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| 209.1 | Nuke/level/fumigate the place. All 3 are necessary | BUILD::MORGAN | | Tue Apr 03 1990 13:12 | 10 |
| Well, I must say, that's the first time I've heard of the Red Door
referred to as a former LOUNGE! Stepping up in the world...
What'll replace the beautiful decor, pool table, softball & hockey
pictures adorning the walls, cigar ash filled glasses, bathrooms fit
only for royalty, and of course the famous catacombs?
Doesn't the Red Door building hold some type of historical significance?
Steve
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| 209.2 | Wait for the excavation! | SONATA::HICKOX | Stow Vice | Tue Apr 03 1990 13:49 | 5 |
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RE. -1 The historical signifigance is that PA is still in the
cellar!
Mark
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| 209.3 | | RAMBLR::MORONEY | How do you get this car out of second gear? | Tue Apr 03 1990 14:44 | 3 |
| I think I missed something. What's so special about the cellar of the place?
-Mike (who's never been in there)
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| 209.4 | Hope this helps... | BUILD::MORGAN | | Tue Apr 03 1990 15:23 | 7 |
| re: -1
Bill Skirton was known to nap in what was referred to as the catacombs.
This was generally done on a daily basis after sucking down a few drops
of ginger brandy.
Steve
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| 209.5 | Eau De REd Door? | STUDIO::VLASAK | Have you added to the deficit today? | Tue Apr 03 1990 16:21 | 7 |
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Did you know that you can actually buy Red Door perfume?
Saw it on the telly!
Bob V.
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| 209.6 | Memories | SENIOR::IGNACHUCK | | Wed Apr 04 1990 00:18 | 21 |
| Oh, the memories of the RED DOOR!!!
Steve, didn't you play for the RED DOOR Softball team in the old
Maynard Softball League? Or are afraid to admit it?
I played (?) for and coached the 117 House team (PKO4 in those days).
By the way, before MY time, the RED DOOR was located under what is
now the Copper Kettle and the now vacant stores along Main Street
toward the Fitness Corner. They actually had a bowling alley in
there once. They moved up the street to the Polish American Club
when that went under in the late 50's.
The Basile Brothers are amazing. Ever see the crowds on a Friday and
Saturday night at the Quarterdeck? We need more hard working folks
like them in town.
Lastly, does anyone know them? I collect beer advertising and there
are a few goodies inside the RED DOOR I'd like to get, or buy.....
Frank
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| 209.7 | | BUILD::MORGAN | | Wed Apr 04 1990 10:56 | 13 |
| Frank,
Yup, I played for the Red Door softball and hockey teams (hockey team
is still active in the over-30 league). Won a couple of hockey
championships and the Maynard Softball League championship in '79 (and
I still proudly wear the jacket - only one I ever got). Ma and Bill
Skirton really treated those that played sports for them well.
Homemade Polish food and liquid refreshments were there for us more
often than not. I remember you guys from the 117 House (that's how I
came to know you!). Always gave everyone a tough game. Those were
some good times, until ruined by a certain few. Gotta run.
Steve
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| 209.8 | The Quarterdeck IS GREAT! | LEAF::LANE | | Wed Apr 18 1990 12:14 | 14 |
| Hi,
I'm glad to see this note about the Basilli's new resturant. I know
them all very well. They are great guys, with the motto, "quality
is everything!" You can see this by the way they work hard, and always
have the best fish! One of the brothers is a commercial fisherman and
the other four run the fish market and resturant. The plans for the
new "RED DOOR" are absolutely dynamic! You'll have to wait and see!!
The Quarterdeck is a great place to eat, if you haven't already tried
it!
nancy
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| 209.9 | fresh pasta everyday along with their great bread | ASABET::C_AQUILIA | | Tue Apr 24 1990 12:57 | 18 |
| i have talked to steve several times regarding the quarterdeck and
their new place "alias.. the old red door". it seems that the
building is special, as you say 'historical' because of the beams and
other structural things in it. they were going to demolish the whole
building (and nuke and fumigate the place) but seriously, they decided
to restore the building in hopes of having something really special.
the family comes from waltham, and yes they do strive on quality.
their new place is going to be 'northern' italian with fresh pastas,
special homemade sauces straight from gram's and lots of other goodies.
they also plan to have some function rooms for dec parties. i'm
looking forward to that especially!
my .02
cja
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| 209.10 | WEST END HISTORY | SENIOR::IGNACHUCK | | Tue Apr 24 1990 20:27 | 39 |
| I don't know the historical significance of the building before it's
use as a Polish American Club before the Red Door bought it in the
late 50's, but you might be interested in knowing that the area of
Main Street from the old railroad tracks up was always known as the
"West End". There was a large rooming house in the vacant lot next
to the Quarterdeck, which was known as the West End House.
While I'm at it, Foley and Sons used to be Whitmac Furniture for
many years (my father was born in an apartment on the second floor
in 1917). Next to that was the beloved Avalon Club and next to that
is Rosie's ( the first Digital Rooming house for visiting training
students). This is also the oldest remaining original Mill building
which was moved to make room for Building 1.
After the West End House, where the Quarterdeck is now, was Sundo's
Barber Shop in the 40's and 50's before Sundo moved further up Main
Street. His son, Eddie, re-opened that shop a few years ago, and
is VERY successful as the Main Street Barber Shop, next to the
Mobil Station. The vacant building which recently housed Crimson
Travel and a Kitchen Remodeling shop was Buscemi's Market for many
years and I think it's still owned by the Buscemi family.
Ray and Sons was a very popular resturaunt and hall known as
Millstreams. FYI, the liquor license was transferred to a liquor
store in the Victory Plaza which continues the Millstream name.
The Town Building site was the old Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
which burned down in the early 50's and caused the building of the
Green Meadow School. Another FYI, in the Green Meadow parking lot,
the granite slabs that serve as parking bumpers are from the foundation
of the Wilson School.
Also in the West End was Last Chance France's Gas Station and Variety
Store, where the Mobil Station is now. Every kid could get a few
gallons of gas on credit there when in need.
You probably didn't need to know all this, but what the heck!
Frank
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| 209.11 | whatever happened to the east, north and south end? :-) | BUILD::MORGAN | | Wed Apr 25 1990 10:22 | 7 |
| Thanks for the info, Frank. I've lived in Maynard all my life and
never knew about Wilson school or the fact that Rosies was originally a
mill building. I do know about "the west end" as many old timers still
refer to it as that. I've been told that there was more than one
"speakeasy" in the west end during the days of prohibition.
Steve
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