Tag Archives: The Decks
The Oar House Deck & Tugboats
I’ve been wanting to get a great shot of the tugboats in a nice winter setting, but the Portsmouth Harbor Cruise deck is now blocked off from visitors. Instead I had to climb up on the side of the Oar … Continue reading
Filed under New Hampshire, Portsmouth, Portsmouth's Working Waterfront, Winter
The Spiral Stairs of Poco’s
As the Poco’s deck continues to undergo its makeover, the old spiral fire escape on the back of the building remains unchanged. Below is a broader shot of the decks in warmer times with the spiral stairs visible to the … Continue reading
Filed under New Hampshire, Portsmouth, Portsmouth's Working Waterfront, Restaurants, Winter
The Decks are Closed for Winter
The Decks are one of the busiest places in all of Portsmouth on a hot summer afternoon, but in the middle of December, they’re snow covered and quiet as the city continues with its improvement projects to the walkways and … Continue reading
A Ceres Street Update
Despite being closed for the season, the Decks along the waterfront are still seeing plenty of activity. The first shot hints at the new drainage and stonework below – as seen in the 2nd shot. The River House’s deck (seen … Continue reading
Filed under Fall, New Hampshire, Portsmouth, Rebuilding Portsmouth, Restaurants
Bow Street By Day | Bow Street by Night
Bow Street ranks as one of my favorite places in the city. It connects the Memorial Bridge to Market Street, with great restaurants (and decks on the water) lining the street as well as several local businesses, a theater, the … Continue reading
Portsmouth Rooftops & The Missing (Poco’s) Deck
Today’s double feature includes some Portsmouth rooftops (& an awful lot of chimneys from the vantage point of the High/Hanover Street Parking Garage) and the case of the missing deck. If you are like me and don’t (yet) have a … Continue reading
Tugboats & A Glassy River
Yet another take on the Moran Towing tugboats on the Portsmouth waterfront. I liked the glassy reflections in this shot taken in the evening light. Also updated the header today with a crop from this shot – a wider feel … Continue reading
Filed under Fall, New Hampshire, Portsmouth, Portsmouth's Working Waterfront
Ceres Street Beautification Project
Work has recently begun on the beautification of the Ceres Street corridor, which will continue to improve the city’s appeal to (residents and) tourists and make it a little less rugged in the alleyway that accesses the decks. As I’ve … Continue reading
Filed under New Hampshire, Portsmouth, Rebuilding Portsmouth, Restaurants
The River House Deck
The River House is the newest addition among Portsmouth’s Decks, replacing the former Stockpot. This is a late evening summer scene with a freighter docked at the Portsmouth pier and the tugboats in the background as well. I love the … Continue reading
The Ice Cream Cone
Portsmouth’s unique alley behind the tugboats and en route to the Decks is known as Ceres Street, which will soon be getting a facelift courtesy of the City. Last time I featured Annabelle’s on the site, people commented that they … Continue reading
Filed under New Hampshire, Portsmouth, Portsmouth's Signs, Restaurants
