Globe Theatre (Boston, Mass.)

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This material comes from the second Globe Theatre playhouse built by B.F. Dwight on Hayward Place and Washington Street in 1874, which completely burned on January 2, 1894. John Stetson was the manager and proprietor.

From the description of Globe Theatre (Boston, Mass.) cast lists, 1881-1894 (bulk), 1864-1894 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 612811135

Originally called Selwyn's when it was built on Washington Street in 1867, the first Globe Theatre burned down in 1873 and was replaced by a second Globe one block away on the same street. The third Globe Theatre was designed in 1903 by Arthur Vinal.

From the description of Programs, 1863-1892. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 35271836

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creatorOf Globe Theatre (Boston, Mass.). Globe Theatre (Boston, Mass.) cast lists, 1881-1894 (bulk), 1864-1894 (inclusive). Harvard University, Harvard Theater Collection, Harvard College Library
creatorOf Globe Theatre (Boston, Mass.). Programs, 1863-1892. Boston Athenaeum
referencedIn Rogers Memorial Collection: Musical and theatrical programs, 1794-1937 (inclusive), 1845-1937 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn Boston theater watercolors and printed materials, 1797-1886 and undated. Houghton Library
creatorOf Browning, Bruce F. Bruce F. Browning - Boston Theater Collection, 1895-1920. Boston College. John J. Burns Library
referencedIn Boston theater watercolors and printed materials, 1797-1886 and undated. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
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associatedWith Browning, Bruce F. person
associatedWith Rogers, Henry Munroe, 1839-1937 person
associatedWith Stetson, John, person
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Massachusetts--Boston
Massachusetts--Boston
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Playbills
Theater 19th century
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Active 1895

Active 1920

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