Since I and the New Haven Independent broke the story earlier this week, it’s been very much on my mind: 105-year-old ACME is closing. It’s Crown Street building will take on a new life. And Robert Greenberg, grandson of the original founder, will need to find a new place for his expansive collection of objects […]
Robert Greenberg
Carefully Dismantling History – by Mike Franzman
The Old Barge Restaurant, on Front Street since the 1860’s, was carefully dismantled over the last few months, to allow for packing, shipping, and possible re-assembly in Brooklyn, New York, as a working establishment. Here are photographs of the process. -[mf] The Old Barge Restaurant, on Front Street in New Haven, ready to […]
Downtown Crossing Will Revitalize Coliseum Site – by Mike Franzman
Today, “Downtown Crossing” was officially unveiled: a plan to revitalize the old New Haven Coliseum site (a parking lot since 2007). This plan will also reconnect the city, including all new roads, a connection to Union Station, a four-star hotel, many restaurants, and a lot of jobs. Downtown Crossing – a plan to revitalize the old […]