North End in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Building a Landmark
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, September 18, 2023
1. Building a Landmark Marker
The challenge of building the Florentine Café was given to Bradford Construction Company by the Riccio Family in 1995. A demanding task since the family wanted to keep the old original look of the late 1800's. To do this Bradford Construction Company demolished the existing cafe that was totally dilapidated and began construction of what was to become a North End landmark. Gerry Riccio and builder Donald Roy collaborated on a design that would blend into the neighborhood charm. Great care went into wood selection. Five hundred year old white oak trees were harvested from the mountains of Connecticut and were used extensively in the construction of all interior and exterior wood trim, including the magnificent bar. All trim and woodwork was milled right on the job site by master craftsman and done the old fashion way by hand. The results speak for themselves. So step into the past and enjoy the Florentine Cafe. The North End's oldest bar and first open door restaurant.
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Location. 42° 21.859′ N, 71° 3.228′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in North End. Marker is on Hanover Street near Prince Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 333 Hanover Street, Boston MA 02113, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Leonard's Roman Catholic Church (a few steps from this marker); Mansion of Gov. Hutchinson (within shouting distance of this marker); Garden Court Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Here Lived Paul Revere (within shouting distance of this marker); Paul Revere House (within shouting distance of this marker); North Square Houses, 1715 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Paul Revere House (within shouting distance of this marker); Moses Pierce-Hichborn House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, September 18, 2023
2. Building a Landmark Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
