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Boston's Apple Store to open May 16

by Dave Caolo May 6th 2008 at 11:30AM

We've been following the story of Boston's upcoming Apple Store for a long time, and now it's scheduled to open on Friday, May 16th at 6:00 PM. Yes, I'll be there. Say "Hi."

When complete, it will be the ninth store in Massachusetts and certainly the largest ... or will it?

According to Gizmodo, the Boylston St. store will be the largest of all Apple retail stores. Citing "a store employee," Giz reports that an average 1,500-2000 customers/hour will visit the store.

Not so fast, Giz! Our friend Gary at ifoAppleStore shared this tidbit of information with us:

"...the [Boylston Street] lot is only 6,384 square-feet, so the store would have to be at least five stories to be larger than Regent Street (London), at 28,000 s.f."

At four stories high, it cannot be declared the biggest. Sorry, Boston. What we can say is that it opens soon and it's very, very big.

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RainyDayInterns

Here are a few shots of "opening day" the Apple Store on Boylston Street. We were quite impressed with the energy of the staff and crowd. The central staircase is simply stunning. A great addition to Boston.

http://www.rainydaymagazine.com/RDM2008/Home/May/RDMHomeMay08W3.htm#OpeningDay

May 16 2008 at 7:26 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
werdna

Boston.com calls Thursday the opening. And now IFO does too. What gives!?

May 11 2008 at 12:53 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tech-Type

There is a basement. I have been in the place. The stairwell in the center is almost like the one in NY. All glass and self standing. The inside is a mixture of glass and stainless steel with light wooden style tables on the sides. The genius bar on the 3rd flr is a neat thing. Several large screen monitors behind it to let you know who the next customer is in line etc..

May 08 2008 at 10:37 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Timmay

Damn it! That's the night of my friend's wedding!


errrr

May 06 2008 at 4:37 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Arlo

Just in time for a few thousand Mac-users to decend upon Boston:

http://www.howconference.com/

Good timing, Apple. Smart.

May 06 2008 at 1:42 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Gabe

Couldn't they just have a basement to make it a total of 5 floors @ ~6300sqft? Let's make a bet, if I'm right, you owe me a beer at the nearest bar (new dropkick murphy's bar?)

May 06 2008 at 12:51 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
superpixel

Don't forget to see if they've blacklisted TUAW.com on their Macs like they have done at other Apple stores ;-)

May 06 2008 at 12:35 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Hal

It sure would be great if this store opens on the same day the Celtics are knocked out of the playoffs.

Unless it happens sooner.

May 06 2008 at 12:18 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ryan Goodlett

Do all Apple Stores open on Friday's at 6:00 PM? Because that date and time seem hauntingly similar to the original iPhone launch day & time. Could it be that the new iPhone will launch May 16th?

May 06 2008 at 12:12 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
chris

First MIT Flea Market then Apple store. Sounds like a fun day to me! Count me in.

May 06 2008 at 12:08 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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