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August 1, 2011 Next stop: Downtown Noshing – The Boston Globe
The closing of the Borders bookstore has many lamenting the changes in downtown Boston. This Globe editorial highlights the positive things that are still happening in the area including the arrival of two new tenants in our Old Corner Bookstore building, Sweet, a cupcake shop...
July 28, 2011 Lenox Building Shines in Fields Corner
??????? After???????????????? Before????????? The art deco details of the Lenox Building in Fields Corner literally sparkle these days now that work is largely complete on a rehabilitation project carried out by the Cappelletti family with the help of HBI, Fields Corner Main Street (FCMS), and...
July 27, 2011 Take a Tour of Dorchester
Get a new perspective on Dorchester during a MY Dot Tour in August. These free, multi-media tours are led by local teens who will talk about the past, present and future of the community.The hour-long tours take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 6...
July 25, 2011 Inside the Alvah Kittredge Mansion – Boston.com
Scroll through the pictures on boston.com to get a closer look at what the Alvah Kittredge House looks like now. We'll be sharing updates as the renovations progress.Inside the Alvah Kittredge Mansion - Boston.com...
July 21, 2011 Alvah Kittredge House Tour Draws Crowd
The past has clearly not been forgotten in Roxbury. Our behind-the-scenes tour of the historic Alvah Kittredge house attracted many current and former neighbors who have personal memories of the people who once lived or worked in the Greek Revival period Home. They noted how...
July 16, 2011 Project to restore historic Roxbury site – The Boston Globe
On Monday, July 18, we'll be giving people a behind-the-scenes look at the Alvah Kittredge House, a home that is about to be restored to its former glory. We are looking forward to sharing our plans and getting the community more involved. This exciting project...
July 13, 2011 Chipotle moving to historic Boston building – The Boston Globe
The story of the Old Corner Bookstore continues to evolve with a new lease. Read more in today's Boston Globe about the tenant, Chipotle, the history of this significant building, and the ongoing mission of Historic Boston to preserve our city's historic resources in a way...
July 7, 2011 Save The Date
Did you know?In 1836, Alvah Kittredge, a prominent local businessman, a deacon in Roxbury Congregational Church, and one of Roxbury's five elected aldermen built a house on the site of the Revolutionary Roxbury Lower Fort. Also that year: The territory of Wisconsin was created.The Battle of...
June 29, 2011 New Video Highlights Historic Boston’s Mission
Before and after photographs help tell HBI?s story, but it?s not the whole story. They don?t always explain why historic places and preservation are important to communities. Watch this innovative video, created by Boston University student Angela Owens, to see some of Historic Boston?s most recent...