End should be a familiar sight. It’s one of the area’s most photographed vistas, usually from directly across the river on Peirce Island – highlighting the docks, piers and colorful homes that line the streets of the waterfront. I just love this old structure sitting on the waterfront – and the fact that the moon is rising in the upper left corner, and that you can catch the South Ward Meetinghouse clocktower in the upper right corner.
Today’s post features one of the historic doors of Portsmouth in the South End. I’m not quite sure what street I was on – but I’m sure that someone can let me know? I was drawn to the American flag in the front door and the classic New England feel of the home and of the streetscape. I am going to try and get back to posting more regularly on some of the series I’d dreamed up sometime last year…The Doors of Portsmouth, Streets of the South End, Rebuilding Portsmouth – to name a few. Have a great weekend and stay cool!
More shots from my Sunday morning sunrise adventure. The reflections of the South End are seen in the Piscataqua River from Peirce Island Road, and you can see the newly restored clocktower of the South Ward Meetinghouse (former Children’s Museum) hovering over the rooftops.
More shots from my Sunday morning sunrise adventure. The reflections of the South End are seen in the Piscataqua River from Peirce Island Road, and you can see the newly restored clocktower of the South Ward Meetinghouse (former Children’s Museum) hovering over the rooftops.
Well, it appears to be official…The Dunaway Restaurant, which is located on Marcy Street alongside Strawbery Banke (and was recently sold), has been repainted and all its old signs have been removed. This leads me to believe that The Dunaway has officially been done away with. I’m still waiting for word on what might reside in the building going forward….right now it looks to be a new restaurant with an anticipated opening date of Spring 2010, see the old website here.
This rainy weekend was the first time I’d seen the building since it received its new red coat of paint, replacing the old eggplant color. Anyone have any news they can share?
Another sunset shot, another one of Portsmouth’s often photographed waterfront vistas. The steeple/clock of the former Children’s Museum of Portsmouth is visible in the cloudy skyline. Shot from the bridge to Peirce Island from Prescott Park. Treat yourself to an evening walk next time you’re in the area.
Best viewed LARGE.
Another sunset shot, another one of Portsmouth’s often photographed waterfront vistas. The steeple/clock of the former Children’s Museum of Portsmouth is visible in the cloudy skyline. Shot from the bridge to Peirce Island from Prescott Park. Treat yourself to an evening walk next time you’re in the area.
Best viewed LARGE.
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