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but is covered with a temporary floor on those occasions when riding forms no part of the performance. Twenty-two boxes, supported by ten columns surround the area. ... The house though plain is painted with great spirit and effect -- especially the roof, which is divided into compartments, and has a sky light in the centre, in order to exhibit panoramas, or other paintings during the day. The proscenium is well adapted to the voice - and the stage doors on both sides are neatly decorated by tasteful ornaments. The following motto, not very classical, but appropriate enough, '
90:"The illuminated scenery, the variegated walks, the romantic arbours, the tasteful decoration of the garden -- the swelling music, the sweet, the gay and cheering song -- the luxuriant refreshment within the house - the order, decency, respectability ... the arrangements made to exclude improper visitants from the garden." Also praised were "the odorous perfumes, the soft thrilling music, and the dazzling brilliants" of "this beautiful retreat, this elysium in miniature."
320:, Swett & Co. which represent the temple of liberty, supported by pillars of wisdom, and constitutes the six renowned statesmen, who became presidents of the United States." Also "there will be raised from the Gardens a splendid transparent air balloon illuminated with fireworks. This balloon is 25 feet in height and 15 feet in diameter." Also the Brigade Band will "perform select national airs."
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please the public -- 900 orange transparent lamps and transparencies will be so disposed as to produce the most pleasing effect; the
Italian Band of music are engaged to perform for the evening, under the direction of Mr. Massi. Refreshment of every kind with the fruits of the season may be procured at the Gardens. ... Constables will be stationed on the different gates to preserve order."
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spectators, and rise with it into the higher regions of the air." However "soon after Mr. Guille's ascent, a slight shower of rain came on, which induced him to shorten his excursion. While the balloon was still in sight of many of the spectators, it was observed to descend rapidly, and to land in the western part of
Charlestown."
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Mr. Guille in a balloon. "A platform ... has been constructed in the
Washington Gardens, so that the public may enjoy in tranquility this beautiful spectacle. The ascension of the balloon will take place at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Mr. Guille will himself ascend in his balloon, in presence of the
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Washington Gardens ... will take place this evening, with such additions and improvements as he flatters himself cannot fail to
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The business received good press. A European visiting Boston around 1820 noted: "Gardens are neither numerous nor noteworthy, but one to which people refer is
Washington's Garden, where subscription parties and large regimental dinners are often held." Local press tended towards gushing enthusiasm.
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The new amphitheatre is a neat brick building of one story, with numerous large venetian windows, the wide spaces of which admit a current of air ... so that as much coolness is secured within as even in summer can be desirable. , the ring for equestrian performances is about 45 feet in diameter -
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212:"Between the play and afterpiece, a recitation by Mrs. Legg; and a comic song by Mr. Simonds." "The Trustees give notice that the settees in front of the circle are reserved for the accommodation of His Excellency the Governor - the officers composing his staff - the
125:"In the yard back of Washington Gardens" were auctioned "a valuable flock of sheep" in 1814. There was attached a stable; in the spring of 1816 horses were available to rent or buy ("circus horses ... Venus, Holly, Monarch, Knickerbocker, Favorite and Tom Thumb.")
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Gardens—fireworks, concerts, and so on. In 1819 as part of the day-long, citywide activities "the Boston Light Infantry, under Capt. Codman, will appear in uniform, and breakfast at Washington Gardens."
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in 1824 caused "some of the buildings in the
Washington Gardens fire from the burning flakes wafted thither by the wind." However the business survived. It continued on for several years thereafter, dissolving around 1829.
182:& Campbell. "They have a stud of 16 fine horses, and a full company of male and female riders." "Miss Wealand, on one horse, will perform many graceful feats and attitudes and conclude with the broad sword exercise. --
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Columbian style." Also "six new and grand national transparencies executed by Messrs.
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Washington Gardens had access to both indoor and outdoor spaces. Schaffer himself lived on the premises. (Before the Gardens opened, the previous tenant of the site and its building was
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August - Concert by "Mr. Cristiani, musician to his
Catholic majesty of Spain , compositor of music to the theatres of the courts of Spain, and member of the Philo-Harmonic Academy of Bologna."
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was honored in this place by various demonstrations of public rejoicing. The South-End, and Washington artillery fired the usual salutes, during the day; similar salutes were also given from
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June - "Tight rope dancing by the wonders of the world, Mons. Godeau and Mademoiselle Adolphe -- Mathematical and philosophical recreations, balancing imitations, &c by Sieur Breslaw."
121:- forms the centre of the frontispiece. The boxes are capable of containing 30 persons each. ... The house when there is no riding is capable of containing at least 1,800 or 2,000 persons.
163:. In the evening, the Washington Gardens, and other public places of resort, were handsomely illuminated, and from the Gardens, a rich display of fire-works was exhibited."
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717:. Cf. X. Theodore Barber. Phantasmagorical Wonders: The Magic Lantern Ghost Show in Nineteenth-Century America. Film History, Vol. 3, No. 2 (1989); p.82.
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directed the house orchestra in 1816. His wife Catherine Graupner, who performed elsewhere in Boston, sometimes sang for the audience at the Gardens.
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240:'s celebrated play, in 5 acts, called 'The Stranger.' The evening's entertainment will conclude with the humorous and highly popular farce of
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in Paris." A few weeks later appeared "the double French Mosaic, in 20 changes of natural colours, invented by the celebrated artist,
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77:, Firework Maker to the ... Bourbons in Paris;" and a few weeks after that "the wings of the windmill of
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by Mr. Mayhier. -- Metamorphose of the Sack, by Mr. Bogardas, to conclude with the Friccasee Dance."
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726:Boston Commercial Gazette; Date: 07-03-1826; p.3.
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572:Boston Commercial Gazette; Date: 08-26-1819; p.2.
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641:Boston Daily Advertiser; Date: 08-08-1821; p.3.
375:Boston Daily Advertiser; Date: 09-21-1815; p.3.
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157:anniversary birth-day of the sainted Washington
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253:September - Ascension from the Garden of
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769:Musical Interludes in Boston 1795-1830
757:. Boston: J. Munroe and Company, 1853.
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323:1827 - Sophie, Harry and David Eberle.
738:"Olympians of the Sawdust Circle - E"
629:"Olympians of the Sawdust Circle - G"
505:Salem Gazette; Date: 07-09-1824; p.2.
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128:A fire in Beacon Hill across the
755:"A Record of the Boston Stage"
302:November - Eugene Robertson's
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