Word: scollay
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...place has changed," he might murmur, and his words would be echoed by the shades of John Endicott, George Washington, and Daniel Webster--all of whom dwelt on the spot known today as Scollay Square...
Before new students come to Harvard they hear a great deal about the cultural riches of Boston; unfortunately most men fall to take advantage of the situation. Scollay Square is probably the one part of Boston that is regularly visited by a really large number of Harvard...
...Yale Club of Boston, when it decided in 1927 to mark the birthplace of its founder, evidently felt slightly embarrassed about the change that has come over the old neighborhood. A plaque was erected--just outside of Scollay Square--with the notation that Eli was actually born a few yards away...
Very little of old Boston is left in Scollay Square, but what does remain seems to be ageless. The greatest staying power is found in the bars that line the Square and the alleys that lead out of it. Boston's first taprooms were located in the area, and if the current population has anything to say about it. Boston's last taprooms will be there...
Mike Todd's Peep Show features some cleaned-up Scollay Square gags and a more appetizing chorus line. Burlesque followers can pick up this number at the Winter Garden...