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The '''Modern Theatre''' is a [[theatre (building)|theatre]] on [[Washington Street (Boston)|Washington Street]] in [[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]]. It first opened in 1876 as the '''Dobson Building''' designed by Levi Newcomb. It was renovated in 1914 as a movie theatre by architect [[Clarence Blackall]]; by 1980 it had fallen into neglect and dilapidation. In 2009–2010 [[Suffolk University]] demolished the building but retained the original facade of the theatre, and constructed a new building on the site.<ref>AIA Guide to Boston. 2008; p.131.</ref> Suffolk's new Modern Theatre opened on November 4, 2010.<ref>[http://www.boston.com/ae/theater_arts/articles/2010/11/04/modern_theatre_brought_up_to_date/ Boston Globe], Nov. 4, 2010</ref> |
The '''Modern Theatre''' is a [[theatre (building)|theatre]] on [[Washington Street (Boston)|Washington Street]] in [[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]]. It first opened in 1876 as the '''Dobson Building''' designed by Levi Newcomb. It was renovated in 1914 as a movie theatre by architect [[Clarence Blackall]]; by 1980 it had fallen into neglect and dilapidation. In 2009–2010 [[Suffolk University]] demolished the building but retained the original facade of the theatre, and constructed a new building on the site.<ref>AIA Guide to Boston. 2008; p.131.</ref> Suffolk's new Modern Theatre opened on November 4, 2010.<ref>[http://www.boston.com/ae/theater_arts/articles/2010/11/04/modern_theatre_brought_up_to_date/ Boston Globe], Nov. 4, 2010</ref> |
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The theatre is on the National Register of Historic Places (1979) and designated as a [[Boston Landmark]] by the [[Boston Landmarks Commission]] |
The theatre is on the National Register of Historic Places (1979) and designated as a [[Boston Landmark]] by the [[Boston Landmarks Commission]] (2002).<ref>[http://www2.suffolk.edu/modern_theatre/ Modern Theatre, Suffolk University]</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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| Address | 525 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111 |
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| Coordinates | 42°21′15″N 71°03′44″W / 42.35415°N 71.06210°W |
| Owner | Suffolk University |
| Type | Theatre |
| Capacity | 185 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1876 |
| Renovated | 1914, 2010 |
| Architect | Levi Newcomb (original) Clarence H. Blackall (conversion) Childs Bertman Tseckares (renovation) |
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The Modern Theatre is a theatre on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts. It first opened in 1876 as the Dobson Building designed by Levi Newcomb. It was renovated in 1914 as a movie theatre by architect Clarence Blackall; by 1980 it had fallen into neglect and dilapidation. In 2009–2010 Suffolk University demolished the building but retained the original facade of the theatre, and constructed a new building on the site.[1] Suffolk's new Modern Theatre opened on November 4, 2010.[2]
The theatre is on the National Register of Historic Places (1979) and designated as a Boston Landmark by the Boston Landmarks Commission (2002).[3]
History
The theater was the first to show a sound film in Boston, (The Jazz Singer in 1928,[4]) and the first to show a double feature.[5]
At one point called The Mayflower Theatre, during the 1970s it showed adult films.[6]
September 11,2013 : 12 candidates for mayor of the city of Boston squared off in a televised debate 15 days before the election. [7]
Gallery
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Interior, 1915 -
Advertisement for Modern and Beacon Theatre, 1920; both run by Jacob Lourie -
2007 -
Modern Theatre during renovation, February 2010 -
Modern Theatre during renovation, February 2010
References
Notes
- ^ AIA Guide to Boston. 2008; p.131.
- ^ Boston Globe, Nov. 4, 2010
- ^ Modern Theatre, Suffolk University
- ^ History & Culture Downtown Boston Modern Theatre
- ^ Modern Theatre, Suffolk University
- ^ Long-vacant Modern Theatre in Boston to house Suffolk University students
- ^ "Boston Mayoral candidates visit Suffolk to debate, answer student questions". The Suffolk Journal. 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2019-07-25.
Further reading
- Boston Landmarks Commission. Modern Theatre: study report. 2002.
External links
- Modern Theatre history. Suffolk University, Boston.
- Cinema Treasures. Modern Theatre.
- Flickr. Photo of Modern/Mayflower Theatre building, 2007.
- ArchBoston.org. Discussion thread
- Flickr. Photo, Sept. 2010.
- Flickr. Photo, Sept. 2005.