Saw this on UHub (link here), as well as the 4 or 5 signs taped to the ground floor windows of the building….Interesting, because I totally agree…the railings look horrendous & I have yet to hear a North End resident say anything good about them. If they were off the beaten path that’d be one Read More…
Once the scaffolding came down, the debate started regarding the ornamental wrought iron railings on the facade of 124-126 Salem Street. Some neighbors created quite a stir on social media, mostly against the design saying it doesn’t belong in the North End. In defense, Crosstown Art penned an explanation of the “Chrysanthemum Building” concept. Shown previously Read More…
The following commentary was submitted by Crosstown Art in the North End, regarding the design of the new construction at 124-126 Salem Street. The chrysanthemum pattern of the railings are decorative, ornate as wrought iron often is at the whim of the artist who weaves it; look at any building in the neighborhood whose fire escapes Read More…
Both North End / Waterfront neighborhood groups supported Collin Yip and his plan to develop 124-126 Salem Street with a five story building in what is now a 13-space parking lot. The new building will include nine condominium units with commercial (restaurant or retail) space on the first floor. The members of the Residents’ Association Read More…