Liberty Mall
Boston Common Set for Upgrade
Residents of Beacon Hill Real Estate Rejoice
Boston Common, located in Beacon Hill Real Estate, is set to debut its new ‘face lift’ this summer, with free wireless Internet access, chessboard and checkerboard rentals, and an outdoor piano, among other various improvements. 
Crews will break ground next month on the long-awaited face lift for the shabby plaza surrounding the Brewer Fountain near Tremont Street.
The $1.5 million initiative will replaced cracked concrete with granite, plant trees, and install a sprinkler system in Liberty Mall, the grassy area leading to the State House. That’s not all however; sketches approved by the city show a newly invigorated piazza with 30 patio tables, umbrellas, and 70 movable chairs for residents to enjoy.
The plans also include a few unusual touches, such as a “reading room” that will be stocked with newspapers, magazines, and carts with 400 books, a high end food truck that sells hot meals, and the professional-grade electric keyboard (made to look like a piano on wheels), which will offer lunchtime entertainment for Boston apartments residents as early as July.
“These new upgrades will bring much-needed vitality back to this area and provide all of the amenities our residents and visitors deserve in this historic location.’’
–Mayor Thomas M. Menino
This is the latest phase of a renovation project that started with a rehabilitation of the fountain at the center of the plaza. The bronze sculpture had been imported from Switzerland by a wealthy merchant, Gardner Brewer, and was assembled on the Common in 1868. The fountain spurted water again last spring after a $640,000 repair project, and in addition to the piano and activities, the common is set to go beyond just granite and grass.
So just who is paying for all this? The current project will be funded by private donations, according to the Friends of the Public Garden, which has already raised almost $1 million. Those who donate $100,000 or more will be honored by having their names inscribed in a granite band surrounding the plaza, while lesser contributions will be recognized with benches and trees.
Whether you live in a Beacon Hill apartment, Brighton MA home, or Back Bay condo, this change is going to benefit everyone. To find your own Beacon Hill Real Estate or Boston Home for sale, please contact Phoenix Realty today to schedule a viewing.
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