Tremont Temple
Commercial District
Tremont Temple was once the renowned Tremont Theater. Most of the famous actors, singers and lecturers of the day performed here. John Gilbert, Jenny Lind, Daniel Webster and Charles Dickens all made appearances.
In 1843, the Theater became the Temple when the Free Baptist Society bought it. It was the first integrated church in Boston, the first to provide free seats, and it was called the "Pulpit of America" by Dwight L. Moody, the famous evangelist. The Temple burned three times. The present building was constructed in 1896.
Erected by Boston 200.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.
Location. 42° 21.452′ N, 71° 3.647′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Downtown Crossing. It is on Tremont Street south of School Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boston MA 02108, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Massachusetts’ Historic Boston. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: North Church Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Adams (within shouting distance of this marker); Victims of the Boston Massacre (within shouting distance of this marker); John Smibert
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Other markers no longer nearby. A Riot, the Massacre, and the Tea Party (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Welcome to Granary Burying Ground (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Gravestone Carving (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,111 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 28, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 4. submitted on June 29, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
