Boston Aims To Create Its Own 'Times Square'

Vendor stands in the way of Boston's plans to create a "world class theatre district."

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March 21, 2005, 12:00 PM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"The city wants to build the ''Times Square of Boston," envisioned with towering lighted billboards and searchlights glazing the sky. The Hub Ticket Agency owner, who now sells from a trailer, has hired a lawyer and said he is fighting the development. He hinted that he might be appeased by a spot in a new building planned for the location, at the corner of Stuart and Tremont streets."

Thanks to Joshuah Mello

FULL STORY: Ticket vendor fights 'Times Square' plan

Monday, March 21, 2005 in The Boston Globe

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