Monthly Archives: August 2024

Read-Ott House, RIP

Posted on August 28, 2024 by David Brussat

After years of effort by those who wished to save it, the Read-Ott House succumbed to demolition on Monday by its owner, the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church next door to it on Walcott Street, in Pawtucket’s … Continue reading →

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My guess on Penn Station

Posted on August 6, 2024 by David Brussat

Not much news lately on the idea of rebuilding Pennsylvania Station as it was originally designed by architects McKim Mead & White in 1910. The station was torn down in 1963 and replaced by the existing mess of a rail … Continue reading →

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