Boston, Massachusetts, USA

In Boston, one of the American cities most associated with the beginning of the United States, the North End neighborhood is today known for it's narrow streets, many excellent restaurants, and a large community of residents of Italian descent.  But back in April 1775, circumstances were otherwise.   This statue pictured above in the North End pays tribute to Paul Revere with the Old North Church, built in 1723, visible in the background.  The signal lanterns of Paul Revere were displayed in the steeple of this church and warned of the march of the British troops to Lexington and Concord during the American Revolution. (The Boston Bruins jersey covering Mr. Revere is a temporary homage to the local hockey team currently in contention for the Stanley Cup, the Holy Grail of hockey in North America.)

Inside the Old North Church, (officially Christ Church in the City of Boston).

Charter Street Park in the North End.

Christopher Columbus Park in the North End.  The building with the clock tower poking out from the skyline  is the Custom House.

The Custom House and Quincy Market area near Government Center.

The Quincy Market is a popular tourist spot.  Within the building are dozens upon dozens of food purveyors offering a wide range of ethnic and local food.  They also have an events room and who would have thought that today there would be the competition for the Triple Crown of Yo-Yo in which the most talented players compete for cash and prizes.  Go figure.

And next door, from about sun-up to sun-down, every Friday and Saturday all year except Christmas and New Year's, is the Haymarket open air produce market where merchants offer great prices on fresh produce - and have since the early 1800's.