Tag Archives: Renaissance Ballroom

The (Very) Earthly Pursuits of Rev. Calvin O. Butts III

Posted on April 29, 2013 by | 1 Comment

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Harlem On Our Dime

The Harlem Renaissance Ballroom and Casino, an art deco behemoth on the corner of 138th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard, opened in 1923. Continue reading →

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Harlem Debutante Ball, Renaissance Ballroom 1950′s (photos)

Posted on October 27, 2012 by | 19 Comments

The above photo was taken during the 1950′s for Life magazine of a cotillion in Harlem. Continue reading →

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The Renaissance Main Ballroom Demolished?

Posted on November 17, 2010 by | 1 Comment

Walking by the old Renaissance Ballroom between West 137th Street and West 138th Street this past weekend confirmed what many preservationist feared would happen to the iconic Central Harlem institution.   Continue reading →

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