The Modern Theatre on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts was 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 theatre but retained the original facade of theatre, and constructed a new building on the site. Suffolk's new Modern Theatre opened on November 4, 2010.
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History
It was the first to show a sound film in Boston (The Jazz Singer in 1928) and the first to show a double feature.
The theatre is on the National Register of Historic Places (1979) and designated as a Boston Landmark (1995).
At one point called The Mayflower Theatre, during the 1970s it showed adult films.
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References
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.
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