Tuesday, September 05, 2006

210 South Street Ultra Lux-Lofts


210 South Street was built in 1919 to be 'the finest in the leather and shoe district' and has held a prominent position in the history of the shoe and leather trade. From the early 19th century to the mid 20th century, the leather industry was an important economic engine in New England , employing hundreds of thousands of workers in mills and factories and 210 South Street stood at the epicenter of the shoe and leather trade in Boston. Designed by the architectural firm, Monks & Johnson, 210 South Street was originally the tallest building in the area. It's exterior is adorned with ornamented pilasters, segmented arched pediments and heraldic ornaments. Originally designed as a merchant building for the marketing, design and assembling of leather products such as shoes, harnesses and machine belts, 210 South Street has stood as a cornerstone of the south side of Boston's skyline for over 80 years.

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