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The Harlem Opera House, 1889, Harlem, NY (update)

Posted on February 20, 2012 by | Leave a comment

The Harlem Opera House opened in 1889, by Oscar Hammerstein I, his first New York theater. It was designed by architect John B. McElfatrick, who designed numerous late-19th century theaters around the country. 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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