Church and Monastery to Rise Behind Boston El Car
The Boston Building Department reports active permits with major project plans. A two story Conventual Church and Monastery for the Society of St John the Evangelist at 978 980 Memorial Drive will rise in granite ashlar with a 24 foot tower, costing about 215000, by architects Cram and Ferguson and contractor Turner Construction Co. A four store brick block at 555 561 Mass Ave with cast stone front is planned at 23000, owned by Harris Ginsburg.
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Society of St. John the Evangelist
Memorial Drive
Boston “el
Cram and Ferguson
Boylston St
Boston
Turner Construction Co
Mass. Ave
Harris Ginsburg
Harvard Bazar
Gas Station Hearing Promptly Halted Over Location Plans
A License Commission hearing on Rose Gibbs petition to operate a gas station and a two car lubritorium on River and Auburn streets was halted due to missing precise site plans. Attorney Goldberg argued zoning allowed a gasoline station and noted a fragile framing on site. Residents urged approval citing fire risk concerns while City Engineer questioned pump placement. The session adjourned for one week.
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Rose Gibbs
River Street
Auburn Street
Atty
Masier B. Goldberg
Sadie Abramson
Hyman Abramson
Gutheim
Ray Coolidge
City Engineering Department
Hotels Embrace Permanent Guests At Riverbank Court Cambridge
The Riverbank Court Hotel near Harvard Bridge in Cambridge advertises itself as a modern fireproof hotel with a homelike atmosphere open to permanent residents. Manager William W. Davis notes weekly and monthly rates for those seeking steady residence and offers dining and event spaces.
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Ng Centers
Riverbank Court
Cambridge
Harvard Bridge
William W. Davis
Davis
Riverbank Court Hotel
Local officials hobble with old injuries and political talk
The piece notes figures like Frank H. Golding of the Associated Gas and Electric Co. and City figures Counihan Hillis and others nursing ankle injuries. It hints at political currents including a possible Governor race bid by Dick Russell and a no license drive with voters signing cards describing Cambridge liquor licensing statistics for the 1936 election.
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Frank H. Golding
Associated Gas and Electric Co
Golding
Edward A. Counihan, Sr
Wm. D. Hillis
Chick
Chester
Dick Russell
John L. Wells
Wells Beach
John
Margaret A. Lynch
John D. Lynch
Charles Brusch
Dr. Brusch
Midgie
Streets McMenimen
City Hall
Mr. Carr
Hobbs Brook
Phil Lazarus
Do You Know Contest Offers Weekly Cash Prizes
The Cambridge Sentinel invites readers to win cash by answering questions about articles on prominent local business figures. Winners are chosen weekly with three $5 prizes awarded for complete, confidential responses. Entry deadline is noon Wednesday.
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Cambridge Sentinel
The
Corcoran Enters Congress Race in Ninth District
John H. Corcoran, a prominent local merchant and former campaign manager for Attorney General Dever two years ago and for Mayor Lynch last year, announces his candidacy for Congress in the ninth district. Dick Russell may have reason to watch the red lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Corcoran
Dever
Lynch
Congress
Dick Russell
City Council Condemns Insurance Rates In Brief Session
In a 20 minute meeting Councillor Jerry Sullivan led a mostly empty chamber. The mayor vetoed abolishing Library Trustees citing the Rindge deed. A $75.80 boiler insurance appropriation and a land sale offer at Vas sar Lane were discussed. The insurance rate inquiry produced a blistering report criticizing exchange recommendations and city upgrades.
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Toomey
N. E. Insurance Exchange
Jerry Sullivan
Gibson
Hillis
Delaney
Wyeth
Frederick H. Rindge
May E. Rindge
Building Department
Thomas D. Lonergan
Vassar Lane
Lakeview Avenue
Lynch
Met. Dist. Comm
Magazine Beach
Pill
Cambridge
Gutheim
Percy ©. Charnock
Benjamin M. Hermes
F. A. O’hearn
WN. E. Insurance Exchange
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NICE
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Puimem
Avo
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Chas. F. Hurley
Commonwealth Avenue
Endicott-Johnson
Herman's and
Triangle Work Myer’s
Army & Navy
Main Street
Columbia Bt
U.S. Pat
UNION
Choice
PEARL
Pearl Street
Albert Spitz
Sentinel
Anawera
Council
Exchange
Thos. F. Gibson
Michael A. Rosa
Cabinet Maker
Pearl St. Trowhbridge
K. QO
Colin
S. S. Pierce’s
Boylston Street
Teowreidge
Frank Borelli
Putnam Ave
Brookline St
Ebrip
Massachusetts Avenue
Central Square
York State
P. M
Manhattan
McBride's Cafe
Harvard SQ
Col. Brattle and
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