Place: Strand Theatre
Address: 543 Columbia Road
Neighborhood: Dorchester
On April 28 and 29, 2014, I visited the Uphams Corner part of Dorchester. In this area is the Strand Theatre, a very notable and historic structure.
To visit the Strand Theatre, ride bus route 15, 16, 17 or 41 to Uphams Corner.
"This 1918 Classical Revival-style movie palace was one of the first in Boston designed specifically for motion pictures and is probably the only remaining vintage neighborhood theater. Hollywood and Broadway stars from Jack Benny to Duke Ellington appeared here. The opulent interior is a reminder of an earlier time when movies were screened in elegant surroundings.
After a mid-century decline a massive restoration effort brought the Strand back as a cultural and entertainment center for a new generation and a broad audience."
To learn more about the Strand Theatre:
http://strandboston.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strand_Theatre_%28Dorchester,_Massachusetts%29
