Jacob Wirth offers a blast from the Theater District’s past

BOSTON – Sandwiched between the new AVA Theater District tower and the modern HI Boston hostel, Jacob Wirth on Stuart Street downtown stands out as an historical reminder of what used to be common in the budding theater district of the 19th century. "The neighborhood has gone through a phenomenal amount of change and it's still changing," said Kevin Fitzgerald, the owner of Jacob Wirth's German beer hall. The landmark was created from two 19th century row houses and in many ways reflects its or

BOSTON – Sandwiched between the new AVA Theater District tower and the modern HI Boston hostel, Jacob Wirth on Stuart Street downtown stands out as an historical reminder of what used to be common in the budding theater district of the 19th century. "The neighborhood has gone through a phenomenal amount of change and it's still changing," said Kevin Fitzgerald, the owner of Jacob Wirth's German beer hall. The landmark was created from two 19th century row houses and in many ways reflects its or…