The Kensington is located on the site of The former Gaiety Theater – proclaimed as a “Model of Comfort” and “Boston’s Most Modern Playhouse”.
The Trocadero Burlesquers opened at The Gaiety Theater on November 23, 1908 to a packed house of 1,700 with standing room only.
The show was such a success, performances were held twice a day. Vaudeville had become known as the “theater of the people”.
Today, The Kensington is surrounded by beautifully restored, classic theaters: The Boston Opera House opened 84 years ago and was said to “take your breath away”.
With the painstaking renovations in 2004, it still does. The Paramount made its debut in 1932 and was deemed “Boston’s Magnificent Movie Palace”.
After a major renovation in 2002, it became the home of the Performing Arts Center for Emerson College.
“The Modern” was famous for being the first to show a “talkie”. It won a preservation award in 2011 and is a popular Boston attraction.
Referred to as “The Grand Old Lady”, The Orpheum opened in 1852. She now hosts grammy award winners and some of the hottest bands in the country.
With beautiful views and exclusive features and services, The Penthouses at The Kensington take urban living to new heights.
The Penthouses offer living and dining areas, kitchen, walk-in closet.
Fitness center is fully equipped with state-of-the-art strength training, free weights and cardio equipment.
Soak up the sun year round in Club Kensington’s airy Solar Power solarium.
Make a splash in the outdoor pool on Club Kensington’s Sky Deck or cozy up to the fireplace and outdoor TV.
Stretch to find your center at InnerActive, Club Kensington’s yoga studio.
This monument commemorated the Battle of Bunker Hill which took place on June 17, 1775.
The USS Constitution museum and ship are run by separate organizations but they stand alongside each other so can easily be visited at the same time.
The expansive lounge, kitchen and billiards room is at the heart of Club Kensington.
The State House was designed by Charles Mulfinch and completed in 1798 constructed on John Hancock’s former cow pasture on Beacon Hill.
Not to be confused with the Old South Church on Boylston Street this is also a National historical Monument.
Pamper your pooch in the pet spa, equipped with a professional doggie bath.
This historic green space is one of the main parks together with The Commonwealth Avenue Mall and The Boston Common.
Read a book. Listen to music. Write, draw, dream. Unplugged is the place to escape the hectic pace of everyday life in the city.
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