The former Haven cinema, in South Square, Boston, as demolition work nears its conclusion in 1999.The former Haven cinema, in South Square, Boston, as demolition work nears its conclusion in 1999.
The former Haven cinema, in South Square, Boston, as demolition work nears its conclusion in 1999.

RETRO: 'The end of an era' - Demolition work on Boston's Haven Cinema nears completion

By David Seymour
Published 16th May 2024, 19:36 BST
Updated 16th May 2024, 19:41 BST
Twenty-five years ago, one of Boston’s most recognisable buildings disappeared from the town.

Earlier this year, we published a gallery of images showing the start of demolition work on the Haven, in South Square, in February 1999.

These pictures were taken the following month.

"The end of an era – the old Haven cinema, originally the Odeon, finally succumbs to the bulldozers and bites the dust,” The Standard wrote at the time.

The remains on the Haven as seen from the rear.

1. Demolition of The Haven - March 1999

The remains on the Haven as seen from the rear. Photo: Boston Standard

A closer look at the raked seating of the auditorium.

2. Demolition of The Haven - March 1999

A closer look at the raked seating of the auditorium. Photo: Boston Standard

The view from John Adam's Way.

3. Demolition of The Haven - March 1999

The view from John Adam's Way. Photo: Boston Standard

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