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WandaLee
WandaLee commented about Colonial Theatre on Jul 19, 2007 at 11:39 pm

Does anyone know if the Bijou went on to become the Paramount? I thought Mayer built the Paramount – it was the grandest of the four in Haverhill back in my pre-teen and teenage years.

WandaLee
WandaLee commented about Strand Theatre on Jul 19, 2007 at 11:36 pm

I recall seeing double features at the Strand for $.25 – all those wonderful ‘50s musicals!! It was on Merrimack Street, close to the foot of Howe St. (Candy counter was on the left as you walked in!)
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WandaLee
WandaLee commented about Paramount Theatre on Jul 19, 2007 at 11:26 pm

As I recall, the Paramount was built by Louis B. Mayer, of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), who was from Haverhill, MA. The theatre was the best in town, with large pink marble columns, marble floors, lots of shiny brass stanchions. I saw Elvis Presley’s first movie, “Love Me Tender”, seated in the balcony when I was 13 yrs. old. (‘56) Sadly, Haverhill came down with a horrible case of “urban renewal” and totally destroyed some wonderful landmarks in town.