Fletcher and Dutton Streets area---The Old and the New (Nov. 18, 2021)

The Old and the New. There will be changes in this area, I saw three pieces of property for sale within a few blocks.

I parked at this shopping area at the intersection of Dutton and Perkins. There are 1-2 restaurants there. It is next to the Western Canal Walkway, shown below. (Photo above taken in 2019.)

I walked around the building and came out at Fletcher St. with Dutton Street on the left and right (at Dunkin's).

F. S. Perkins Machinist, on Fletcher Street (see permit at the end).

Looking up on Fletcher Street. The park and Suffolk Street on the right.

Suffolk Street area was very pretty.

I'm on Fletcher Street and crossed over to take some pictures.

From Dunkins' (2019 photo), I'm at the intersection of Fletcher and Dutton Streets. To the left is McKittriks Industrial Supply. Now closed. It is a huge building.

Facing  51 Fletcher St., Furey's Cafe had the below sign posted. And, a white X on top.

Facing Dunkin's and Fletcher Street.

 

The photo above was taken on June 22, 2019.

I walked around the back to the drive-thru and was beside the Pawtucket Canal where I took the below pictures.

Depending on where I stand, I could get rid of the crane.

The Dunkin DriveThru.

Permit for 60 Fletcher Street. For the stone building.

Appleton Street to Central Plaza, Photos from the week of November 14, 2021.

I tried to think of something on this street that many of you would know. So this is how I got there from Westford to Chelmsford Streets.

The Lord Overpass is pretty much flat now from Chelmsford Street to the beginning of 287 Appleton Street. Durkin's is on the left. A shot below to look back.

Views down the street were taken on two days this week. Some are in different angles because of the sun. But, you know where you are.

The Owl Diner is still there on the right, after the old overpass.

Elliott Street on the left, I took another piture of the well-known hot dog restaurant, made famous by Ed McMahon, Johnny Carson's sidekick.

 

It seems that Haffner's and the Salvation Army Headquarters has been there forever.

The Verizon Company has offices in one of these buildings. In the past, one building used to be the telephone company.  Maybe somebody can offer me some correct details.

Of course this caught my eye, the big white X on the red sign.

Not sure if you can read the plans.

I've always loved the stone end wall.

At the end of this row are a group of trees shading the nicest little parking lot. You do have to pay, but with all the times I've been there, it's never been full. It is on the corner of Appleton and Gorham, right across from Danas.

Gorham Street, with the parking lot. Dana's across the street.

On Gorham, facing Central Street.

Appleton Street, almost to Church Street.

On Appleton Street, there is a Dunkin' shop on the left, Church Street ahead.

Church Street. I walked through the parking lot, it brought back many memories of years past when I lived nearby. I did my shopping at Stop and Shop, Zayre's, and used the laundromat when I ate at Friendly's restaurant. There was also an original Dunkin Donut shop, I remember they made them there, an electronic store, I think it was Radio Shack.

The old Stop and Shop is now a gym.

In this area was where the four businesses I discusssed were located.

The old Zayres now had another business. I'll have to check it out.

Walking back, the road design has changed, all cars go toward the right and need to decide which of the four e they want to go on.