Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts [Worcester] (Q12631)
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Theatre building in Worcester, USA
- Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts
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| English | Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts [Worcester] | Theatre building in Worcester, USA |
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42°15'39.960"N, 71°48'11.160"W
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Built 1902-1904 by Cutting, Carleton & Cutting. Opened 1904 as Franlkin Square Theatre. Later purchased by Sylvester Z. Poli and renamed Poli's Grand Theatre. 1926 major rebuilding and extension by Thomas W. Lamb (3500 seats), re-opened as Fox-Poli Palace Theatre. 1928 renamed Loew's Poli. 1967 renamed Showcase Cinemas. Closed 1998. 2002 acquired by the Worcester Center for the Performing Arts organization. Subseqently major renovations, converted into a performing arts center. Re-opened 14 March 2008 as Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts after a corporate sponsor. 2300 seats. (English)
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1904
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2,300
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2 Southbridge Street, Worcester, MA 01608
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