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What I’m Thankful For… West End Memories

What I’m Thankful For… West End MemoriesBy Leigh Blander This Thanksgiving weekend, many of us are reflecting on what we’re grateful for. We were curious about the memories for which West Enders give thanks, so we reached out on social media to ask. Below is a sample of what people said (respondents are identified only…

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The Nazis of Copley Square: A Talk by Charles Gallagher

The Nazis of Copley Square: A Talk by Charles GallagherCharlestown Patriot-Bridge The West End Museum (WEM) welcomed Boston College professor, Charles Gallagher, for a discussion about his book, “Nazis of Copley Square: The Forgotten Story of the Christian Front,” on  November 9. In his book, Gallagher explains the lived-experiences of Catholic Boston in the 1930s-1940s,…

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West End Museum Gets Developers’ Payments for Repairs

West End Museum Gets Developers’ Payments for RepairsBanker & Tradesman Portions of The Hub on Causeway and Bulfinch Crossing developments’ community benefits packages will be put toward ongoing repairs and redesign of the West End Museum. The neighborhood historical museum has been closed since burst pipes flooded its ground-floor exhibit space at 150 Staniford St.…

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BPDA delivers funding to West End Museum to support rehabilitation efforts following flood

“The West End Museum is a historical treasure that reflects Boston’s cultural legacy,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “I’m excited that this funding will support the reopening of this important cultural institution. I’m grateful to the BPDA and our community partners for ensuring that this neighborhood’s history can be connected to our communities for generations to come.”

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Massachusetts General Hospital Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Clinical Care Building

Massachusetts General Hospital Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Clinical Care BuildingMassachusetts General Hospital BOSTON – Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of Mass General Brigham, on Thursday, October 27, broke ground on a multi-year construction project for a new, state-of-the-art clinical care facility along Cambridge Street, enabling MGH to address ongoing growth of services and the need for increased…

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Feeling Thankful for the West End

Feeling Thankful for the West EndBy Leigh Blander As we approach Thanksgiving, we want to hear from former and current West Enders: What are you most thankful for about your time in the neighborhood? Maybe it’s basketball games at the old West End House or favorite teachers at the Winchell School. Perhaps it’s holiday celebrations…

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October 2022 Newsletter

October 2022 NewsletterA Message from the Director Hello Friends of The WEM, As always seems to be the case, it’s been a hectic few months at The WEM. The difference this time, thankfully, is that most things have been positive. First, and most importantly, Bob Potenza (see the article below) and I are both now full-time employees.…