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jameslydon commented about Boston Opera House on Apr 5, 2002 at 10:29 am

For the last three years I have been retained as a consultant to pursue the public permits for the restoration of the Opera House. Contrary to what some think the theater is in remarkable condition. It is a Thomas Lamb design and in the context of the period in which it was constructed, it was one of the most expensive Lamb theaters to have been built.

The Boston preservation community are staunch supporters of this project.

The theater, in part, was built on the foundation of a 1854 theater called the Boston Theater and when the present theater wads opened on October 29, 1928 the CEO of the owning corporation was none other than Mr. Joseph Kennedy the father of the late president and the current Senator from Massachusetts.

Any questions, or groups that may wish to tour please reach out to me.