Chronicle of changes in Central Square

Central Square is known for its wide variety of ethnic restaurants, churches, bars, and live music and theater venues. Today, it's a growing arts, dining, and technology district. Many startups, including pharmaceutical, video game and Internet companies, have moved research and office operations into the Square to take advantage of the proximity to MIT, Boston medical resources and relatively low costs. Take a look at Central Square's history-- what it was like back in the day, what has recently developed, how we got there, and what might be next. Latest : After closing eight years ago, the nightclub ManRay is returning to Central Square.
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Central Square is known for its wide variety of ethnic restaurants, churches, bars, and live music and theater venues.

Today, it's a growing arts, dining, and technology district.

Many startups, including pharmaceutical, video game and Internet companies, have moved research and office operations into the Square to take advantage of the proximity to MIT, Boston medical resources and relatively low costs.

Take a look at Central Square's history-- what it was like back in the day, what has recently developed, how we got there, and what might be next.


Latest: After closing eight years ago, the nightclub ManRay is returning to Central Square.