Cambridge Time Machine: Shopping at the Johnson Building


The Johnson Building on Poplar Street was built in 1898. In the 1970s, it contained Dr. Pieter Van Huizen’s office, Fox’s Factory Outlet, and Lednum’s Jeweler. The second story remained unaltered, but each storefront was renovated in a different style, breaking the unity of the building.

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