Stoughton's State Theatre Gets "New Lease On Life"
Friends of the State Theatre President John Stagnone announced a 20-year lease with C&V Realty Investment Trust as the first step in restoring and eventually operating the former State Theatre in downtown Stoughton.
The following is a press release from the Save the State Theatre group: Friends of the State Theatre President John Stagnone is pleased to announce a 20-year lease with C&V Realty Investment Trust as the first step in enabling this dedicated community group to restore and eventually operate the former State Theatre as a community theatre in downtown Stoughton. Eighty-six years ago on December 8, 1927 the State Theatre opened to the public with much fanfare. For months, John P. Curley, a Boston contractor, with his men and sub-contractors, rushed to finish this grand new edifice, with her beautiful high walls, spacious granite frontage, expansive stage with new scenery equipment, and a modern Estey Pipe Organ. With her luxurious, …
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Lauren Mahan
10:41 am on Thursday, March 21, 2013
I hope for your success! I wish that the Wollaston Theater in Quincy could follow in the footsteps of the State Theater. Such a shame to see these beautiful buildings fall into ruins. more ›