Un-crating her feelings
By adamg on Wed, 12/24/2008 - 4:40pm
Stacie reports she is sadder than she thought she'd be at the Harvard Square Crate & Barrel up & closing:
... When I worked at Harvard, my office was behind the C&B and I could see it across the weird poky courtyard in the back from the window near my desk. I have gotten some things in that store that I just plain really like and still use frequently (like the vase I use the most, and wooden spoons, and cutlery).
So many things about Cambridge have changed in the last decade, that it would be a long list to include them all. This change, however, seems particularly unfortunate. ...
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That's an unfortunate
That's an unfortunate sentiment on the author's part. The closing of a formulaic chain store, no matter how upscale, is hardly the worst thing to happen in Cambridge in recent years.
But what will replace it?
This is a landmark modernist building, designed to show off stylish merchandise in lots of brightly-lit glass display windows. Crate & Barrel used it well. Will the next retailer be as savvy?
What will replace it.
Luxury condos, of course!
Apple Store!
Apple Store!