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West End man who boldly went where no man had gone before, dies, 83

Leonard Nimoy Remembers Boston's West End Neighborhood

Leonard Nimoy, who grew up in the West End, died today.

Last year, he talked about life in the West End - and its destruction by wrecking balls - in an interview with the Yiddish Book Center.

Boston city records show that in 1948, when he was 17, Nimoy set up a child-photography business:

Leonard Nimoy's business record

Image via the Boston City Archives, which still has the original record book.

Chris Devers linked us to a copy of the short film Nimoy narrated for the Museum of Science's Mugar Omni Theater:

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He was a treasure...

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...and prosper. He was a gem - and a true son of the West End. He never forgot where he came from.

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BDC published this just yesterday: http://www.bdcwire.com/leonard-nimoy-boston/

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I really hope MOS posts the "time capsule of new england" in full online in memory. The whole "he grew up 3 blocks from here" part was such a part of my child hood

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It's there now!

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that's a bootleg

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The Leonard Nimoy voiceover from the IMAX theater at MOS

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLP4eX7Yf40

Man I loved those IMAX shows growing up as a nerd in the 'burbs

Lets try the fancy youtube embed:

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I remember being blown away by this, the first time I ever visited the Omni Theater.

(Sending it to my Dad, who got me hooked on Star Trek as a kid, and who I got to take to the Omni once.)

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Quite sad. In a way, Nimoy was the legacy of the West End post destruction.

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Saw him at Symphony Hall last year -- class act. As someone who loves Boston history and the architectural treasures that have been able to survive the wrecking ball in the name of 'world class city' progress, I've always admired how he spoke out against the destruction of the West End.

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Check out The West End Museum !
http://thewestendmuseum.org/

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aw man :-/

Rest In Peace, Spock :(

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A true son of the old West End.

Aside from his "Star Trek" fame, I loved his 1970s "In Search Of" TV series.

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"bit" roles he had was in an episode of Colombo, where he was a surgeon who was accused of attempting to kill another surgeon. But, as we all know, it's very difficult for anyone to pull one off on Peter Falk, even for Mr. Spock.

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He never should've put on the red shirt in the '80s.

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Rest in peace, Spock :(...

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Paris the Great.

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This one did it.

*sniff* I think I have something in my eye.

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With the passing of Leonard Nimoy, we have not only lost a talented actor, but a proud product of Boston’s neighborhoods and English High School. Mr. Nimoy never forgot his Boston roots and the spirit of his work lives on in the future generations of children who continue to be inspired by his iconic portrayal of Mr. Spock.

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Knew this was coming, but it hurts all the same...live long and prosper, buddy.

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RIP to a fellow bostonian and englishman

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I grew up with my mother proudly repeating we "came from the same neighborhood". His vivid recollection of our urban village is precious and I will miss his charm, wit and authentic pride in his West End roots. Fair forward...

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As Spock fans know, Nimoy got the idea for the LLAP salute from ancient Jewish priestly tradition. The ark at the Vilna Shul on Beacon Hill features a carving showing two hands in a familiar arrangement.

Vilna Shul hands

Vilna Shul ark photo by Theron LaBounty. Posted under this Creative Commons license.

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What's the correct link at "showing two hands in a familiar arrangement."?... it didn't work !

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I just tried it and it worked. It's possible the site's getting slammed - I wasn't the only one to link to the account of Purim at the Vilna Shul.

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I think we need to start talking about putting up a statue of Leonard Nimoy, maybe on Cambridge St. Either that or name the BPL West End Branch the Leonard Nimoy Branch. Think about it, the guy was a class act and was proud of his Boston roots.

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Great idea ! Leonard Nimoy Branch Boston Public Library! Ask a favorite City Councilor to add it to the City Council Docket...
https://www.youtube.com/user/BostonCityCouncil/videos

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