Atlantic Wharf (née Russia Wharf) | Atlantic Ave | Waterfront

[ablarc]

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^ Greed.

 

[bostoncitywalk]

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Taken Saturday, September 19, 2009:




http://www.flickr.com/photos/bostoncitywalk/

 

[ablarc]

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^ Truly Dullsville.

 

[GMACK24]

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Look! A real city!

A shame this architecturally rich district isn't a focal point in Boston's nightlife.

I know it really is a shame. There are a dozen or so abandoned buildings over there and why are there no bars ? There is "Drink" and "Lucky's" but those are on the other side. All that stuff near Gilette needs ground floor bars / restaurants / retail.

Hopefully with the completion of Channel Center that can become a reality.
Saw them sprucing up the former Chimeria building recently as well.
Across from the old A Street Pizza / sub shop place.

 

[GMACK24]

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^^ Looks like it's 51 Melcher St to me. I used to work in that building in a contractor's field office. There was a mix of artists' studios, industrial office space, and other light industrial use (I think there was a printing press above us). Really shitty, C-class space, but a handsome building and a great location. The landlord started bouncing everyone when their leases came up because the owner was planning to develop. High end residential at the time . . . was going to be "the next SoHo" if I recall correctly . . .

I think the owner was Beacon Capital at the time (the guys who took a bath on the Channel Center), but don't quote me on that.

yep that's the address......

 

[czsz]

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Hopefully with the completion of Channel Center that can become a reality.

Can one complex change a neighborhood? Will Channel Center do for Ft. Point what Faneuil Hall did for downtown in the 70s?

 

[ablarc]

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^ Does Channel Center have an idea as compelling as Ben Thompson's for Faneuil Hall Marketplace ?

 

[atlrvr]

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Is there adequate public transportation to Channel Center?

 

[GMACK24]

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all good questions and sadly I think the answer is no...

 

[briv]

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^ Does Channel Center have an idea as compelling as Ben Thompson's for Faneuil Hall Marketplace ?

I think this sort of panacea thinking kills cities. I dont think the FP needs "attractions" or a "destination". It just needs the basics. Get lots, and lots of people living and working there, and the rest will take care of itself if we just let it.

 

[Boston02124]

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from logan today

 

[Boston02124]

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and from the Greenway today

 

[Boston02124]

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from congress st otb

 

[Meadowhawk]

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Thanks Boston02124 for your continued excellent coverage on this building. I really think when this project is complete you should approach the buildings owners and sell your pictures to them for their archive. You could place them in a portfolio and offer it for sale if you decided on that idea. I know others will disagree with me, but I believe this building to be the best structure built in Boston in a very long time. It is a welcome addition to the waterfront. It is unfortunate to be placed next to the Intercontinental, which IMO detracts from it a bit, just too much glass concentrated in that area. But, that being said, it is strong enough to make a bold statement on its own. It is still a magnificent achievement on many levels and I think it will be spectacular lit up at nightime. As far as I'm concerned you could never take too many pictures of it. Thanks again.

 

[Suffolk 83]

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DP

 

[Patriots_1228]

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I think it would have looked really nice if the thick white mullions were also on the thin facade.Either way this tower is just plain awesome.

 

[czsz]

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Saw this from the platform at S Station today - the glass is very nice, and it adds to the sense of urban enclosure from the platform area.

 

[JohnAKeith]

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You can see Atlantic Wharf from the South Station platform?

 

[czsz]

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Yes, very plainly. Unless there was another 20+ story glass building going up next to the Federal Reserve...

I wouldn't try taking a photo from that perspective, though, given, well, this shit.

 

[Justin7]

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Has there been any progress at street level? I'm looking forward to seeing the glass interact with the three old buildings at the base of Congress St.