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The Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts was built as the home of the famous panoramic, life-size mural, “The Battle of Gettysburg.” Dramatic in its own right, the building also invites a wide variety of creativity and inspiration as a community gathering place for art and social endeavors. The Boston Center for the Arts received a $5000 award in recognition of its participation in the Partners in Preservation 2009 initiative.
What is the historical significance of this site?
In the late 1880s, thousands of visitors lined up outside the newly constructed Cyclorama to view Parisian artist Paul Dominique Philippoteaux's "Battle of Gettysburg.” In the 1920s, the Cyclorama underwent great transformation which expanded the façade from the round structure to the way it currently looks. For many years, the Cyclorama has served as a vital cultural asset for the neighborhood and the city.
What is the current use of the site?
The Cyclorama is a gathering place where community members enjoy many forms of social and cultural activities. Situated in the heart of the Boston Center for the Arts’ 4-acre complex, the Cyclorama has become a premier event venue, serving as the setting for dozens of cultural events and performances, nonprofit fundraisers, corporate meetings, and trade shows.
Why this site needs your continued support:
The Cyclorama and the Boston Center for the Arts represent over a century of cultural activities in a public place unlike any other in Boston. The Cyclorama today invites transformation, creativity and inspiration and sits at the heart of Boston's cultural community in the historic South End.
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The Cyclorama, Boston Center for the Arts, is a contributing property to the South End National Register Historic District.
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