A century ago Circuit avenue in Oak Bluffs was a heady combination of sights, sounds and smells in the summertime. Exotic souvenirs, local produce and colorful parades were a visual delight. The sound of clattering hoofbeats contrasted with the sputtering of early automobiles. The aroma of spices from all over the world blended with the smell of fresh fruits and recently caught fish.
Oak Bluffs Building Torn Down Illegally
Army Barracks Building Is Demolished with No Permits and No Review; Building Inspector Under Fire
By JAMES KINSELLA
The contractor who tore down the old Army Barracks building on Circuit avenue in Oak Bluffs did the work with no building or demolition permits, and town building inspector Richard Mavro failed to issue a stop-work order on the project, even though demolition work had been under way for several weeks.
The demolition of the building was completed last week.
When John E. Phillips opened his store in 1928, penny nails were four cents a handful, a pound of putty was about a dime and every face that passed through the door was a familiar one.
