Orpheum Theatre [Boston] (Q26494)
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- Orpheum Theatre
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| English | Orpheum Theatre [Boston] | theatre in Boston |
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42°21'22.320"N, 71°3'38.880"W
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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. (English)
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1114
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1 Hamilton Place, Boston, MA 02108
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1852
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1916
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