Is Central Sq Losing Business It May Be Parking Downturn
A Boston report flags Central Square as losing business due to limited parking. It notes the lack of on street space around Mass Ave from City Hall to La Fayette Square, with capacity for about 500 cars but far short in the last week. A cement skeleton garage or double sided spaces are proposed to attract shoppers and keep tax receipts stable.
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Boston
John H. Corcoran Co
Mass. Ave
Essex St
City Hall
la Fayette Sq
Prospect and
Brookling Sts
Ave. Idea
John M Campbell Leads Salvation Army Laundry Group
John M Campbell treasurer of Superior Laundry Co accepts chairmanship of the Salvation Army laundry group for the 1929 40 annual appeal. He has long served East Cambridge Episcopal church as an officer and is president of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce.
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John M. Campbell
Superior Laundry Co
Salvation Army
Campbell
East Cambridge Episcopal Church
Presa
Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
Noize in Cambridge as city camps for local races and plans
Maps of Civic buzz from Cambridge on Thursday night note Lyons in East Cambridge race for Councillor at Large after airlift to New York for Ambers Armstrong contest. Elks gala outing planned near Lowell on Sept 17 led by Atty John F. Carr. Local figures including Dr and Mrs Desmond travel New England and Cape Cod, with other political whispers and beachside relaxations noted.
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Cambridge
Lyons
State Armory
Francis J
Bob) Riley
Lowell
John F. Carr
Joseph Desmond
N. E
Cape Cod
John Tierney
John
Hampton Beach
Eddie Carney
Hollywood
Eddie
Tom Harney
Tom Burke
Tressurer
City Hall
Tom O'Neill
Tom McNamara
Tom Maynard
Tom Gideon
Tom Dillon
Tom O'Hara
Tom Mullane
Tom Sullivan
Edgar Davis
Keeen Asst
Local candidate announces return to run for office
A mayoral candidate reiterates his bid after a previous defeat in a recount by a margin of two votes. He recalls last election support and vows to continue the campaign this year.
Mass. Ave Gas Station Faces Strong Objection Hearing
License Board weighs permit for a 1840 Mass Ave site to operate a first class two-car garage. Harvard Square advocate T. J. Daly supports the project while opponents cite ownership disputes and local impact. The hearing adjourned with continued opposition.
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First National Bank of Boston
Mass. Avenue
T. J. Daly
Harvard Sq
Housing chief awards Boston project contract for 999 units
Washington August 21 United States Housing Administrator Wa than Straus announced a 3 377 000 contract to the John Bowen Company of Boston for a 999 family unit low rent housing project in the Charlestown District Boston. Construction will begin after demolition work is finished.
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Washington
Wathan Straus
United States
John Bowen Company of
Boston
Charlestown
Straus
Cambridge Hospital to Install Harvard X ray Unit
Mayor Lyons announces Cambridge Municipal Hospital will receive a Harvard University funded X ray unit valued at 10 500 for teaching and patient care. A resident director will be chosen by a committee including Dean Burwell and Drs Holmes and OBrien with one mayoral appointee. Maintenance costs to city about 500 annually.
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Cambridge Municipal Hospital
New England
Harvard University
Dean Burwell
George W. Holmes
Frederick W. O'Brien
Harvard
Cambridge
Harding A. Greene
Henry KR. Brigham
Richard C. Evarts
James J. Casey
Lyons
Keeping tax rate at status quo in Cambridge election year
Mayor Lyons runs for reelection pledging to keep the tax rate stable while funding a program of permanent improvements. The city faces a $258,000 deficit share spread over five years, aided by a state provision, and the administration boasts no pay raises this year despite calls from dept heads. The Library Trustees faced protests over a proposed raise.
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Lyons
Cambridge
Mass. Mayors’ Club
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