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Allan Rohan Crite Boston Home Celebrated
Artist's Home Gets Place in History from Chris Lovett on Vimeo.
The video featured above is a Boston Herald report on Cabot & Company's open house held on Columbus Street last month in honor of local artist, Allan Rohan Crite. The event was a Boston homes open house and dedication ceremony for the late artist in the South End, who was commemorated with an elegant plaque in Crite's honor.
Allan Rohan Crite Open House
Allan Rohan Crite House Condominium
Ribbon Cutting by Mayor Menino
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY JUNE 20th 2:00-4:00 PM
410 COLUMBUS AVENUE SOUTH END
On June 20th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Cabot & Company will be hosting an OPEN HOUSE
and special exhibition of Allan Rohan Crite's artwork, sponsered by Citibank (South End Financial Center: 1365 Washington Street Boston, MA 02118)
The late artist lived for over 90 years in the South End of Boston. He spent 40 illustrious years in the brownstone at 410 Columbus Avenue. This home is exemplary of South end condos, as it has been completely restored to its original Victorian splendor. It now consists of 3 luxury condominiums with 2011 amenities including Chef's kitchens with islands, granite and marble baths, designer lighting, Cat 6 wiring, surround sound and I-POD docks, eco-friendly cabinetry and Porcelanosa tile, soaking tubs, Elfa closet systems,and decks and terraces overlooking Carleton Park - a luscious urban oasis.
The developer, Webb Place Development, Cabot & Company, and the Allan Rohan Crite Research Institute will be offering refreshments, music, and beverages and invite our guests to preview the fabulous Boston luxury real estate residences.The building has great local and historical significance as the Rainbow Coalition was formed in the storefront. The street level also served as a meeting place for the Black Panthers, and a salon for artists, neighbors, philosophers, art enthusiasts and friends. Enjoy ART AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD!
Allan Rohan Crite
1910-2007
Master Visual Artist, Painter, Printmaker, Author, Lecturer, Historian & Good Neighbor
"As a Visual Artist, I am in the communication business....I am a part of that tradition, a storyteller of my part of the story of man..that collective memory we call 'history'. It is the memory of the past which shapes the present and gives guidance to the future. I am a storyteller of my view of the African American experience: in a local sense the neighborhood; and in a larger sense, a part of the total human experience."
Shelagh Brennan
617-896-5002
Unda Standing The Bawstin Neighborhoods
Moving to Boston?
Welcome! Apartment hunting can be stressful especially when you’re not familiar 
with city or neighborhoods. Newcomers to Boston might realize they need a little help communicating with the indigenous folk. So to help you find an apartment as quickly as possible while still understanding the language of the locals, here are a few tips to make your rental process in your new hometown of Boston a little easier:
Select a Neighborhood.
Finding a neighborhood & community you love is important.
Back Bay: With its classic, elegant brownstones Back Bay competes with Beacon Hill for the title of most prestigious Boston address. This is definitely a place to consider if you want to be in the center of it all. Take a stroll down the Commonwealth Avenue mall to the Public Gahden. Shop at Copley Square,Prudential Center malls or Newbury St.
Commute & Pahking: Back Bay is pretty much in the center of things. You can easily walk to downtown. There are plenty of green lines, Amtrack at Back Bay Station, entrance to the Mass Turnpike, or access to Storrow. If you’re bringing your cah, you might want to consider renting a parking space…expect $200-$400/month.
Beacon Hill: One of Boston’s smallest neighborhoods and most prestigious. Stately brownstones on narrow cobblestone streets are illuminated by gaslight lamps. Shopping along Charles St you’ll find intimate restaurants and a variety of unique decorating and antique shops.
Commute & Pahking: Like Back Bay, living in Beacon Hill allows you to easily walk to work downtown. Also a plus, it’s convenient to many schools, such as Suffolk and Emerson, and convenient to Mass General Hospital. Easy access to red and green T lines too! Finding cah pahking can be a bit taxing, however.
