Blizzard of '78

30 years ago: another blizzard shot. Deserted streets. It was absolutely silent when the snow was pounding down at night.

Although I am by no means complaining (on the frostbite level, anyway), the global-warmingly mild winter we are having in the Northeast makes this photo feel like an even more distant memory.

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lady_xoc says:

Do you know what street that is? I can't make it out.
I like how the traffic light is slapped up on the telephone pole. I was 8 years old. A week off from school? Them's was good times!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

.Leili says:

Hey Theresa, this is Boston Avenue. Did you grow up in the area? Your photostream is great -- VERY nostalgic for me!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

lady_xoc says:

depends of your definition of "in the area"...I grew up in shrewsbury, next to worcester. Made some fun family & school field trips into boston though. I live in medford now, on forest st. That street got some history, for sure!
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lady_xoc says:

here's the proof!

Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

.Leili says:

Aaaaaah! Awesome picture!! Thanks, Theresa. You've inspired me to go looking for my own snowsuit modeling shot from 78. If I find it I'll share. I look like a dork in it, can't wait.

Oh, and scratch that remark about it being warm in Boston. It is not warm.
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emilyd10 says:

I was a freshman at Tufts and first time away from California. When the storm hit and I saw all the cars and garages disappearing under the drifts, I just figured that another eastern winter had arrived. My roomate (from Buffalo) had to explain the facts to me...

I remember the sun you show in the photo -- after the storm, I didn't want to stay on campus and get creamed by snowballs, so I walked along the streets of Medford with all the people from town. In the silence after the snow, the people were all quiet too, and just walked along.
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flarthurhu says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Great Storm/Blizzard of Whenever, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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Blizzard of '78

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