In late 2008, a collection of businesses along Central Avenue united in an effort to revitalize the historic Crislip Arcade at 641 Central Ave.
Now, the 1920s-style mall and the surrounding block are due for a grand re-opening.
“We didn’t think this would happen two years ago,” said Jeff Zampino, creative director at Pinstripe Marketing, which is handling the block’s marketing efforts. “It just shows that when a bunch of people get together what you can accomplish.”