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Assembly Row

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Maria
September 2, 2019
Somerville’s Assembly Row won the Curbed Cup earlier this month for the second consecutive year, meaning that a plethora of Curbed Boston readers consider the newish enclave on the Mystic the region’s best neighborhood. Assembly Row may be the new kid on the block, but we’re passionate about our history and our connection to Somerville. When you’re here, you can see it show up in big and small ways. Those little plaques you step on every few feet on the sidewalks? Each reads “You Are Here” in a different one of the 62 languages that are spoken in Somerville. Those big trusses that tower above the amphitheater, and later this year will be joined by others on the south end? They were reclaimed from the Central Steel building that once stood on this property and now stand as an icon that connects the present to the past. The unique design carved into the brick outside Earls? The Edsel emblem, which is central to our history. After all, the Ford assembly plant that stood here from 1926 to 1958 was the only place where the Ford Edsel was fully built and assembled.
Somerville’s Assembly Row won the Curbed Cup earlier this month for the second consecutive year, meaning that a plethora of Curbed Boston readers consider the newish enclave on the Mystic the region’s best neighborhood. Assembly Row may be the new kid on the block, but we’re passionate about our his…
Kenan
October 16, 2018
beautiful area to hang around
Avi
September 10, 2018
Hip new outdoor mall along the Mystic River, with good cafes, BBQ, and shopping.
Lioene
June 12, 2018
Shopping center with big-box stores selling products such as apparel, craft supplies & housewares.
Adolfo & Linda
April 17, 2018
If you need anything... you'll find it here.

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