The Tobin Bridge, Chelsea

photographed by Joe Greene

Early transport between Boston and Chelsea was by Ferry. In 1803, the Salem Turnpike was extended across the Mystic River to Charlestown, where the Charles River Bridge then connected to downtown Boston. The new Mystic River bridge had two draw spans and cost $53,000 to construct.

The Maurice J. Tobin Memorial Bridge, a cantilever truss bridge that spans more than two miles from Boston to Chelsea over the Mystic River replaced the former Chelsea Bridge on February 2, 1950, and is the largest bridge in New England.

Some of these photographs were shot 20 years ago on film, and I still continue to take pictures of it so please check back to see whats new!

Forbes Island, Chelsea

photographed by Joe Greene

In 1840, Forbes Island was an 18 building, 17 acre industrial site along the Chelsea River and Mill Creek, and home to the Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Co. Forbes Park was a plan to breath life into several of these Civil War era buildings, by Architects Urban Design and Development.

In 2005, Forbes Park was being planned as a cutting edge sustainable urban development of over 300 units. This conversion of this old industrial area along the Chelsea River would be equipped with a plumbing system running on recycled rain water, a fleet of electric cars, solar panels, and a wind turbine.

Model units were furnished, interested buyers prepared their finances, but unfortunately the project never made it to completion and in 2024 it suffered a massive fire.

I photographed the demo, construction and model units at Forbes from 2007 to 2008. Available for the first time, my 36 page 8.5 x 11 glossy Zine reveals the resurection of one historic structure, and the peeling paint and spooky interiors of another waiting it’s turn.

Metal On Metal

photographs by Joe Greene

Metal on Metal are photographs of scrap metal, printed on aluminum. This series of images will compliment any private place or public space.

Editions are limited to 5 of each image in each size, all are signed and numbered by the artist and are ready to hang.
All images are printed on high gloss metal, exhibit mounted w/ black inset metal frame w/ a french cleat.

Sizes, prices and designer discounts upon request

For a full color printed catalog, to make a purchase or for more info, please contact joe@joegreenephoto.com