Count Down

Quincy Center T garage is being demolished one floor at a time.  This view is taken from an empty Burgin Parkway looking south.

Lights Out at the Wolly

Many people are sad to see the Wollaston Theater, fondly known as "The Wolly," come crumbling down this week.  The demo crew told me that the fixtures will be auctioned off at some point.  Maybe the historical society or the mayor's office will talk Mr. Fang (the property owner) into donating one of the fixtures as a museum piece or perhaps the chandeliers could be repurposed somewhere in Wollaston.  I will post a short series on the WollyTheater in coming days.  I encourage people to comment and share your stories about this special Wollaston landmark that bit the dust this week.

Out With The Old . . . In With The New

The 1922 version of Quincy High School is 99% gone, except for this pile of rubble and lots of memories for those who walked the halls there for the last 91 years.  It's state-of-the-art replacement school is seen in the background. 

Stairway to . . .

This stairway used to lead to the east entrance to the old Quincy High.  You can see Bethany Church in the background.  I believe this stairway will eventually lead to a landscaped open-space area and parking lot.

The Walls Came Tumbling Down

Another day of demo at the site of the old Quincy High School.  Plans are to have the 1922 structure down before the start of school next week at an abutting property.

Going, Going ...

There is not much left of the old Quincy High School sign . . . or building.
"This Old House" feature will be back next week.

Tread Lightly!

This is a view of the front staircase (minus the granite stairs) to the old Quincy High School which is being readied for demolition.

Rubble

A couple of front stairs and a light sconce are seen here in the rubble in front of the old Quincy High School.

Air Conditioned the Natural Way

 The old Quincy High School has had all its windows removed before its final demise.

Getting The Scoop

The old Quincy High School is coming down piece by piece.

Thursday Is "This Old House Day"

There is not much left of this 1920 house at 24 Newcomb Street. This house, along with 2 others on Newcomb Street, are being razed to make room for the Y.M.C.A. expansion. The land for this property will be repurposed as a parking lot . . . so much for "this" old house.