Old home movie of Fenway Park, Winthrop, and Old Orchard Beach

by Andrew on April 27, 2012

Got a real treat for you on this fine Friday morning. This 8mm film features Fenway Park, Winthrop, and Old Orchard Beach.

Wow, Fenway Park on an old 8mm with nice shots of the Splendid Splinter, Ted Williams. That alone is worth a look at this short home movie.

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