Lyndell's expands, buys Carberry's

[ron_newman]

Here's a story I somehow missed last month: Lyndell's of Ball Square has bought Carberry's in Central Square.

Comments

[svilletheatre.livejournal.com]

I'm actually really bummed to read there that the Ball Square location is going to be renovated to look like the "1880's." I really love the completely authentic 60's feel it has currently and dislike strongly any kind of faux-retro that replaces actual-retro. Plus, it's just the Lyndell's I grew up with so I like it the way it is!

[pekmez.livejournal.com]

The remodel seems pretty silly, since I go there to buy things, not really for the appearance of the store.

But having Carberry's breads and breakfasty goodies in walking distance from my house would be nice, so I hope they move some of the Carberry's recipes to Ball Square as well as some of the Lyndell's recipes to Central!

[closetalker11.livejournal.com]

The remodel seems pretty silly, since I go there to buy things, not really for the appearance of the store.

AGREED!!!!!

[ron_newman]

I guess 1880s is supposed to be authentic to the period when the place first opened, but I agree it's a bit silly. Did they even have electric lights in 1887?

Since you asked...

[hotpoint.livejournal.com]

As of June 30, 1887, the newly established Somerville Electric Light Company reported to the state that it was supplying power to 12 incandescent lamps and 20 arc lamps inside commercial establishments, plus 54 public arc lamps.

My guess is that Lyndell's would not have needed electric (or gas) lighting for the retail area since it would close before sunset every day.