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Broadway Theatres : History and Architecture
Broadway Theatres History and Architecture Author:William Morrison Fascinating, richly illustrated volume provides a wealth of historical data about 74 of Manhattan’s great theatrical houses—both vanished and still extant. Extensive, detailed captions document location, architects, opening date, other data for the Fifth Avenue Theatre (1873), the oldest of the buildings; the Hippodrome (1905), promo... more »ted in its day as the world’s largest theatre; the Music Box Theatre (1921), one of the loveliest and most successful playhouses still in operation; as well as the New Amsterdam, Winter Garden, Ziegfeld, Ethel Barrymore, many more. Over 200 photos and illus.« less