The part of Kenmore Square in the photo got decimated when the interstate was extended downtown and BU was mostly a commuter college. I'm not sure when the nice building on the corner got demolished and replaced with the eyesore that is the Citizen's bank. 1965?
BU didn't do away with what remained of the old Kenmore Square until the mid 1990s.
Today the rents are high because it's Boston and rents are high everywhere. I'm bummed they built offices in the square and not housing. The Buckminister would have been prefect to convert back to efficiency units as there's a real need for small apartments. Although given the weakening of demand for lab/office space, maybe there's still a chance.
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still sad about Hotel Buckminster
...and the general slow Kendall-ization of Kenmore. Such a shame that the rents are too jacked up for the area to cater to BU students and staff.
Bu staff cannot afford it.
Bu staff cannot afford it.
Blame the interstate
The part of Kenmore Square in the photo got decimated when the interstate was extended downtown and BU was mostly a commuter college. I'm not sure when the nice building on the corner got demolished and replaced with the eyesore that is the Citizen's bank. 1965?
BU didn't do away with what remained of the old Kenmore Square until the mid 1990s.
Today the rents are high because it's Boston and rents are high everywhere. I'm bummed they built offices in the square and not housing. The Buckminister would have been prefect to convert back to efficiency units as there's a real need for small apartments. Although given the weakening of demand for lab/office space, maybe there's still a chance.
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had to be later than 1965
Because I was still buying $2 albums at N.E. Music City in 1970 (basement floor of whatever the Citizens eyesore replaced)
Ouch that traffic. Did the
Ouch that traffic. Did the BPD also recklessly drive around very important passengers back then?
Why don't you look it up?
Oh, wait - sealions don't look things up - they just ask questions!
You really should start charging her rent
At market rate, you are just giving away so much space in your head for free.
Magoo sez
Where in the world is Magoo Sandiego.
Hint: Magoo is betwixt the trees the sing. Magoo.
who let you out of the basement?
Get back where you belong.
I think the two streets in the picture
are Beacon and Comm. Ave.
Never ask me for directions
You're right; fixed.
"Where the Popeye's used to be..."
Don't ever change, Boston.