Stanhope Street, located in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, was developed in the 1860s and evolved from a service alley for horse stables into a commercial thoroughfare. Its history is marked by adaptive reuse, with historic buildings being converted over time to meet the changing needs of the city.
- Initial development: Stanhope Street was laid out in the 1860s. It was a pleasant side street built between Berkeley and Clarendon Streets to serve the wealthy Back Bay residential area.
- Stables and carriage houses: Stanhope Street was home to stables and carriage houses built for affluent residents. By 1868, a row of stables existed, including the Richards-Follett-Pfaff Stables at 39 Stanhope Street, designed by architect Nathaniel Jeremiah Bradlee.
- Decline of the stable era: With the rise of the automobile, the need for horse stables waned. By the 1920s and 1930s, these stable buildings were converted into repair shops, warehouses, and eventually restaurants and residential spaces as you will still find it today
- Stanhope Street has hosted some of Boston's most famous restaurants such as: A German restaurant called Gundlach's Hofbrau, followed by the Red Coach Grill, Satch's, and the Red Lantern
- Stanhope Hotel: A new hotel is planned for 39 Stanhope Street. A revised 2023 proposal by Stanhope Hotel Holdings seeks to preserve the facade of the historic 1868 stable building while constructing a hotel behind it.
- A hidden treasure: Residents and community members see the street as a "hidden treasure" with a unique and evolving character. The street's history exemplifies Boston's pattern of reusing and adapting its built environment
Now is your time to be a part of history and create your dream home at 13-19 Stanhope Street!
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