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When the Perkins School For the Blind Was in JP

From the archives of the Jamaica Plain Historical Society: "Students in Miss Roeske's music appreciation class at the Perkins Institution for the Blind. Located at the corner of Perkins and Day Streets in Hyde Square, the school was founded in 1887 and served children through age nine. For general instruction, students were segregated by sex. As you can see in the photograph, African-American children were welcomed. The school was an outgrowth of the Perkins Institution for the Blind in South Boston, founded by Samuel Gridley Howe."

Students in Miss Roeske’s music appreciation class at the Perkins Institution for the Blind. Located at the corner of Perkins and Day Streets in Hyde Square, the school was founded in 1887 and served children through age nine. For general instruction, students were segregated by sex. As you can see in the photograph, African-American children were welcomed. The school was an outgrowth of the Perkins Institution for the Blind in South Boston, founded by Samuel Gridley Howe. Credit: JP Historical Society

From the archives of the Jamaica Plain Historical Society: “Students in Miss Roeske’s music appreciation class at the Perkins Institution for the Blind. Located at the corner of Pekins and Day Streets in Hyde Square, the school was founded in 1887 and served children through age nine. For general instruction, students were segregated by sex. As you can see in the photograph, African-American children were welcomed. The school was an outgrowth of the Perkins Institution for the Blind in South Boston, founded by Samuel Gridley Howe.”

Steve Lurkel

Steve Lurkel. As seen on Washington Street in JP, June 10, 2015.

Steve Lurkel. As seen on Washington Street in JP, June 10, 2015. Credit: Chris Helms

“Steve Lurkel,” who might be the shy first cousin of Steve Urkel, is easy to miss as you walk down Washington Street.

The Commons at Forest Hills Station Rises

The elevator shaft under construction at The Commons at Forest Hills Station, a 280-unit apartment complex at New Washington and Washington streets.

The elevator shaft under construction at The Commons at Forest Hills Station, a 280-unit apartment complex at New Washington and Washington streets. Credit: Chris Helms

The amount of construction going on around Forest Hills is staggering. As the Casey Overpass is demolished, next door the elevator shaft for The Commons at Forest Hills Station, a 280-unit apartment complex at New Washington and Washington streets, has been rising.

Among the Ruins

Jonathan Ulman shared this extraordinary view of the Casey Arborway project. Follow the local drummer on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jmudrums.

Jonathan Ulman shared this extraordinary view of the Casey Arborway project. Follow the local drummer on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jmudrums.

Jonathan Ulman shared this extraordinary view of the Casey Arborway project. Follow the local drummer on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jmudrums.

Biblical Sunset

Sunset over Forest Hills Station, June 24, 2015.

Sunset over Forest Hills Station, June 24, 2015. Credit: Claudia Dunne

Remember that epic sunset a few weeks ago? Claudia Dunne of Forest Hills and the Dog Park Association of Southwest Boston captured this view above the station.

Tearing It Down

Workers dismantle the Casey Overpass, June 29, 2015.

Workers dismantle the Casey Overpass, June 29, 2015. Credit: Chris Helms

Workers using huge equipment take down the Casey Overpass while another crew member wets down the area to limit dust.

‘To Whoever Stole The Bridge…’

Sign in the window of Grenier Print Shop, 3202 Washington St., on Monday, June 29, 2015.

Sign in the window of Grenier Print Shop, 3202 Washington St., on Monday, June 29, 2015.

Anyone seen a bridge? There seems to one missing, as stated in this sign in the window at Grenier Print Shop on Washington Street.

Some Chicks Marry Chicks. Get Over It.

Kate Anderson at Bella Luna/The Milky Way on Friday, June 26, 2015.

Kate Anderson at Bella Luna/The Milky Way on Friday, June 26, 2015.

Friday the neighborhood celebrated the Supreme Court decision making marriage equality the law of the land in all 50 states. Among those making merry was Kate Anderson, seen here at Bella Luna/The Milky Way with her “Some Chicks Marry Chicks. Get Over It,” t-shirt.