 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
email: roadarch@outlook.com |
 |
| Massachusetts Movie Theatres |
(hit "refresh" to get the most recent version of this page; click on photos for larger images)
|
Boston:
Paramount Theatre |
| Strand Theatre Clinton, MA |
Strand Theatre Dorchester, MA |
Garden Theatre Greenfield, MA |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
The Strand Theatre in Clinton opened in 1924. It closed in the late 1970s and then reopened in 1995. For more, see this website. [map]
The Strand Theatre in Dorchester opened in 1918 as a vaudeville house. Movies were added in the 1930s. The theatre closed in 1969 and was partially renovated in the late 1970s. Renovation is still ongoing while the theatre is open for live performances and community events. In 2023, the theatre was closed while the city is looking for a new operator. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. [map] The Garden Theatre was built in the 1920s. The theatre has been multiplexed and is now known as the Garden Cinemas. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map] |
|
Marblehead:
Warwick Cinemas |
| Mohawk Theatre North Adams, MA |
Capitol Theatre Pittsfield, MA |
|
 |
 |
 |
|
The Mohawk Theatre opened in 1938 and closed in 1991. The city bought it in 1993 and the marquee was restored in 1999. The theatre will eventually become a performing arts center. A replica marquee was built by ABC Sign Corp. and installed in 2023. The neon was replaced with LED tubing. The building remains vacant. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]
The Capitol Theatre opened in 1922 and closed in the 1980s. The building now houses the Frio Senior Center. The interior was gutted but the marquee was saved. In 2018, restoration of the marquee sign began. It was reinstalled in 2019. For more, see this website. [map] |
| Wollaston Theatre [gone] Quincy, MA |
 |
 |
| The Wollaston Theatre was built in 1927. It had been closed since 2003. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These photos are from 2011. The building was demolished in 2016. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. |
|
Worcester:
Little Theatre |
|
Theatres Main Page |
| RoadsideArchitecture.com |
Copyright. All photos at this website are copyrighted and may only be used with my consent. This includes posting them at Facebook, Pinterest, blogs, other websites, personal use, etc. Tips & Updates. If you have suggestions about places that I haven't covered, historical info, or updates about places/things that have been remodeled or removed, I'd love to hear from you: roadarch@outlook.com. |