Modern Theatre, Boston

Name: Modern Theatre
Address: Boston, United States

#202 among attractions in Boston

Concerts and shows, Theater

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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. In 2009–2010 Suffolk University demolished the building but retained the original facade of the theatre, and constructed a new building on the site. Suffolk's new Modern Theatre opened on November 4, 2010. ()

Opened: 1876 (148 years ago)Capacity: 185Coordinates: 42°21'15"N, 71°3'44"W

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Chinatown - Leather DistrictBoston United States

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Modern Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Downtown Crossing, Opera House, Park Street Church, Parkman Plaza.

~610 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Downtown Crossing, Boston
3 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...
~160 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Opera House, Boston
1 min walk • The Boston Opera House, also known as the Citizens Bank Opera House, is a performing arts and esports venue located at 539 Washington St. in Boston, Massachusetts. It was originally built as the B.F. Keith Memorial Theatre, a movie palace in the Keith-Albee chain.
~910 ftN
Storied 19th-century venue
Park Street Church, Boston
5 min walk • Park Street Church, founded in 1804, is a historic and active evangelical Conservative Congregational church in Downtown Boston, Massachusetts. Typical attendance averages over 2,000 people across all Sunday services. Church membership records are private, but the congregation has over 1,200 members.
~550 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Parkman Plaza, Boston
3 min walk • Parkman Plaza is a plaza in Boston Common, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
~840 ftN
Monuments and statues
Boston Common Tablet, Boston
5 min walk • Boston Common Tablet is a 1913 sculpture by R. Clipston Sturgis, installed at Boston Common in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
~730 ftN
Monuments and statues, Fountain
Brewer Fountain, Boston
4 min walk • Brewer Fountain is a 1868 bronze sculpture by Michel Joseph Napoléon Liénard. It stands near the corner of Park and Tremont Streets in Boston, Massachusetts, by Park Street Station.
~550 ftN
Church, Greek Revival architecture
Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston
3 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston is the historic cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. Located at 138 Tremont Street near Downtown Crossing, directly across from Boston Common and Park Street Station, the cathedral is adjacent to the diocesan offices. The acting dean of the cathedral was the Rev.
~260 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Paramount Theatre, Boston
2 min walk • Paramount Theatre is a theatre in Boston on Washington Street, between Avery and West Streets.
~790 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Orpheum Theatre, Boston
4 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre is a music venue located at 1 Hamilton Place in Boston, Massachusetts. One of the oldest theaters in the United States, it was built in 1852 and was originally known as the Boston Music Hall, the original home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
~720 ftS
Dancing, Nightlife
Playland Café, Boston
4 min walk • The Playland Café, located at 21 Essex Street in Boston, Massachusetts, was Boston's oldest gay bar.
~460 ftN
Beaux-Arts architecture
R. H. Stearns Building, Boston
3 min walk • The R. H. Stearns Building is an 11-story residence building at 140 Tremont Street in Boston. It was built in 1909 for the businessman R. H. Stearns and his company and was the home of the R. H. Stearns and Company department store until the company's demise in 1978.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Modern Theatre?

Nearby attractions include The Boston Theatre, Boston (1 min walk), Opera House, Boston (1 min walk), West Street District, Boston (1 min walk), Boston Theater District, Boston (2 min walk).

How to get to Modern Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Modern Theatre:

Bus

Tremont St opp Temple Pl • Lines: 55 (3 min walk)
Otis St @ Summer St • Lines: 504, 7 (5 min walk)

Metro

Downtown Crossing • Lines: Orange, Red (4 min walk)
Chinatown • Lines: Orange (4 min walk)

Light rail

Boylston • Lines: B, C, D, E (4 min walk)
Park Street • Lines: B, C, D, E (4 min walk)

Train

Boston South Station (11 min walk)
Boston Back Bay (21 min walk)