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Howard Athenaeum

Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 1953

    Indecency proceedings and license loss

    A vice-squad raid recorded a burlesque performance and contributed to an indecency hearing. Boston subsequently refused to renew the theater's license, ending its operations.

  2. 1853

    Forced removal of Sarah Parker Remond

    Sarah Parker Remond was forcibly removed after rejecting segregated seating at a performance. She later won a $500 settlement from the theater's managers.