Portsmouth Music Hall, Portsmouth
- Also Known As: The Civic
- Address: 28 Chestnut St
- Vicinity: Porter St
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1878/00/00 | The Music Hall opens in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, as a Vaudeville theater. | |||||
| 1901/00/00 | Frank Jones | Owner | Local politician, ale brewer, and developer, Frank Jones buys the theater. His remodel adds the current proscenium arch and opera boxes. | |||
| 1908/07/00 | Mark Twain | Dignitary | Mark Twain speaks at the dedication of Thomas Bailey Aldrich Memorial, held at the Portsmouth Music Hall. "Aldrich's life was cheerful and happy. I knew him 40 years. He was one of the brightest men it has ever been my pleasure to know." | Birth of American Historic Preservation |
| Particulars for Portsmouth Music Hall, Portsmouth: | |
|---|---|
| Sight Category | Building |
| Area of Significance | Entertainment - Recreation |
| Historic Use | Movie Theater, cinema |
| Area of Significance | Performing Arts |
| Historic use | Playhouse |
| Area of Significance | Social History |
| Area of Significance | Theatre |
| Entertainment | Vaudeville |
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