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Constitution Wharf – Charlestown, MA

May 30th, 2008
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Restaurant Supplies

Restaurant Supplies - Constitution Wharf
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Posted in: Boston Waterfront, Charlestown MA, Dock Warehousing, Ghost signs, ghost ads & other phantoms.

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  1. Kevin Carroll says:
    January 26, 2009 at 9:07 pm

    The sign above from constitution Wharf which reads in part “enjoy fine food at our restaurants” was for Schrafft’s restaurants- same as the chocolate company.

    see also
    Schrafft’s Center
    Main Street, Charlestown, MA •

    http://www.flatleyco.com/macomm/schraffts/schrafft.htm

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    This building was once the mammoth, Wonka-esque Schrafft’s Candy Factory owned by Frank Shattuck. Schrafft’s was known for his chain of 22 soda-fountain restaurants, where he also sold his candy and chocolate, and which were beautifully decorated in the American style. This establishment is the topic of a book, and those who remember Schrafft’s still feel very nostalgic. Incidentally, this company was one of the first to employ female managers. The legendary building in Charlestown still stands as a Boston landmark, with the bold, distinctive neon sign at the top. It was later restored by the Flatley Company, and now operates as a commercial property.

    The Schrafft’s Center is along the Boston Harborwalk, a pedestrian path meant to revitalize and improve the enjoyment of Boston waterfront and promote its access to the public.