Thomas A. Kershaw
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Thomas A. Kershaw, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of the Hampshire House Corporation, has been the dynamic force behind the growth of the Hampshire House since 1969. Kershaw's vision and energy have enabled the Hampshire House to retain its original grandeur while accommodating Bostonians and tourists for special events, private parties, weddings, and corporate functions. Just after he purchased the property, he installed the authentic English-style Bull & Finch Pub (now known as Cheers Beacon Hill) in the basement of the Hampshire House. In 1982, Hollywood came to Boston and found Kershaw's distinctive pub in the heart of historic Beacon Hill. Since then, this neighborhood pub has become a landmark on the map of Boston - the inspiration for the setting of the TV series Cheers. The changing landscape of Boston and the expansion of the Hampshire House Corporation have come to include: Hampshire House Opened: December 1969 The Hampshire House is a turn-of-the-century mansion on historic Beacon Hill where generations of Bostonians and their guests have wined, dined, and danced the night away. Thomas A. Kershaw has been the owner of the Hampshire House since 1969. Since then, the Hampshire House has been the ideal choice for special occasions of all kinds, including: wedding receptions, corporate business events, strategic planning, corporate/executive retreats, non-profit and political fundraisers, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and alumni events. Cheers Beacon HIll Originally Opened as "Bull & Finch Pub": 1969 Renamed as "Cheers": 2001 Founded in 1969 as the Bull & Finch Pub, Cheers Beacon Hill was the original inspiration for the setting of the TV show Cheers and was known as a favorite neighbor-hood bar. In fact, the year that the Cheers show premiered on television (1982) Boston Magazine chose the Bull & Finch Pub as the “Best Neighborhood Bar” in Boston. Cheers Memorabilia Opened: March 1985 When the Cheers show began to gain its popularity, the Corporations decided to sell merchandise and souvenirs. This activity was incorporated in 1985. Souvenirs are sold in two locations at 84 Beacon Street - the Backstand in the basement pub and the Gift Shop on the first floor. This is also the division that sells the World Famous Cheers Bloody Mary Mix. 75 Chestnut Opened: October 1997 Located one block behind the Hampshire House, this small boutique restaurant has been dubbed the "Hidden Jewel of Beacon Hill." Operating as a bar and restaurant, it provides regional American comfort food served in a truly captivating setting. 75 Chestnut operates as the á la carte dining room for the Hampshire House since the facilities at 84 Beacon Street were turned over to private dining during the evenings. Cheers, Faneuil Hall Marketplace Opened: August 2001 In the spring of 2001, Tom Kershaw was offered the opportunity to create a restaurant and bar operation in the Faneuil Hall Marketplace. That year, the Marketplace was celebrating the 25th anniversary of its creation by the Rouse Company and the City of Boston back in 1976. Sam’s Café at Faneuil Hall Originally Opened (as TK's Jazz Café): June 2002 Renamed as "Sam's Cafe": June 2003 “The place where everybody knows your name” became even more famous when Cheers expanded its Faneuil Hall location in 2002. Due to the popularity of Cheers, the decision was made to expand the existing Cheers Faneuil Hall to accommodate its many guests. Named after ex-Red Sox pitcher Sam Malone, Sam’s Cafe is our way of sharing with our guests some of the sports memorabilia we have collected over the years. Tom Kershaw continues to expand his role in support of the community. He also gives his time freely to help promote tourism in Boston by serving as Vice President of the Freedom Trail Foundation and as Co-chairman of the Governor's Advisory Council on the Visitor Industry. Recognized for his contributions within the restaurant and tourism industries, Kershaw has received numerous awards and distinctions including:
Nationally, Kershaw served on the following boards:
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