Boston Music Hall

Boston Music Hall is a concert hall located on Winter Street with an additional entrance on Hamilton Place, designed by architect George Snell in partnership with Alpheus Morse. The building features a large auditorium with original decorative elements and was constructed to offer excellent acoustics for musical performances.

The building was founded in 1852 with financial support from the Harvard Musical Association. It served as the original home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra from its establishment until 1900, when it was transformed into the Orpheum Theatre.

The hall hosted regular performances by the Handel and Haydn Society, a group that shaped Boston's musical life through classical concerts. These shows helped establish the city as an important center for serious music.

The building is located downtown and is accessible via two entrances on different streets, making it easy to find from various directions. Visitors can explore the exterior and learn about its architectural details from the street level.

The hall housed the first concert pipe organ in the United States, installed in 1862 and built in Germany with thousands of pipes. This instrument was a symbol of the city's musical ambition and drew visitors from across the country to hear it played.

Location: Boston

Inception: 1852

GPS coordinates: 42.35620,-71.06080

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:57