The North End: The streets are narrow and lined with apartment buildings. It feels a lot like a small town in Italy. Find plenty of local Italian restaurants…stop in and odda the veal pahm! Sip espresso or grab a cuppa cawfee from one of the many delicious pastry shops. Famous for Hanover St and The Old North Church, this charming neighborhood brings a different saint’s festival almost every weekend in the summah-time. Great Waterfront pahks as well!!
Commute & Pahking: If you in the Financial District, you can walk to work. Subway access is via the Haymarket stop on the orange & green lines. Good option for Suffolk, Tufts, or Emerson students. If you have to bring your cah….good luck, miracles can sometimes happen.
The South End: Think of a livelier, more multicultural Back Bay.The South End is full of Victorian-era brick row houses or brownstones on tree-lined streets. Aht galleries, such as the Boston Center for the Arts, sponsor a variety of cultural programs, from theater to art exhibits. Trendy restaurants are lined up along Tremont Street and Columbus Avenue. Bonuses include outdoor space (often patios, decks, roof decks) and a dog park at Peters Park.
Commute & Pahking: The neighborhood has the orange line subway, Amtrack at Back Bay Station and Back Bay entrance to Mass Turnpike. Not as challenging as North End or Beacon Hill for pahking the cah, as long as you get a resident sticker.
The Fenway : If living near one of the last original remaining ballparks isn’t enough for you, the Fenway neighborhoods is ultra convenient for students attending Berklee, Northeastern, Simmons, or Boston University, to name a few. A less expensive neighborhood, it can serve as a relief to students with roommates who are looking to save on cash by taking advantage of one bedroom and two bedroom splits.
Commute & Pahking: Not too bad, unless the Red Sox are playing. Easy access to green line T, Cambridge, Massachusetts Avenue, and most importantly (you knew I’d say it) The Green Monstah.
There are many incredible neighborhoods I haven’t even mentioned (Bay Village, Charlestown, Cambridge, Financial District, Seaport District, South Boston, Waterfront, just to name a few) but hopefully these little insights will help you to find the “Bawstin” apartment and home of your dreams.
The South End -15 Minutes on Two Blocks of Shawmut Avenue
I finally managed to get into Coppa (www.coppaboston.com) for dinner last Thursday night, on my third try. Ken Orringer’s newest restaurant serves tapas style, locally sourced, Italian food. They do not accept reservations, and they reach capacity at 30 diners, so landing a table in this hot spot is no small feat. Previous attempts to dine there resulted in 2.5-3 hour wait times – no thanks. This time, I arrived with my dining companion at 5:10. They open daily for dinner at 5:30, and begin taking names at 5:25PM.
With 15 minutes to kill, I strolled down Shawmut Avenue, past some really great little sole proprietorships, like the Polka Dog Bakery (www.polkadog.com) which was selling homemade Valentine’s treats for the local pet population. Next door, I came upon South End Formaggio (www.southendformaggio.com) singled out by Oprah Winfrey as one of the best gourmet grocers in the country. You can pick up artisinal cheese and chocolates, French wine and Champagne, and anything else you need to whip up a Barefoot Contessa worthy feast to impress and indulge your guests. There’s also the Syrian Grocery, an institution for 75 years selling exotic spices, dried fruits, and South End lore.
With 5 more minutes to kill, I stopped into my friend Jill Goldberg’s fine home furnishings shop called HUDSON (www.hudsonboston.com). Situated right next to the best cupcake bakery in town, The Buttery (www.southendbuttery.com), HUDSON has claimed numerous of my paychecks over the last three years as I’ve furnished and accessorized many rooms of my home with her well edited collection.
Rushing back down Shawmut to claim my spot at Coppa, I was reminded of the importance of small independent businesses to the vitality of a community. I passed a jeweler’s shop, drycleaners, kitchen design studio, and two or three more small and wonderful restaurants. What distinguishes Boston and its neighborhoods from other cities (besides the beautiful architecture) is the careful non-proliferation of chain stores, strip malls, and neon-lit fast food restaurants. Here in the South End, the shops are often staffed by their owners. These owners all live and shop in the same community. They care deeply about the health and well-being of the neighborhood. Perhaps that is why the South End weathered the national downturn in the housing market, and emerged stronger, more vital, and in demand by buyers and renters.
