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2007 Preservation AwardsThe Opera House, Theater District
The Opera House, Theater District

Owner: Clear Channel Entertainment
Architect: Martinez & Johnson; Finegold Alexander + Associates
Contractor: Suffolk Construction
Contributors: Tremont Preservation Services

Designed by Thomas Lamb as a vaudeville palace, the restored 1928 Opera House theatre stands as one of the nation’s finest in opulence, gilt, and quality of detailing.  At the end of the 1990s, after a decade of neglect and

deterioration, the Opera House was in a perilous state of disrepair. A restoration team of architects, engineers, contractors, and artisans set about bringing this jewel back to life. In addition to re-establishing structural integrity and constructing modern stage housing, the team restored the Outer Lobby, Grand Foyer, Memorial Hall, and theatre space to their original splendor.

Courtesy of Clear Channel
Leonard P. Zakim Bridge