The Herald opened up its doors last night to its new state-of-the-art offices in the Seaport District and guests raved about the look, the energy of the newsroom and … the exposed brick ceiling.
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“Just walking into the room today, I think it’s just a beautiful, modern facility. It just seems extremely well-suited. … I’m excited.” — House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo
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“It’s light, it’s bright and I love the pictures. The photographers at the Herald are the best. The space screams of Boston, it screams of New England — it says that the Boston Herald is as iconic as Fenway Park [map].” — Ed Piette, president and general manager of WBZ-TV
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“This is so gorgeous, it’s so beautiful! I love your ceiling especially.” — Lydia Shire, culinary director, Towne Stove Spirits
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“I love your new digs. I’m very jealous, the ceiling is amazing and there are windows everywhere! And the neighborhood is great.” — Sara Ross, owner of Kickass Cupcakes
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“It’s beautiful! It’s not what I think a newspaper office would look like — talk about 21st century! To move into this light and brightness — it’s just fabulous.” — Pat Moscaritolo, CEO and president of the Greater Boston Convention Visitors Bureau
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“It’s a new beginning. I’m sure you were only using 30 to 40 percent of the old building, but this is new, fresh and attractive. You have to progress as time goes on, and Pat (Purcell) made the right move to come here.” — Donna DePrisco, vice president and general manager of DePrisco Jewelers
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“I think this was a great move for the Herald, coming down here. This is the new Boston, and it’s where media should be. You always knew the Seaport had potential, but now it really is a new, more efficient Hub, and it’s nice to see iconic Boston brands in it.” — Roger Berkowitz, CEO of Legal Sea Foods