Roslindale Substation formally re-opens as co-working space/beer hall with a pop-up bookshop

The Substation in Roslindale Square formally opened today, starting with a performance by Musiconnects overlooking Adams Park.

The former trolley substation at Washington Street and Cummins Highway has actually been open for several years, with uses that have included a craft-beer shop and a beer hall.

Adam Rogoff, who helped steer the transformation of a decaying, unused eyesore into a large community space, said that going forward, the building with the tall ceilings - and a heavy hook left over from its electrical-power days, will serve as home base for WorkHub at the SubStation, a beer hall served by a rotation of local breweries, currently the Brockton Beer Co. and for a series of events.