Boston, MA: Orpheum Theatre

Country: United States of America
State: Massachusetts
City: Boston
Location: 1 Hamilton Place / Washington Street

Built 1852 as "Boston Music Hall". Walcker pipe organ of 1863 put in storage in 1884 (and re-erected later at Methuen Memorial Music Hall). Home to the Boston Symphony Orchestra until 1900. 1900 converted into a vaudeville theatre. 1906 renamed "Orpheum Theatre". 1916 rebuilding by Thomas W. Lamb, re-opened as "Loew's Orpheum Theatre". Used as a cinema until 1971. 1971 reopened as a music venue named "Aquarius". Later again renamed "Orpheum Theatre". Used as a rock music venue. 2700 seats.

Links: crossroadspresents.com, CinemaTreasures, Wikipedia

Boston, MA: Orpheum Theatre Front Text: "Foyer, Loew's New Orpheum Theatre, Boston, Mass."
Reverse Text: "Loew's New Orpheum Theatre. In the heart of the Shopping District. 2 Entrances. Washington St. near Summer St., Hamilton Place, facing Park St. Church. Continuous 9.15 a. m. to 10.30 P. M. Vaudeville & Feature Photoplays. Porgram Changed Mon. & Thurs. Select Concert Every Sunday Night."
Type: Divided Back
Size: Classic
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Boston, MA: Orpheum Theatre Front Text: "Club Room, Loew's New Orpheum Theatre, Boston, Mass."
Reverse Text: "Loew's New Orpheum Theatre. In the heart of the Shopping District. 2 Entrances. Washington St. near Summer St., Hamilton Place, facing Park St. Church. Continuous 9.15 a. m. to 10.30 P. M. Vaudeville & Feature Photoplays. Porgram Changed Mon. & Thurs. Select Concert Every Sunday Night."
Type: Divided Back
Size: Classic
Not sent.

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