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Thursday, October 25, 2012

What Would You Want to See in Endangered Durgin Garage?

There are four empty retail spaces in the Durgin Garage, and we want to know what you would pick.

Put on your Town Planning Caps, because it's time to share your vision for the Durgin Garage building. The 2012 Preservation Massachusetts list of "Most endangered historic resources" includes the Durgin Garage, built in 1926. Of the seven storefronts in the building, today only a handful are occupied by Tiny Hanger (currently celebrating a 1-year anniversary), Jerusalem Pita and Brookline Superette. Every now and again, we like to ask you What Businesses is Brookline Missing? On Route 9, for example, we asked last month what people would like to see.  Take a second, think about what you'd like to see, and share it with us in the comments section below. If you were looking for businesses to fill in the remaining four storefronts, who would…

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lisa wasserman sivan

5:34 pm on Friday, March 15, 2013

this is exactly what I am looking to develop in Brookline: coworking space for the independent professionals who live in the neighborhood and work from home. would love to connect with freelancers to further this venture. www.lisawassermansivan.com   more ›

Monday, October 8, 2012

Durgin Garage Listed as Endangered

A historic Brookline locale, with several empty storefronts, is deteriorating and now listed as an endangered resource.

A Coolidge Corner landmark was recently listed alongside the Worcester Palladium and Fitchburg City hall as historic, important to the community, and endangered. This year's Preservation Massachusetts list of "Most endangered historic resources" includes the Durgin Garage, built in 1926. Of the seven storefronts, today only a handful are occupied by Tiny Hanger, Jerusalem Pita and Brookline Superette. This placement should encourage future developers to give preservation a place at the table as new plans go forward.  Two Brookline locals concerned about the future of the garage were pleased with the press release issued at the end of last week. Eunice White and Jean Stringham, were quoted in the release saying, “Preservation Massachusetts…

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