Fenway Studios
Posted by: Shorelander
N 42° 20.847 W 071° 05.415
19T E 327831 N 4690470
An Arts and Crafts building for artists.
Waymark Code: WMAXH
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 04/20/2006
Views: 49
Now unfortunately nestled along the ugly Mass Pike, Fenway Studios was and still is an artist's haven. The marker reads:
"A rare Boston example of the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement on architectual design, this innovative structure has been in continuous use for artists' studios and residences since it was built in 1905. Designed by Parker & Thomas, the layout conformed to artist's standards for north light and working space.
"Painters and sculptors from Boston's art community, some of national influence, have been tenants here, including artists of the Boston School in the early years. In 1981, the building was sold to a resident artists' cooperative committed to maintaining Fenway Studios for visual arts."
Agency Responsible for Placement: The Bostonian Society
County: Suffolk
City/Town Name: Boston
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Not listed
Year Placed: Not listed
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