Gallery East, Boston

#613 among attractions in Boston

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Gallery East is an art and performance network based in Boston, Massachusetts notable for being one of the first venues to host hardcore punk rock shows for an all-ages audience. Founded in 1979 by Duane Lucia and Al Ford, it closed its location at 24 East St. in 1983, but re-emerged in 2006 as a driving force that continues to support up and coming artists and performers. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'5"N, 71°3'23"W

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Downtown BostonBoston United States

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Gallery East – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Downtown Crossing, Summer Street Bridge, Modern Theatre, St. Anthony Shrine.

~1810 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Downtown Crossing, Boston
9 min walk • Downtown Crossing is a bustling shopping district nestled in the heart of Boston, United States. Known for its vibrant pedestrian-only streets and a diverse array of retail options, this urban center attracts locals and tourists alike, eager to experience Boston's...
~1230 ftE
Bridge
Summer Street Bridge, Boston
6 min walk • The Summer Street Bridge is a retractile drawbridge bridge built in 1899 in Boston, Massachusetts, over the Fort Point Channel. It still stands, but the draw was welded shut and the motors removed in 1970. It was the site of a terrible streetcar crash on the night of November 7, 1916.
~1860 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Modern Theatre, Boston
9 min walk • The Modern Theatre is a theatre on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts. It 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.
~1310 ftNW
Church
St. Anthony Shrine, Boston
7 min walk • St. Anthony's Shrine, the “Church on Arch Street,” is a center for Roman Catholic ministry in Boston, Massachusetts directed by the Franciscan friars of Holy Name Province.
~1490 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
Playland Café, Boston
8 min walk • The Playland Café, located at 21 Essex Street in Boston, Massachusetts, was Boston's oldest gay bar.
~640 ftNE
Square, Park
Dewey Square, Boston
4 min walk • Dewey Square is a square in downtown Boston, Massachusetts which lies at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue, Summer Street, Federal Street, Purchase Street and the John F. Kennedy Surface Road, with the Central Artery passing underneath in the Dewey Square Tunnel and Big Dig.
~1270 ftN
Skyscraper
Winthrop Square, Boston
7 min walk • Winthrop Center, is an under construction skyscraper in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. When completed, Winthrop Center would stand as the fourth-tallest building in Boston, Massachusetts. The tower is being built on the site of the defunct Winthrop Square Garage in the Financial District.
~770 ftNW
Victorian architecture, Neoclassical architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Bedford Block, Boston
4 min walk • The Bedford Block is an historic commercial building at 99 Bedford Street Boston, Massachusetts in an area called Church Green. Built in 1875 in a style promoted by John Ruskin called Venetian Gothic. The style may also be referred to as Ruskinian Gothic. It was designed by Charles Amos Cummings and Willard T.
~1290 ftNW
Church
Rowe Street Baptist Church, Boston
7 min walk • The Rowe Street Baptist Church was built in 1846 in Boston, Massachusetts. It was the third Baptist church built in the city.
~1730 ftW
Theater
Selwyn's Theatre, Boston
9 min walk • Selwyn's Theatre of Boston, Massachusetts, was established by British-born actor John H. Selwyn. Architect Benjamin F. Dwight designed the building. Personnel included Dexter H. Follet, Arthur Cheney, H.A. M'Glenen, Charles R. Thorne Jr. and Charles Koppitz.
~1030 ftNW
Street
Summer Street, Boston
5 min walk • Summer Street in Boston, Massachusetts, extends from Downtown Crossing in the Financial District, over Fort Point Channel, and into the Seaport District to the southeast. In the mid-19th century it was also called Seven Star Lane.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gallery East?

Nearby attractions include One Financial Center, Boston (2 min walk), Leather District, Boston (2 min walk), South Station Tower, Boston (2 min walk), Dewey Square, Boston (4 min walk).

How to get to Gallery East by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gallery East:

Train

Boston South Station (2 min walk)
Boston Back Bay (26 min walk)

Bus

Lincoln St @ Essex St • Lines: 504 (3 min walk)
South Station Bus Terminal (3 min walk)

Metro

South Station • Lines: Red (3 min walk)
Chinatown • Lines: Orange (9 min walk)

Light rail

Boylston • Lines: B, C, D, E (11 min walk)
Park Street • Lines: B, C, D, E (12 min walk)