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Chickering Hall was a famous concert hall in Boston, Massachusetts. It opened in 1883. It was on the second floor of the Chickering and Sons piano store. This store was on Tremont Street. Many people called this area "Piano Row." This was because many piano shops were there.

The building was designed by architects Bradlee, Winslow & Wetherell. Mr. E.P. Treadwell decorated the inside. The hall was one of the first places to use Edison electric lights. By 1895, Chickering Hall was known as a favorite spot for fancy musical shows. It was also a main meeting place for musicians.

Performances and Events

Chickering Hall hosted many interesting performances and events. Famous writers, artists, and musicians appeared there.

Images for kids

  • 1889 Kneisel ChickeringHall BostonGlobe Dec1

    Advertisement for the Kneisel Quartet, 1889

  • 1887 ChickeringHall Boston

    Seating chart for Chickering Hall, 1880s

  • 1890 ChickeringHall no152 TremontSt BostonGlobe Oct19

    Advertisement for Chickering Hall, 1890

  • 1891 ChickeringHall BostonGlobe January25

    Advertisement for Chickering Hall, 1891

  • 1891 ChickeringHall Boston HarvardTheatreCollection

    "Mrs. Herne as Margaret Fleming," 1891; shows actress Katherine Corcoran

  • 1896 ChickeringHall Boston map byStadly BPL 12479 detail

    A map of Boston from 1896, showing Chickering Hall across from Boston Common

See also

  • Chickering and Sons
  • Chickering Hall, Boston (1901), Huntington Avenue
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