Bijou Theatre, Theatre and movie house in Washington Street, Boston, United States
The Bijou Theatre occupied the second floor of a building at 545 Washington Street, offering entertainment through both stage performances and film screenings.
Opening on December 11, 1882, the Bijou Theatre presented Gilbert and Sullivan's Iolanthe and continued operations until its closure in 1943.
The theatre transformed from a live performance venue to a movie house in 1927, reflecting the evolution of entertainment in early 20th century Boston.
The structure was dismantled in 1951 after failing to meet new fire safety regulations implemented following the 1942 Cocoanut Grove disaster.
Thomas Edison personally supervised the installation of electrical lighting systems, making it the first theatre in the United States illuminated by electricity.
Location: Boston
Inception: 1882
Architects: Bradlee, Winslow & Wetherell
Address: 545 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111
GPS coordinates: 42.35430,-71.06230
Latest update: March 15, 2025 20:51
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