EXPLORE US
THE HISTORY
The Charlestown Ropewalk is a National Landmark and the last standing ropewalk facility in the United States. This quarter-mile long building was completed in1838 and produced most of the cordage for the US Navy until the Naval Yard closed in 1970. Residents of Ropewalk will enjoy a thoughtfully designed exhibit space with photography and memorabilia dedicated to the
building’s fascinating history and restoration.
THE RESTORATION
The developer has woven original elements of the factory into the composition without sacrificing form or function. An artful blend of a subtle color palette and sophisticated finishes with raw materials — granite, brick, steel and wooden beams — produces a refined yet dramatic effect, imparting a feeling of gravitas uncommonly found in residential apartment buildings.
THE GROUNDS
For more than a century a gas-lit tree-lined walkway informally known as “Flirtation Walk” ran parallel to the Ropewalk. Today residents will enjoy this restored pathway adorned with gas lights, benches and trees.
THE ACCESS
Transportation options are abundant for Ropewalk residents.
-Bus 93, providing access to Downtown Boston in 10 minutes
-Complimentary MGH Shuttle to Downtown
-Multiple MBTA and Taxi Ferries to Downtown and Logan Airport
-Four BlueBike stations within five blocks
-1 mile waterfront walking/biking path to North End (The Harborwalk)
-Close to North Station (Green Line) and Community College (Orange Line)
-30-minute commute to Kendall Square vis bus, car or EZ-Ride
-30-minute commute to Seaport (through use of the new Ferry at LoveJoy Wharf)
-Near to Rt 93/90
The Charlestown Ropewalk is a National Landmark and the last standing ropewalk facility in the United States. This quarter-mile long building was completed in1838 and produced most of the cordage for the US Navy until the Naval Yard closed in 1970. Residents of Ropewalk will enjoy a thoughtfully designed exhibit space with photography and memorabilia dedicated to the
building’s fascinating history and restoration.
THE RESTORATION
The developer has woven original elements of the factory into the composition without sacrificing form or function. An artful blend of a subtle color palette and sophisticated finishes with raw materials — granite, brick, steel and wooden beams — produces a refined yet dramatic effect, imparting a feeling of gravitas uncommonly found in residential apartment buildings.
THE GROUNDS
For more than a century a gas-lit tree-lined walkway informally known as “Flirtation Walk” ran parallel to the Ropewalk. Today residents will enjoy this restored pathway adorned with gas lights, benches and trees.
THE ACCESS
Transportation options are abundant for Ropewalk residents.
-Bus 93, providing access to Downtown Boston in 10 minutes
-Complimentary MGH Shuttle to Downtown
-Multiple MBTA and Taxi Ferries to Downtown and Logan Airport
-Four BlueBike stations within five blocks
-1 mile waterfront walking/biking path to North End (The Harborwalk)
-Close to North Station (Green Line) and Community College (Orange Line)
-30-minute commute to Kendall Square vis bus, car or EZ-Ride
-30-minute commute to Seaport (through use of the new Ferry at LoveJoy Wharf)
-Near to Rt 93/90
