Lee Costa

Tag: architecture

Along the Way — June 1, 2026 — South Weymouth Naval Air Station

The Naval Air Station at South Weymouth opened in 1942 as a blimp base, built to run anti-submarine patrols along the North Atlantic coast during World War II. It closed for good in 1997. In between it was a lot of things — including, for a while, a holding lot for hundreds of recalled Volkswagen…
Barn and Pasture at Little Acres

We pulled into the John Little Conservation Area lot and the farm across the street caught our eye before we even got out of the car. Cedar shakes, a gambrel roof, a hay sign on the barn door. We walked over. The Herefords noticed us too. Little Acres Farm, Union Street, Marshfield.
Peddocks Island Chapel

I made the trip to Pemberton Point with one thing in mind — Peddocks Island Chapel. The light was perfect. Built in 1941 as a non-denominational military chapel, it served Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish services for soldiers and their families at Fort Andrews — and later as a place of worship for Italian prisoners of…
A Quiet Morning on the Longfellow

I was eager to get out for another sunrise walk, and the Longfellow Bridge turned out to be the right place to spend my Saturday morning. It has always fascinated me how, in some cities, there’s a narrow window where they feel like they belong to no one in particular. A brief stretch of time…
The Yellow House on Grant Street

I was making my way through Weymouth the other afternoon and spotted this yellow house on the corner of Grant Street. The golden light was hitting the siding just right, and that sweeping curve in the road made it impossible to walk past without stopping for a frame.
A Stop at Montezuma Castle

While visiting Sedona, we made a quick trip to see Montezuma Castle National Monument in the Verde Valley. Built by the Sinagua people around 700 years ago, the five story cliff dwelling sits about 70 feet up in a limestone alcove, still remarkably intact after centuries. You cannot go inside, but visitors can view it from a short path…
Chapel of the Holy Cross, Sedona — Built Into the Rock

Sedona, Arizona · Chapel Road · Part 4 of a Sedona Series The Chapel of the Holy Cross is one of those places that stops you before you even get through the door. Built directly into the red rock face above Sedona, the structure rises out of the sandstone as if it had always belonged…
Sunrise from the BU Bridge

A cold February morning, the Charles River mostly frozen as the skyline slowly caught the first light. From the BU Bridge, the city felt still. Steam lifted from rooftops as the sun broke between the buildings, sending a sharp burst of gold across the ice before the light softened. I stepped about ten feet onto…
Blue Hour from the Other Side of Boston

This weekend, I headed to East Boston to catch first light along the harbor. I started at Lewis Mall Wharf, hoping the early sun would light up the skyline. That was the shot I had in mind. Clean reflections and warm light hitting the glass. It never really happened. The clouds held, and the city…
Early Hours in Quincy Square

I parked just west of Chestnut Street and started walking toward the Town Hall area as the light began to come up. The streets were empty and the sky overcast, holding everything in a flat, even tone. Quincy Square was quiet at that hour. Storefronts were closed, sidewalks clear, and the usual movement hadn’t started…
After Hours

During an early morning walk through Boston’s North End on the way to the waterfront, these entryways caught my eye. The street was empty, the brickwork evenly lit, and the interior light revealed small details that disappear once the day begins.
Yellow and Green

A row of seasonal houses brightens the edge of a neighborhood in Hull, Massachusetts, holding onto their color through winter. I was drawn to how the owners painted the boarded doors and windows to match, turning a practical choice into a thoughtful detail.