Union Theatre
1 Dunham Street,
Attleboro,
MA
02703
1 Dunham Street,
Attleboro,
MA
02703
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The theatre opened in 1918 with vaudeville acts and other live entertainment. It had 1,101 seats with one main screen. Operated by B & Q Associates, it was remodeled in 1949 to the plans of William Riseman Associates.
In 1986 it was sub-divided to attract more movie-goers. It has opened and closed several times since then. In 1986, the theatre was renamed the Roxy Theatre, then the Attleboro Cinema and then back to the Union Theatre.
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James Fisher
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An article on the Union Theatre, contrasting the old marquee with the new and offering additional photos along with the story, can be found in Boxoffice Magazine, January 7, 1950. Page 33.
http://issuu.com/boxoffice/docs/boxoffice_010750
From Boxoffice magazine, February 4, 1956:
“In the most extensive cooperation promotion ever seen in this area, 14 Providence and nearby houses used record-breaking newspaper advertising space in heralding the joint premiere of "The Day the World Ended” and “Phantom from 10,000 Leagues.” Virtually taking over the amusement pages of the local press for several days, the following houses united in the ad: Elmwood, Hope, Uptown, Liberty, Castle, all in this city; Community, Centredale; Strand, Pawtucket; Union, Attleboro; Hollywood, East Providence; Palace, Cranston; Community, Wakefield; Park, Auburn; Palace, Arctic and Stadium, Woonsocket. A brief checkup of local houses indicated that opening days were solid."
Well my friends i have seen so many things over the years and found a lot of pictures of the union ill have to post them on my web site and get back with the site so you to can share memorize til i return have a great and safe week Jim
Well there isnt much going on at the union these days
The Google Maps view is incorrect, but “frozen.” But you can see the theatre by maneuvering to the opposite side of the street. It occupies a corner site.
Please please please any one with any information on the Union Theatre in Attleboro Ma or pictures please let me know Wayne Homer Attleboro Paranormal Investigations
Please please please any one with any information on the Union Theatre in Attleboro Ma or pictures please let me know Wayne Homer Attleboro Paranormal Investigations or
saw Walking Tall there in the late 60’s early 70’s
i often think about the olde days and the time i spent working this great place i do miss it and all the people whom came to visit the union. too bad i had to let it go
I have added a few new pictures more to come Check back often for up to date moments