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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Ralph Johnston, WEBmaster, REV B 1-5-98