For decades, Anthony's was the place to see and be seen in Boston.
Popes, presidents and celebrities all dined there, as well as regular people, before it closed three years ago.
In its heyday in the mid 1980's, Anthony's was the highest grossing restaurant in America.
David L Ryan, Globe Staff
BOSTON, MA - 3/25/2016: The grand stairway by the front lobby.....Construction taking place by Anthony's Pier Four and it is being readied for impending demolition. (David L Ryan/Globe Staff Photo) SECTION: BUSINESS TOPIC 29pierfour(2)
David L Ryan, Globe Staff
BOSTON, MA - 3/25/2016:The ship bar and restaurant area glassed in for a view of the waterfront. Construction taking place by Anthony's Pier Four and it is being readied for impending demolition. (David L Ryan/Globe Staff Photo) SECTION: BUSINESS TOPIC 29pierfour(2)
David L Ryan, Globe Staff
BOSTON, MA - 3/25/2016:The lobby entrance where once many photographs of the famous were hung. Construction taking place by Anthony's Pier Four and it is being readied for impending demolition. (David L Ryan/Globe Staff Photo) SECTION: BUSINESS TOPIC 29pierfour(2)
David L Ryan, Globe Staff
BOSTON, MA - 3/25/2016: Construction taking place by Anthony's Pier Four and it is being readied for impending demolition. (David L Ryan/Globe Staff Photo) SECTION: BUSINESS TOPIC 29pierfour(2)
David L Ryan, Globe Staff
BOSTON, MA - 8/04/2015: DAYS GONE PAST.....The new development at the site of the old Anthony's Pier. (David L Ryan/Globe Staff Photo) SECTION: METRO TOPIC 05Pier4(1)
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June 9 1971 / Globe staff photo by Ed Jenner / Fish Pier by Anthony's Pier 4 caseyross31
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Boston, MA - 2/7/1978: The Peter Stuyvesant tilts to the right at Anthony's Pier 4 in Boston during a record-breaking blizzard, Feb. 7, 1978. (David L. Ryan/Globe Staff) --- BGPA Reference: 140403_CB_025
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Liz Taylor visits Anthony's Pier 4.
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Johnny Carson poses with Anthony Athanas.
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Bill Clinton was one guest.
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Founder Anthony Athanas.
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Some of the photos of the famous faces who visited Pier 4.
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The new construction will still be called Pier Four.
In a note on the restaurant's website they thank their customers and say their father, who started the restaurant, had a vision of what Boston’s Seaport could be, and that this is the next step in seeing his vision come to fruition.
