Tag: hancock tower

  • Built In Crane??? Now That’s an Amenity!

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    From this angle, it looks like this building on St. James Avenue has a built in crane. Ed captured this photo of new trees being planted along the sidewalk. He was equally attracted by the wonderful layers of architecture from this spot outside Bacco's Wine & Cheese and the new Bacco's Fine Foods.

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    Photo by Chris Devers used under this creative commons license.

    In reality, the crane or cherry picker was tucked into an alley alongside the building. Some buildings, like the Hancock Tower, do have built in trollies to lower window washers. 

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    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Ed Cherubino & Chris Devers

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  • Framing the Square

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    Copley Square seen through the frame of the doors at the McKim Building of the Boston Public Library.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012  Ed Cherubino  

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  • Marathon Food Truck Move

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    Yesterday, we found The Dining Car, a food truck that is usually in front of the Library on Boylston Street, nosed into the pod of trucks around the block on Stuart Street near Dartmouth.

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    On Tuesday, The Dining Car joined Staff Meal and newcomer Chubby Chickpea over in back of the Hancock Tower. This move clears the Food Truck space on Boylston Street for the Boston Marathon finish line, grandstands, and photobridge.

    Lunch seekers seemed really happy to have a cluster of choices.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
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