Coppa was delicious. I was given a prime seat in the front window to watch the parade of South End residents coming to and fro. If you go, try the hand made pasta dishes, hangar steak a-la-plancha, faro salad, arancini stuffed with fontina, and the pizza margherita. You are likely to see Ken Orringer himself manning the grill, pouring drinks and chatting up diners. Say hi, and think how great it would be to find your own spot to call home in the South End.
The Super Bowl of Boston Real Estate!
It's early February, and anyone with a pulse knows that it's time for the Super Bowl! As usual, the Super Bowl this year is full of all kinds of storylines. The heartwarming story of the New Orleans Saints reinvigorating a city once devastated by Hurricane Katrina. The half human, half machine Peyton Manning making his case for the greatest player in NFL history. The stories are endless.
At Cabot and Company, we have the occasional debate on football, but most of our conversation revolves around what great deals we have in the office. Having said that (any Curb Your Enthusiasm fans here?), what better way to explain how incredible our Boston apartment rental deals are than in NFL football terms?
Lets go straight to the action:
THE HEARTBREAKER: I grew up in St. Louis and naturally became a Rams fan. We had a great run for a few years and even got a Super Bowl ring in '99, but the loss to the Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVI crushed me. Not only were we favored, we were favored BIG. I've never forgotten about that game and hold a grudge against the Patriots to this day. We have these buildings on Beacon St. that always seem to break the hearts of clients who rush to fill out an application on an apartment only to find out it has been rented. This has happened all too often. Well, we have one of those studios available right now! Don't get your heartbroken like me...search our rentals now!
THE KREM DE LA KREM: I am by no means a Colts fan nor am I really a Peyton Manning fan, and I know how much you New Englanders are going to disagree/hate me for this but Peyton will end up being the best quarterback and perhaps best player in the history of the NFL. He has completely revolutionized the quarterback position almost to the point where his offensive coordinator can take a nap during the game. He is that good at reading defenses and calling audibles accordingly. If Peyton Manning was 2 bedroom/2 bathroom apartment in Boston, he would be this unreal apartment we have on Newbury at the Prince building. At $3600, this place boasts of incredible sunlight with floor to ceiling windows, tons of space, in unit laundry not to mention the amenities of a concierge and gorgeous roof deck that the Prince building offers! This, folks, is the Peyton Manning of apartment rentals in Boston.
YOUR REHAB PROJECT SURE NOT TO DISAPPOINT: The St. Louis Rams win/loss record over the last three seasons is 6-42 yet I am still a Rams fan. In fact, as cruel joke, one of my friends bought me a Rams jersey for my birthday with the number 1 on it and where the last name of the player usually is, he had "I Believe" printed on the jersey. What a wiseguy. Anyways, I still wear the jersey with a little bit of sarcasm and a little bit of hope. The Rams have to get better at some point, right? With a healthy amount of draft picks coming in next year's NFL draft and a fresh batch of guys in the Rams front office who actually understand how to evaluate talent, the Rams are sure to rebound in the next couple of years. Behold an apartment on Beacon St. that has retooled and reloaded with the pizazz that it once possessed long ago. A stunning floor thru 1 bedroom on Beacon for $2100 with a brand new kitchen and bathroom, in unit laundry and great front to rear sunlight. The Rams can only hope to look as good as this apartment looks now.
I'll end this blog segment with the my prediction for the big game: While Drew Brees leads an inspired Saints squad, Peyton Manning torches the Saints defense. Colts win 27-23. Manning becomes MVP of the Super Bowl dethroning Tom Brady as the best QB in football. Sorry Pats fans. It's true.
That just about does it for your lesson in how NFL football relates to Boston real estate (first lesson ever taught on the subject?). Snatch one of these apartments up and sit back, relax and enjoy the game.
(Photo credit: http://www.orlandowelcomecenter.com/images/dolphins-stadium-photo.jpg)
