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“This is another sign that Lawrence is coming back,” said Mayor
Michael J. Sullivan at the ground breaking ceremony of a new
construction going up on Essex Street, held on Friday, March 17,
2006.
Four Seasons Association, lead by Developer Eduard Shenker made
public his intentions of building a three-story building on
400-404 Essex Street, former location of The Blue Bonnet
Restaurant.
According to Shenker, the 2nd and 3rd floors will be residential,
with 1 and 2 bedrooms condominiums for a total of 8. The street
level space will be for commercial use. “I don’t have any tenants,
yet,” said Shenker.
Shenker, a first generation of Russian Immigrant said that he has
been involved with several old building renovation projects since
his arrival to Lawrence in 1977. Finally, he decided to join a
group interested in reviving Essex Street. “Once a vibrant street,
I have the vision that it’s coming back again,” said Shenker.
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