National Register of Historic Places

Wilbur Theatre

Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Listed
December 9, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80000443

About this property

The Wilbur Theatre is a historic performing arts theater at 244–250 Tremont Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The Wilbur Theatre originally opened in 1914, but underwent renovations in 2008. The Wilbur Theatre sits in the heart of Boston's historic theater district and is known for hosting live comedy and music. The venue seats 1,093, but the main floor (orchestra level) has removable tables and seating, to create a general admission standing room (bringing capacity to 1,200). It features basic concessions, including a full bar, on each of the three floors (Orchestra, Mezzanine, Balcony).

Location

244-250 Tremont St.
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
42.35073, -71.06517

Categories

ARCHITECTUREPERFORMING ARTS
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Wilbur Theatre listed on the National Register?

Wilbur Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 9, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Wilbur Theatre?

Wilbur Theatre is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Wilbur Theatre?

The period of significance for Wilbur Theatre is recorded as the industrial era.

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