Gary Theatre
131 Stuart Street,
Boston,
MA
02116
131 Stuart Street,
Boston,
MA
02116
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This sizable theatre was formerly the Plymouth Theatre which opened in 1911. It was located on Stuart Steet near Tremont Street and right around the corner from what is now the Emerson Majestic Theatre.
It became the Gary Cinema in 1958. It was demolished in 1978 for construction of the State Transportation Building.
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Gerald A. DeLuca
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MPol see Columbia Square Cinemas somewhere in Posts is a Picture that Made the AP over the protests It went far enought that Warner Brothers SAW it. I think it was WB, been so long I can not remember.
I don’t understand your comment — are you referring to the Columbia Theatre (not Columbia Square) that used to be about a half mile south of the Gary?
No, It is Columbia Square Cinemas in Augusta,Ga. on one of the posts is a picture of folks from a church protesting the movie,AP picked up the picture and somehow Warner Brothers contacted us about the “Oh,God” protest. It was Columbia 1 and 2 Theatres in those days. sorry for the mix-up.
Hello, All!
I just have put together a tribute to the Plymouth…aka…Gary on my retro blog.
I have included some wonderful moments in the history of the theatre and also located a few photos…most have been here before I think.
I have asked Bob for his wonderful snapshot from the 1960’s…and said he said yes to posting it:–)
Thanks, Bob.
Gerald, I have used your neat shot as well on the blog and written your name on it for full credit. Looked for email contact but could not locate any…sorry. It is a super photo and adds so much to the update as well!!!
The blog update covers 1911 until the building came down in late 1979..early 80.
I hope you enjoy it:–)
http://usaretrotimes.blogspot.com/
Charles:–)
CharlesBoston – this is a very nice archive, and beautifully presented. But it would be even better if there were dates on the ads and clippings.
Thanks, Ron!
Glad you enjoyed the posting.
Most of the JPEGs on the blog are dated with at least the year in the address bar.
Here is an expample:
View link
The months may not be there but the year is on most and if there are multiple posting for a year they may appear like: 1950-1, 1950-2, etc.
So, if you scroll over each you can see the info or click each image and it will show up the address bar.
I hope that helps:–)
Enjoy….and I hope to do another theatre soon:–)
Charles:–)
http://usaretrotimes.blogspot.com/
I didn’t think to look up in the address bar for the date; the year is sufficient for me. Thanks.
Hey, Ron!
I am happy to help. Glad you enjoyed it and I am open to any requests for my next theater project….any ideas???
Love to hear them:–)
http://usaretrotimes.blogspot.com/
Hey CharlesBoston I enjoyed your wonderful post on the old Gary Theater. I lived right next door on the top floor in 74-75 and saw many films there most notably Earthquake in its second run and yes plaster DID fall lol. I wish had more photos from all of the old theaters
I don,t believe Earthquake ever played the Gary. It did play the Saxon on a moveover from the general Cinema at shoppers world in Framingham. The only other Sensurround movie to play there was Battlestar Gallactica. Roller Coaster and Midway played at the South Plaza General Cinema in Braintree.