Word: allston
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Beal Companies demolished this historic site after a community-based protest led by Timothy McHale and supported by Brighton-Allston Historical Society and Boston Preservation Alliances. Beal Companies proceeded with destruction in 1995 despite the Landmarks Commission's designation of the site as a temporary protected landmark...
After the meeting, Harvard officials said they were optimistic that the anger residents showed would be put aside and Harvard's presence in the neighborhood would benefit both Harvard and Allston...
...think this was a venting session and rightly so," said Paul Berkeley, president of the Allston Civic Association. "Whether trust can be built depends upon how Harvard reacts...
Many of the residents who did not speak during the meeting seemed more positive about Harvard's move into Allston...
...Somebody was going to buy that property anyway," said Allston resident Carole F. Gunning, who has lived in the area for 55 years. "I've always worried that more industry would be detrimental. Harvard usually beautifies the property. I'd rather have an institution of learning than a factory...