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12 Dec The Legacy of Publishers Ticknor and Fields at the Old Corner Bookstore, Part 2
Literary historian Rob Velella recently spoke at the Old South Meetinghouse on the extraordinary history of Ticknor and Fields whose 19th century publishing hegemony made the Old Corner Bookstore one of the most importance places in American literary history.30 Nov 2017 Illuminus Art Festival Features Old Corner Bookstore in AR
Historic Boston’s new augmented reality installation at the Old Corner Bookstore – Look Again – was selected to be part of this year’s Illuminus Art Festival in downtown Boston on November 3rd and 4th. A partnership between the non-profit Illuminus and the Downtown Boston BID,...
28 Nov The Legacy of Publishers Ticknor and Fields at the Old Corner Bookstore, Part 1
Literary historian Rob Velella recently spoke at the Old South Meetinghouse on the extraordinary history of Ticknor and Fields whose 19th century publishing hegemony made the Old Corner Bookstore one of the most importance places in American literary history. Rob graciously permitted HBI to re-print...
30 Oct Look Again! The Old Corner Bookstore in AR Nov. 3rd and 4th at Illuminus!
The Old Corner Bookstore in Augmented Reality is one of 10 contemporary art installations to be featured in Downtown Boston’s 2017 Illuminus contemporary art and light festival between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m on Friday November 3rd and Saturday November 4th. “The O.C.B.” is the...10 Jul HBI re-envisions the Old Corner Bookstore for its 300th anniversary
HBI re-envisions the Old Corner Bookstore for its 300th anniversary27 Jun HBI Advisors Gather to Re-Envision the Old Corner Bookstore
HBI?s Council of Advisors spring meeting took place in the tallest building in Downtown Boston yet focused on one of the neighborhoods smallest buildings ? the Old Corner Bookstore. HBI welcomed the group of 45 Advisors and special guests to the 58th floor of the...
09 Jun HBI Welcomes Dig Inn to Old Corner Bookstore
On June 1, 2017 Dig Inn, a New York-based fast casual eatery opened its doors at 277 Washington St. It is the second of three Boston locations planned this year. The restaurant serves customizable bowls in which diners build a meal by choosing a base...
12 Aug Dig Inn moves in to the Old Corner Bookstore
Making their way into Boston, New York-based fresh food restaurant Dig Inn recently signed a lease for space in the Old Corner Bookstore building in Downtown Boston. This will be Dig Inn’s second Boston location after one store opened on Boylston Street earlier this year....
21 Dec Old Corner Bookstore
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Old Corner Bookstore, 1718, Boston, MA HBI was incorporated in 1960 to save this building via direct acquisition and restoration. In 1985, HBI redesigned interior circulation to utilize long-abandoned space on upper floors for commercial office space, and upgraded fire, safety, and mechanical systems....