August 23, 2011

Harvard Square history video tour

This video explores 25 years of change in Harvard Square, through the eyes of small business owners.

by Craig Lambert

From The September-October 2011 Issue

In its 375th anniversary issue, a piece in Harvard Magazine's Regional section explores how Harvard Square has changed over the last quarter century—the focus of this video. Watch and listen to the owner of Cardullo's (a gourmet food shop), the Hong Kong (a Chinese restaurant and dance/comedy club), and Grendel's Den (a bar/eatery) describe the changes that have unfolded in front of their eyes since 1986.

Published in the September-October 2011 print issue under the headline “Harvard Square, Then and Now,” in the section.

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