Studying 1-24 Cross St.
Jenna S.
Cross Street 1-24, is located directly off Haymarket Square in Boston’s North End. Haymarket Square is the epicenter of Boston's food chain making it serve as a type of focal point for the city. The parcel is located close to the Boston and Maine Railroad's huge depot. The parcel underwent a series of drastic changes especially in the street patterns from the 19th-20th centuries. My study centers this parcel beginning in 1883 telling the story of landowners, lodging houses, and streets expansions.
Landowners:
-Who owned the majority of the buildings?
-Did they live and work close to their properties? -What were their occupations?
Lodging Houses:
-What role did lodging houses play in the Cross St. atmosphere?
-Was there nightlife? -Were they a hot spot for drama?