140 Comments for St. Alphonsus Hall

If I am not imposing, I think this would make a great wallpaper. Would you be willing to share it?

Thanks in advance.

How do I obtain a copy. I just want to frame this

This is so sad. To see the pictures now. The destruction of such beauty kills me

Great points made, Autoguy! Reminds me how fleeting beautiful creations such as this one are. Special for me as I am from Boston.

Hate to say it, but It makes complete sense why this theatre has not been revived. Sadly, It is in one of the poorest districts in Boston.

Bing Maps has a more recent picture on it than Google. There's something missing... the condemned sign.

This beatiful hall has special memories for me. I attended the Mission Grammar School, spent many Saturdays cleaning the convent and attending mass in Mission Church which is equally as beautiful. We were proud of our Catholic upbringing and had pride in our neighborhood. Then it all changed. The hood changed. People sold their homes and moved away...Crime, drugs, . No children left to attend and financially support the parish schools. There was also Mission High School on Alleghany St. As the years rolled on the buildings deteriorated, the sex scandals took even more folks away etc. It made more sense for the Redemptrists to sell . Believe me it met with disdain and sadness. Many measures sere taken to save the beloved Hall. Historical landmark, finding a theatre co. to take over.. nothing worked. Financially unfeasible. What a time a time it was.. now all that's left is a photograph......

I live across the street from this place and have always wondered what it looked like inside. Harvard has the property now so I'm wondering what
going to happen to it. Thank you posting these.

Love the window.

Sad

What a waste of a perfectly beautiful venue.

Google street view shows the beautiful windows in the front that idiots had smashed.

Don't sit in the seats under the cherubs.

Structures associated with theology usually have stunning craftsmanship. The workers feel they're being watched by unseen forces so they do the best they can. Best and cheapest foreman available.

Huge amount of work in that place. Sadly, such buildings are a one-shot deal. If they're not maintained, renovating a damaged one would be an astronomical cost that nobody will pay. Areas that look ok may drop large heavy pieces on people, etc.. More issues than meet the eye.