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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1916
Page
7
Sparks from three fires touched Louis Cafe, Hotel Avery, and 478 Washington Street as Tremont Theatre burned. Firemen fought through water deluges for hours, saving the auditorium but destroying boxes and stage decor. Fire officials suspect incendiary origin and vow a state investigation with watchman and engineer testimony.
The Tremont Theatre in Reston burned yesterday afternoon, damaging the stage while the auditorium remained largely intact. The property sits on multiple estates and could be back in running order in about 60 days if arrangements with Klaw and Gruninger are resolved.
Ruth Chatterton and the cast of Daddy Longlegs faced a devastating Tremont Theatre fire that destroyed scenery and gowns worth over 2000 dollars. Chatterton called the blaze fortunate for the empty theatre, while crew members lost valuables and the company plans a move to another Boston venue within two weeks.
The Tremont Theatre opened in 1888 after Abbey and Schoeffel moved from the Park to better suit their expanding stagecraft. The house hosted leading international stars such as Charles Wyndham and Sarah Bernhardt, with Abbey passing his stake to Schoeffel who has led the Tremont through modern changes and seasonal summers since its inception.
Reporters found Mrs. Jacques Martin could not tell if she was sad or glad about the blaze. She was glad the fire occurred with no one in the theatre and that a rest period would follow as the show was rehabilitated. She mourned lost costumes and audience impact, while colleagues like Mabel Burt and Isabel Vernon lost belongings in the flames.
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