A new North End commercial development was presented this week for Cross Street between Hanover and Salem by property owner Charter Realty & Development Corporation. Often referred to as the “Gateway to the North End” and formally as 198 Hanover Street, the property is on the Freedom Trail facing the Rose Kennedy Greenway. The building currently houses Citizen’s Read More…
A longstanding neighborhood institution is closing this week. With the sale of its Cross Street property, J. Pace & Son will be shutting down its North End location this Saturday, October 4th after 40 years. We are passing on this note received from Joe Pace who started his business here in the North End.
The long vacant building on Cross Street near the corner of Endicott Street was torn down this week, next to J. Pace. The one story structure had a sign that said “Cigars” on it from when it was a retail shop. We have not heard any plans for the property other than the usual talk Read More…