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Home » Theater Guide » Location » United States » Massachusetts » Somerville » Central Theatre

Central Theatre

Somerville, MA
151 Highland Avenue
, Somerville, MA 02143 United States
(map)
Status: Closed
Screens: Single Screen
Style: Adam
Function: Daycare Center
Seats: 910
Chain: Unknown
Architect: Unknown
Firm: Unknown
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The Central Theatre, located at Highland Avenue and Central Street was in the geographical heart of Somerville. It is part of a large apartment building that also has retail space on the ground floor.

The Central was an average neighborhood theater, seating 910, that had closed by the 70's.

Today the theater itself is largely intact, though missing seats. The former lobby is used by retail and was formerly a recycling center. Until recently, the tall stagehouse was used by a faux rock-climbing organization.

I believe that in it's last years the theater was part of the American Theaters Company chain.

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Lost Theatres of Somerville
Contributed by Ian Judge

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There was a large fire in this building a few years ago, which drove out the recycling center and the rock gym. At one point, people feared it had been so badly damaged that it would have to be torn down. Fortunately, that turned out not to be the case.
posted by Ron Newman on Dec 10, 2004 at 5:27pm
For photos and additional information on this theatre go to:
http://www.losttheatres.org/theaters.htm
posted by David Guss on Aug 25, 2005 at 9:45am
David, that's a MAGNIFICENT website. Those responsible deserve a STANDING OVATION. Bravo!
posted by Warren G. Harris on Mar 3, 2006 at 7:35am
Warren - I can tell you that David Guss is himself the man resposible for how incredible the website is - you should have seen the exhibit! It was fascinating.
posted by Ian M. Judge on Mar 4, 2006 at 6:50am
The MGM Theatre Photograph and Report form for the Central Theatre in Somerville has a facade photo taken in May 1941. It had a 2-sided triangle-style marquee. The Report lists the address as 151 Highland Avenue and states that the theatre had been a MGM customer for over 10 years; that it was over 15 years old; was in Fair condition, and had 665 seats on the main floor and 265 in the balcony, total: 930.
posted by Ron Salters on Apr 10, 2006 at 8:31am
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