Salem Theaters

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Some of the defunct theaters in Salem are:

Theatre Comique - 47 Washington St.

Rialto Theater - 49 Washington St.

  • Paramount Theater - 180 Essex Street (torn down 1970)

Built in 1929 as a motion picture house. Seats 2,187 persons.

Plaza Theater - 273 Essex Street (torn down 1969)

Federal Theater - 24 Federal Street (torn down 1970)

Empire Theater - 283-285-287 Essex Street

Salem Theater (demolished May 9, 1985)

See Also

  • "Salem Theater" Salem Evening News, April 15, 16, 22,24 and 26, 1901.
  • "Paramount Theatre" Salem Evening News, April 17, 1930.
  • "Salem Theater slated for demolition", Salem Evening News, May 9, 1985., p1.
  • Vertical File in Salem Collection - Salem Theaters