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Historic Neighborhood Photo: McLaughlin Building

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Photo courtesy of City Planning Board photographs, Boston Landmarks

This building located on Fulton Street in the North End may look familiar to you because it is still remains today!

Although now it has been converted to condominiums, it is the oldest cast-iron building in New England and was formerly the McLaughlin Elevator Building. It was recognized for it’s signature Italianate Style architecture that was popular in the 1840 – 1855.

Tune in on Thursday’s to view our featured neighborhood photo from back in the day! Submit your historical photos by tagging @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a caption or story telling about your photo.

See past historic neighborhood photo posts.

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