Burlington Mall on day one, July 1968, when it was just a Burlington hall. No second floor. Full Burlington Mall history here.
This McDonald’s (below) stood where Lester’s Roadside BBQ is today, at 376 Cambridge Street. Despite the Jim Lonborg promotion, and the playground that opened in the early 1970s, it was all for naught. It closed after a few years, when the town refused to grant a drive-through due to the existing congestion. Can you think of any other McDonald’s location on planet Earth that somehow didn’t work out?
Bonus — note the original McDonald’s logo on the sign.
Before Barnes&Noble and Chili’s came to town, this Howard Johnson Motor Lodge occupied that area. On the big brochure, notice the ad for Skandia Sauna Senter, one of two massage parlors that police shut down for being a little too thorough with their rubdowns.
Howard Johnson’s Motor Lodge keys, Burlington MA. Photo credit: Greg Purvis
Towne House is now Bickford’s, near the Woburn line on Cambridge Street
Kemp’s Hamburgers location is now a Rockland Trust bank, corner of Forbes Ave. and Cambridge Street.
Lincoln Brogi operated this turkey farm where Cafe Escadrille is today, on Cambridge Street near the Woburn line. It later became an auction barn and antique store before burning to the ground in 1968.
Goodbye old town hall (background) and hello new one.
Two Town Halls? The one on the left came down in 1969, after the newer one was completed.
The Fresh Spot was roughly where CVS is now, at Skilton Lane and Cambridge St.:
This was a slot racing headquarters! Fun! Then the location was Butcher’s Pride, then Blockbuster Video, and now a series of Indian restaurants:
Where TD Bank is now, Cambridge St. near Dunkin’ Donuts:
Before Ray’s:
The Fox Hill Elementary School was called the Snowflake School in its conceptual stage, before the name was changed at the 11th hour.
May 4, 1967, second grader at brand new Fox Hill Elementary School. Thank you, Warren Feller, standing ninth from left with hands in pocket.
The middle school when it was the high school:
Marshall Simonds Middle School — when it was Burlington High School
Carole Magliozzi, MaryEllen Iannucci, Joyce Malo and Barbara MillsMiss Burlington pageant 1965. More here.
Graduation day at the old high school. Photo credit: David Chisholm
Before there was a Route 62 plaza:
The Invaders:
Burlington police get radar:
July 4 parade, 1967:
1967 July 4 parade
Girl scouts at the July 4 parade, 1965:
Fin Land Tropical Fish and Rentool building, 1968. The tropical fish location was recently Given Erwin Florist and the Rentool barn has since burned down.
Woodward’s store, where Middlesex Turnpike meets Wheeler Road, held various monikers through the years. The Woodward family lived above the store and still owns the property. They lease it to Dunkin’ Donuts nowadays.
Woodward’s Luncheonette, on “Wood’s Corner,” the old name for Blanchard Rd. at the Middlesex Turnpike. The Woodward family lived above the store, which was razed to make way for a Dunkin’ Donuts. The chain is leasing the location from the Woodward family to this day.
Burlington Police pistol team c. 1965. Top row Al Carbone, Ralph McGrath, Gerry Crocker, Mike Connors, Bob Stryke, Norm Christiansen. Front row Louis Rose, Ed McCafferty, Josh Bennett, Don Voke
TABCO stands for Tom’s Auto Body Company
Nothing to see here, except Carol’s and Ray’s in the background.
The Stardust, Burlington MA. From left: Dom Molinaro, George Capadais, John Sousa and Tom Green, all from Burlington.
New England Executive Park under construction
Police station under construction, early 1970s.
Liz Serpa’s membership cards c 1965, 5 Skelton Road, Burlington MA
Here’s a 1968 time capsule composed by John Lancaster and some of his students.
1966 Burlington Babe Ruth district champions. Photo credit: Linda Koutrouba Doherty
Burlington Pee Wee All-Stars, undefeated in 1968 Front row: Peter McCafferty, Ken Hubbel, Brian Yeadon, Fred Nelson, Ton Ryan, Curley, Simpson, Jack Mullen, Gene Connor. Back row: Steve Swanson, Mike Connor, Jack Regan, Dick Flynn, Coach Gene Connor, Barry Yeadon, George DiMattia and Jack Marshall1969. (No guarantee of correct order here) Joe Keohane, Jack Mellon, Tim Simpson, Mark Burke, Mark Griffin, Ron Piccone, Dave Piper, Fred Graham, Brett Costa, Rod MacKinnon, Nick Benishin, James Kevill. Coaches Joe Keohane and Jack Mellon
1970 Hockey: Front row: Mike DeAngelis, Kevin Miller, Bob Taylor, John Peer, David Biamonte, Brian McSweeney, Mark McLean. Back row: Coach Ed Sullivan, Scott Cowles, Jim Flaherty, David Swanson, Ben Pascucci, Bob Downer, Jim Harding, John Jones, Coach Joe KoehaneBurlington Bantams, 1969Burlington hockey clinic c. 1969
The “new” high school, which is now the Middle school, on Winn St.
opened in 1961
There was a McDonalds at Moosehead Lake in Maine that closed for lack of business!
the land behind MacDonald’s is actually in Billerica and not business zoned so no room for a drive-thru to be added
Played pop warner football and high school football with you
One of the Hockey photos 1969 mentions Rod MacKinnon. Not sure of its the same person… But Rod won a Nobel prize in Chemistry in 2003
There was a Youth Coffeeshop that I volunteered at. We made horrible espresso! Bands would play on the weekend. Anyone remember being there?