Bolduc Block facts for kids
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Bolduc Block
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 Location in New Hampshire
Location in the United States
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| Location | 36 Main St., Conway, New Hampshire |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1923 |
| NRHP reference No. | 16000642 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | September 20, 2016 |
The Bolduc Block is a special old building in Conway, New Hampshire. It is also known as the Majestic Theater. This building has a long history. It was built in 1923. It became the very first movie theater in Conway.
The Bolduc Block is also a great example of Art Deco style. This is a cool design style from the 1920s and 1930s. You don't see many Art Deco buildings in northern New Hampshire. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2016. It was also listed on the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places in 2015. Today, the Mountain Top Music Center owns this historic building.
What the Bolduc Block Looks Like
The Bolduc Block is in the middle of Conway's town center. It sits on the north side of Main Street. This street is also known as New Hampshire Routes 16 and 113. The building is made of brick. It has one story.
The front of the building is very interesting. There is a large sign called a marquee over the main theater entrance. This entrance is on the left side. To the right, there are several storefronts. Above them, you can see a stepped parapet. This is a low wall at the edge of the roof. It shows off the Art Deco style.
Inside the Building
The inside of the Bolduc Block has been through a lot. In 2005, a fire caused a lot of damage. But the building was carefully fixed up. Some of its original features are still there. These include old-fashioned cast iron radiators. There are also some original light fixtures.
History of the Bolduc Block
The Bolduc Block was built in 1923. It replaced other buildings that had burned down. At first, the theater inside was called the "New Conway Theatre." But in 1931, it officially opened as the Majestic Theater. Many different businesses have used the storefronts over the years. The local post office was even there for a while.
After the big fire in 2005, the inside of the building was badly damaged. But people worked hard to restore it. They wanted to bring it back to its original beauty. The Mountain Top Music School now owns the building. This group teaches music and puts on performances. They plan to open the Bolduc Block again as a place for music shows.
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