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New York
Architecture Images- Gone The New York Coliseum |
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architect |
Leon and Lionel Levy with John B. Peterkin Aymar Embury II and Eggers & Higgins) | |
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location |
Columbus Circle | |
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date |
1954, demolished 2000 | |
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International Style II | |
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construction |
steel frame | |
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Theater | |
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Image © e t dankwa 2000 | |
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notes |
Shown here in the
process of being torn down, with the expected completion five months after the picture was taken. |
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Previously on the site-
Built 1902-1903 as "Majestic Theatre" by John H. Duncan for Pabst Brewing Company. Opened 21 Jan 1903 with the world premiere of the musical, "The Wizard of Oz". Used for musical and drama performances. 1911 renamed "Park Theatre". 1923 converted to a cinema/vaudeville theatre and re-opened as "Cosmopolitan Theatre". From 1944, again used as a musical and drama theatre. 1949-1954 used as television theatre by NBC. Demolished 1954 in favour of the New York Coliseum convention center. thanks to
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![[New York, NY: Cosmopolitan Theatre]](usa_nyc_cosmopolitan.jpg)