When will Fortune Street come to an end?
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Fortune Street is a street in the city of Boston, Massachusetts. The name comes from a popular fortuneteller who operated on the street in the early 1800s. The street runs east-west and begins at Washington Street near Fenway Park and ends at Columbus Avenue near Copley Square. It is one of the oldest streets in Boston, and has been home to many businesses over its history including a brewery, cigar factory, clothing store, bakery, and more.
The current incarnation of Fortune Street began as a narrow lane running through downtown Boston known as Essex Street in 1634. In 1795 it was renamed for Samuel Willard (1750-1827), an American statesman who served as Minister to France under President George Washington from 1789 to 1797. He was also instrumental in creating the University of Pennsylvania and helping found Dartmouth College.
In 1819, businessman James Sullivan opened what would become one of Boston’s most famous restaurants – Sullivan’s Steak House – on the southwest corner of Essex and Washington Streets. The restaurant became so successful that Sullivan decided to expand his business into what is now called Federal Hill by building two large apartment buildings on Federal Hill between Essex and Hanover Streets which he named after his sons John Fitch (born c1800) and James Fitch (born 1802).
Sullivan’s Steak House continued to be a popular tourist destination well into the 20th century until it closed its doors for good in 1986. Today only one brick wall remains from where Sullivan once stood proud with his establishment serving up some of America\u2019s best steak dinners!
Fenway Park first opened its gates to baseball fans on April 19th 1912 when Red Sox pitcher Walter Johnson faced off against Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Honus Wagner in front of just 4500 spectators inside Braves Field located at 665 Beacon St., just south west of Fenway Park today\u2019s Yawkey Way intersection . Prior to this game there had been numerous attempts by businessmen such as Edward Ives Cobb (founder & owner Worcester Railroad) & Augustus Saint Gaudens (sculptor; sculpted Lady Liberty at New York Harbor) among others but all had failed due to lack public interest or funds available . Fenway Park would go on to host over 10 million people during its lifetime making it not only one of America\u2019s most iconic ballparks but also one with deep historical roots stretching back centuries