Since Boston's settlement in 1630, the North End has developed from a neighborhood of residences and artisan shops. Known for the nationally important Paul Revere House, which is the oldest standing building in Boston, and the Old North Church, the North End is a destination for tourists.
Historian Anthony Mitchell Sammarco traces the past and present of this vibrant neighborhood that today retains a characteristically Italian flavor. Charlie Rosenberg, who took the contemporary photographs, has worked with Sammarco on several Then & Now books.