This is a photo posted by Alan Pettingale to LinkedIn. Good image to have in mind when someone says, “they don’t build like they used to.” Shows the actual arching action of the masonry even with the flexible lintel. #historicbuildings #masonry #restoration

Photograph (devil’s horns) of March 29, 2025 eclipse as observed east of Caribou, ME at sunrise. Northern Maine was the only area that was free of clouds and far enough east that sunrise occurred while the eclipse was near peak, though not total. #eclipse #sunrise #photography

The oldest cast-iron facade building in New England is in the North End at 120 Fulton Street. ❤️

Historic connection of two timber beams above a cast iron column capital with timber decking above circa 1842. #carpentry #historicpreservation

#earthquake #massachusettes #maine

Let’s hope the Buffalo Bills win the AFC Championship Game and we don’t have to listen to the insufferable tomahawk chant any more this year. Go Bills! #NFL #ChiefsKingdom #BillsMafia

GUYS GUYS THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES ARE DEMONSTRATING ZENO'S PARADOX LIVE ON NATIONAL TV

Traditional New Orleans architecture under the snow. #sneauxday

Throwback: The Patriots are expected to hire Josh McDaniels to be their offensive coordinator, sources say, his third stint in this role. The favorite all along, he interviewed today and solidified his standing. Now, he’ll join Mike Vrabel’s staff and work with Drake Maye.

With the Rams losing today, once again, a non-dome team will win the Super Bowl this year. Eagles, Ravens, Bills, and Commanders can all handle wind, snow, and a cold football.

Great to see that Winteractive is back in Boston creating interactive art installations throughout Downtown!

The City’s Landmarks Commission voted last week to protect Boston City Hall’s architectural integrity, giving it landmark status. #brutalism #architecture #concrete apple.news/Avz9wdtzcRxS...

DOB inspectors have been instructed not to issue violations if the construction tastes delicious enough. All penalties are being waived for unpermitted gingerbread construction through Dec 31.

It would be great to connect with anyone at the Digital Twins in the Built Environment conference!

We needed this rain.

Vaulted sidewalks (sometimes referred to as hollow) are a common feature of historic buildings in Boston. At 26 Court Street, aka City Hall Annex, it is interesting to see the foundation wall and the steel structure supporting the facade without the sidewalk in place. Full renovation is underway.