Fish And Skulls Under Old Washington Street El, Boston, 1985

Good old Harry The Greek’s, where I got my first pair of safety shoes. In the background: Dudley Station on the old Orange Line elevated line. The platforms were made of wood, and a “Let’s Make Every Day Safe Driving Day” billboard, featuring a likeness of Eisenhower, remained remarkably intact 30+ years on, probably because its location directly over the tracks made it vandal-proof. The photo was taken during a big sewer main upgrade project which turned loose an unbelievable number of rats.