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architecture critic praised the renovation for its boldness in architecturally-conservative Boston. In 1991, the renovation was chosen as one of the 19 best works of the year by the
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announced plans to open a store on the first three floors of the building. The outlet – billed as the largest record store in the country – opened on
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890:"First Look: T.J. Maxx Opens on Newbury Street by Hynes Station"
785:"Boston Residential Group nears closeout of 83,000 s/f property"
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347:. G.W. Bromley & Co. 1902. Plate 22 – via Ward Maps.
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217:The building (right) in 1919
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