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Tour of Harlem Cultural Jewel During Harlem Arts Advocacy Week

Posted on October 3, 2012 by | 2 Comments

Guided Trolley Tour to Bring Imagining America Conference Attendees, General Public to Studio Museum, Schomburg Center and Harlem Stage on Friday, Part of Harlem Arts Advocacy Week’12 Continue reading →

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Hurtig And Seamon’s (Burlesque) Theater In Harlem 1913/1914

Posted on November 18, 2011 by | 1 Comment

In 1913  or 1914,a new building, designed by the architect George Keister, who also patterned the First Baptist Church in the City of New York, opened at 253 West 125th Street as Hurtig and Seamon’s New (Burlesque) Theater, operated by noted burlesque producers Jules Hurtig and Harry Seamon, who obtained a 30-year lease.  It remained in operation until 1928, when Bill Minsky took over. Continue reading →

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