Just look at this fantastic building on Elm Street – the “old” New England Telephone and Telegraph Company building, erected in 1928. I only wish our new buildings looked so “old”! It’s practically an urban erection!!! Take a close look – as I did a few days ago: The building, with its windows and metal door, looks art deco cool. Powerful! Then the doorway and its stately symbols announce the edifice’s civic importance! Title, date, bell, symbol of the telephone company. An urban work of art which announces: Many people are employed here! The telephone and telegraph rule! America communicates with THE WORLD!!! We are #1!!!
Then look way way way up on the roof top – I only noticed this when I downloaded the photo I took: AN EAGLE ready to SOAR!!!!! Just like my beloved Worcester and my grand, grand AMERICA! – Rosalie Tirella