Plank by plank, the Ship Restaurant floating
along the horizon of Route 1 is expected to be torn apart in the next two
weeks.
Ted Regnante, a local attorney representing
developers who plan to construct retail space in its place, said asbestos
remediation and the crafting of a rodent control plan has delayed the
demolition of the iconic building.
“But the plan is going forward,” said
Regnante. “They have been working with a contractor and within the next week to
two weeks, they will start demolition of the ship.”
The property is owned by Ship Mall LLC, a
division of Allston-based Micozzi Management Inc. It was last purchased in 2007
for $16.5 million.
Plans include a 2,500-square-foot
freestanding branch building for East Boston Savings Bank, 7,500-square-feet of
retail space, and a 2,500-square-foot drive-up restaurant and coffee shop.
Once the demolition commences, Regnante
estimates the entire project will take about four to five months.
A bit further down Route 1, the construction
of a 68-unit condominium project at 2 Broadway is slated to begin at the start
of September, said Regnante. The building will be comprised of mostly
two-bedroom units and is expected to take about a year to complete. Regnante
believes the combination of the two projects will enhance the area and create a
more usable space and foot traffic for businesses.
Last spring, the Lynnfield Historical
Commission voiced support of the project, once architectural plans for the
plaza including several touches meant to honor the legacy of the nautical-themed
building were unveiled.
The mast and other characteristics of the
ship, including windows and glass on the second floor, the existing eagle and
six stars, and the red and blue color scheme, will be included in the new
construction.
“We’re creating some mementos for people to
remember and people are excited about it,” said Regnante. “I think it’s going
to be very successful.”
Source:
item live. 11 August 2017
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