Do you remember these events?

1933

West Pine and Saniford Streets developed. "Admirably adapted for the residence of Gentlemen doing business in the City. Pure SOFT water obtained in great abundance at trifling cost"

1954

Auburndale Club presents "The Philadelphia Story"

1955

Auburndale Woman's Club, Inc celebrates 40th anniversery

1967

Auburndale Community Assocation organized

Billboard above Keyes Pharmacy needs to be removed

1968

Jordan Marsh withdraws its petition to erect a sign with 4 foot high letters

1969

Jordan Marsh will no longer hold monthly sales at its warehouse.

Marriott Hotel opens

Norumbega Park Study Committee issues report on best use of Norumbega land.

1970

Plans drawn for mini-park next to library

Fence installed at Ware's cove parking lot

Marriott petitions for parking garage structure

1971

Library park opens

Bragdon Hall to be replaced

1972

ACA band concert at Lyons Playground

Auburndale Club presents Neil Simon's "Plaza Suite"

Resturant list: Ends of the Earth, Tom's Pizza, The Auburndale Cafe

1974

SAVE WHAT'S LEFT OF NORUMBEGA flyer

The Weaver's Store opens next to "Ends of the Earth"

1975

Winter picnic at Winslow Hall

Transfer-Haul facility opposed

More Save what's left of Norumbega

1978

Big Blizzard closes most streets for 2-3 days

Billboard removed

Liquor store at Star Market refused

Development of the "Castle" public hearing

1981

Riverside Park area cleaned up

Turtle Lane Playhouse opens with "Jesus Christ Superstar"

Marriott expansion voted down

1982

Commonwealth Ave to be improved

Warren Jr High to close

1983

Warren Jr High to be used as new library

Auburndale Yard to be developed

Commonwealth Ave being upgraded

1984

Pump Sales building to be replaced by Simplex Cable

Stable in Auburndale Yard to be razed

1985

Auburndale Package store builds new building next door and tears down existing building for use as parking lot.

1986

Use of Warren Jr High as family housing recommended in case it is not used as a library

1989

Noise barrier sought

Lasell College to develop esker as Glenridge Life Care Facility. Informational meetings scheduled with neighbors.

Aub Coop Bank purchases and renovates 1870 building corner of Lexington and Auburn

1990

Lasell receives 1 million from Minoru Yamawaki

1991

2nd annual community day in Auburn St

Lasell files suit in land court to use esker as elder education facility. Neighbors ask for pledges to help fight suit. $10,250 raised.

1993

Community day at Ware's cove

1870 building to be sold to restaurant

1995

Riverside station to be replaced

1997

1'st ACA meeting at Yamawaki

Nexus bus service starts

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