This photo shows Blackstone Street looking up towards the North End circa 1950. While the majority of this scenery has changed, one thing you may still be familiar with is the street market taking place, referred to as Haymarket! At the time of this picture, street vendors were much more confined, as the street was Read More…
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BRA’s Comment Letter on Parcel 9 (Haymarket/Blackstone St)
The full Parcel 9 comment letter by the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) to the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority (MTA) can be accessed below: Click Here to Read the Complete BRA Parcel 9 Comment Letter dated July 30, 2009 (pdf) Most of the 7-page letter reviews the pros/cons of the four finalists, emphasizing its desire to aggressively Read More…


