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It was from the Old North Church that Paul Revere received his signal that the British were approaching "by sea" across the Charles River. Paul Revere was then able to ride to warn Adams and Hancock of the impending British arrival.

It was from the Old North Church that Paul Revere received his signal that the British were approaching "by sea" across the Charles River. Paul Revere was then able to ride to warn Adams and Hancock of the impending British arrival.

This picture captures some of the Italian-American culture present in the North End community. Bocce is an Italian game similar to bowling.

This picture is a demonstration of the ephemeral architecture that pops up in celebration of Italian-American Heritage.

July 8, 1955: Blown over during Hurricane Carol on Aug. 31, 1954, the steeple on the Old North Church was repaired and restored. The bells in the tower pealed out a traditional hymn as the crane lowered the steeple into place and workmen used cable…

July 8, 1955: Blown over during Hurricane Carol on Aug. 31, 1954, the steeple on the Old North Church was repaired and restored. The bells in the tower pealed out a traditional hymn as the crane lowered the steeple into place and workmen used cable…

Photos from the Boston Globe gallery