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Columbia Theatre (Boston)


The Columbia Theatre (1891-ca.1957) or Loew's New Columbia Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts, was a playhouse and cinema located in the South End at no.978 Washington Street.Charles Frohman, Isaac Baker Rich and William Harris ("Rich & Harris and Charles Frohman") oversaw the theatre until 1895. Owners included J.J. Grace of New York and Loews. Staff included Harry Farren, Saul Hamilburg and Philip Shea. The Columbia existed until its demolition in 1957.

Advertisement for "His Wedding Day," 1893

Interior, 1896

Detail of 1896 map of Boston, showing location of Columbia Theatre

Advertisement for Evans & Hopper, 1903

Seating plan, 1904

Coordinates: 42°20′47.26″N 71°3′52.61″W / 42.3464611°N 71.0646139°W / 42.3464611; -71.0646139


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