Howard Athenaeum

The Howard Athenæum, also known as Old Howard Theatre, in Boston, Massachusetts, was one of the most famous theaters in Boston history. Founded in 1845, it remained an institution of culture and learning for most of its years, finally closing in 1953.
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  • Type: Building
  • Description: former theater in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  • Also known as: “Old Howard Athenaeum” and “Old Howard Theatre”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Boston City Hall and TD Garden.

Town hall
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is the seat of city government of , Massachusetts, United States. Surrounded by City Hall Plaza in the section of , it includes the offices of the Mayor and the City Council. is situated 820 feet east of Howard Athenaeum.

Stadium
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is a multi-purpose arena in , Massachusetts. It is located directly above the MBTA's , and it replaced the original upon opening in 1995. is situated 2,200 feet north of Howard Athenaeum.

Government building
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The , also known as the Massachusetts Statehouse or the New State House, is the state capitol and seat of government for the , located in the neighborhood of . is situated 950 feet southwest of Howard Athenaeum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Adams Square and Boston.

Locality
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was a square in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. Now demolished, it was formerly located on the site of the current in .

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A city of history and tradition, offers a proud legacy of culture, education, and numerous sporting championships. The "shining city on a hill"s independent spirit has been displayed to the world ever since colonists were angry over a British tax on their beloved tea and dumped shiploads of it into the harbor in protest.

Suburb
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The is a neighborhood of , Massachusetts, United States, bounded generally by Cambridge Street to the south, the to the west and northwest, North Washington Street on the north and northeast, and New Sudbury Street on the east.

Howard Athenaeum

Latitude
42.36027° or 42° 21′ 37″ north
Longitude
-71.06098° or 71° 3′ 40″ west
Elevation
46 feet (14 metres)
Open location code
87JC9W6Q+4J
Geo­Names ID
4940017
Wiki­data ID
Q5919000
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In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“Howard Athenaeum” goes by many names.

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