Old School Boston

Nostalgic Boston memories of a simpler time including favorite restaurants no longer there, retro family road trips, travel attractions, TV and radio personalities and special hometown reflections. Also featuring old school Boston businesses still thriving today!

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Eagerman's Bakery, Natick, Mass.

"Hey, let's drive a half hour to get some bagels!" Normally, these words would have sounded ridiciculous but not so when tra...

Who Remembers These Car Dealerships in Arlington, Mass.?

Does anyone remember these car dealerships in Arlington, Mass.? Arrow Pontiac (East Arlington) Arlington Ford (Arlington center) LeBert...

The 8-Sided Star Market Building in Woburn, Mass.

The former Star Market in Woburn, Mass. always caught my attention. I mean, where could you find another octagon-shaped market in New Englan...

Bickford's Pancake House: Why Did It Go Away?

Bickford's Pancake House never should have gone away. For a chain, Bickford's felt more like a standalone locally-owned restaurant...

Burlington Mall Memories from the 1970s and Beyond

To many, the Burlington Mall in Burlington, MA, might look like any other mall, but it will always have a special place in my heart. As a ...

Lauriat's Books - Boston and the Suburbs

Lauriat's Books served as the greatest chapter of my interest in books as a kid. The Boston-based book chain that dated back to 1872 n...

Crackers and Cheese Tray at Boston Area Restaurants

There was something so wonderfully traditional about Boston area restaurants serving crackers and cheese before the main meal. Some eateri...

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