South Boston friends build igloo with millions watching progress on Instagram

An igloo has popped up in the backyard of a South Boston property and it’s taking the neighborhood and internet by storm. Jack Tarca and his buddies started building the structure two weeks ago when Boston’s cold weather hit.

They saw a news story about parents using cake pans to make small igloos with their children, and they decided to take it to the next level.

“We ordered 80 bins, and the next day started filling them up,” said Tarca of their ice brick creating prowess. “I knew nothing about making an igloo. I have some experience with ice. I played hockey all of my life, and I used to build outdoor rinks with my dad in the winter.”…

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