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Concert Hall (Boston, Massachusetts)
The Concert Hall (1752–1869) was a performance and meeting space in Boston, Massachusetts, located at Hanover Street and Queen Street. Meetings, dinners, concerts, and other cultural events took place in the hall. Brief history Architecture According to some, Stephen Deblois built the hall in 1752.Jim VrabelWhen in Boston: a time line & almanac Bostonian Society; UPNE, 2004. The Concert Hall building occupied a lot on Hanover Street that had changed owners several times through the years, beginning from the earliest days of Boston in the mid-17th century. "The site was first known as Houchin's Corner, from a tanner of that name who occupied it."Samuel Adams DrakeOld landmarks and historic personages of Boston Roberts Brothers, 1876 Owners included: Gilbert and Lewis Deblois (1749); Stephen Deblois (1764); William Turner (1769); John and Jonathan Amory (1789-ca.1798). At some point after 1787, architect Charles Bulfinch re-modelled the building ("new interior and enlarged," a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1869 Concert Hall Boston
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