Featured as #1 My Top Ten List about why I am optimistic about the town and its future.

Check out the Worcester Business Journal Nov 2007 Article on Crane St.

Ample parking at new Crane Street complex

Dark Horse Pub officially opened week of Sept 10, 2007
 

Come dine at the Hop Vine!
 

Read Worcester Magazines review of the Hop Vine - Congratulations on their 4 Star rating
 

Inside Dark Horse Pub

Visit their new Bakery!

Art complex opening - June 28, 2007 &
Sept 14, 2007 photos
http://www.sevengaits.com/
 

View looking east (www.12crane.com) showing the Sevengaits Project Space (www.sevengaits.com) and streetscape.
In the window a glimpse of two gowns created by Eddi Phillips is provided.
Can you identify the famous local musician depicted in the middle?
 

An interesting view from the balcony of Noelle Nevolo's paintings.
The tiny view of the Quinebaug River is shown through the window.
 
 

Side by side a costume by designer Eddi Phillips with painting by Noelle Nevolo.
 
 

Five of Eddi Phillip's creations on view.
Models from left are: Aoífe McCarthy, Georgie Hunt and Hilary Smith - all friends from Pomfret, CT.
Looking through the window,  a view of the bicycle trial is shown.

An early evening view of the opening reception.
 

John Ferarra, sculptor with his creation  "Silent Spring: in homage to Rachel Carson".
The iron sculpture is nestled at the end of the 12 Crane building, creating a dramatic focal point.

http://www.sevengaits.com/

Front view - Aug 2006 and March 2004 below left

At left (2004 view of 12 Crane St), at Right the Flat Iron and 12 Crane on 21-Feb-07

Glass Artist Shawn Conroy with on of the many artistic displays for Crane St- March 2007

Check out their new Website

A peek inside at the renovation progress

Photos of progress on the backside of the building
 

Check out myspace.com for Crane St.

How to become a member of the 12 Crane Street Founders Club

12 Crane Street HISTORY - Compiled by Margaret Morrissey

1870 deBeers Map of Southbridge shows W Edwards & Son at this site.
Possibly a distribution center, in consideration of the proximity to the Rail Road Depot.
W. Edwards & Son, Flour & Grain Commission Merchants, Hamilton St., Southbridge Centre

1918 Sanborn Map
Cold Storage Fire Proof Construction; 1915, Advanced Concrete; Reinforced Concrete floors & Roof Tile Curtain walls; Scuppered Floors; Refrigerating Machinery

in 1919-1920 Southbridge and Sturbridge Massachusetts Directory, published by Henry M. Meek Publishing Co., Salem, MA.
Bradley, Leland E (Belle C) Wholesale Meats and Provisions
(house at 8 Edwards St.)

1952 Manning’s Directory
added Frozen Food Lockers to their name

(Atlas Club at 24 Crane Street in 1952)

1966 Polk’s Directory
Hill Packing Co. – managed by Philip Laliberte

1971 Polk’s Directory
Palmerino Wholesalers Inc.
President Anthony Palmerino

1982 Polk’s Directory
Palmerino Wholesalers Inc. - Candy, Tobacco and Sundries Wholesalers.
President G. Palmerino

Able Plumbing Supply – 2003?
 

McNally  to 2005?

McCarthy / Murphy open complex in 2007!

The Flat Iron and St. Mary's as it appeared in 1892..
The Street Labeled Paine Street is actually Pine St. and assumed to be a mistake. Crane St at the bottom.

More 1892 views of Southbridge

Image from http://local.live.com/