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Where New Yorkers Work
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Paramount Plaza
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Built on the site of the Capitol Theater, the Uris Building was built in 1970. Designed by Emery Roth and Sons, the 48 story tower was developed and owned by the Uris brothers. Following a series of vacancies in the 70s, the building was sold to Paramount.
Bright Lights: Theaters in the City
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Each month the Landmarks Conservancy highlights New York City’s extraordinarily rich architectural heritage by featuring a different building style or function. As the City we love continues to reopen we are proud to celebrate the return of Broadway and the magic of live theater and will feature many of the majestic houses that have hosted iconic music and memorable performances across the decades.
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Capitol Theatre
Manhattan: Broadway - 50th Street 1639-1647 Broadway, west side, between 50th and 51st Streets. Between 1916 and 1920 this frame building will be replaced by the Capitol Theatre. February 25, 1904. Brown Brothers. Nea. ~2205 NVEO 350)
1649 Broadway
Buildings at the corner of Broadway and 50th Street, New York City, 1913.
Capitol Theatre
1645 Broadway. Capitol Theater. Interior
Capitol Theatre
1645 Broadway. Capitol Theater
Capitol Theatre
Manhattan: Broadway - 51st Street (West) 1641-1649 Broadway, at the S.W. corner of West 51st Street, showing a 6-story structure at this location housing the Capitol Theatre which at this date has hot opened. The low building on the left is at the N.W. corner of 50th Street. About 1920.
Capitol Theatre
Night view, Broadway, Times Square, probably February, 1926.
Capitol Theatre
Manhattan: Broadway - 51st Street The entrance of the Capitol Theatre, Broadway at the S.W. corner of 51st Street. July 30, 1929. P. L. Sperr.
Capitol Theatre
Manhattan: Broadway - 50th Street (1) Broadway, west side, north from, but not including, 50th Street. The theatres shown are the Capitol, the Hollywood, and the Broadway, in its new location. NEG ~ 87e October 1, 1933. P. L. Sperr. (2) A more inclusive view, showing in addition the N.W. corner of West 50th Street. NEG~ 5E2 October 1, 1933. P. L. Sperr. (3 and 4) The same. The Capitol Theatre (Motion Picture) is at No. 1645 Broadway. This set consists of a positive and negative copy. October to December 1935. W.P.A. Photo.
Capitol Theatre
Manhattan: Broadway - 50th Street (1) Broadway, west side, north from, but not including, 50th Street. The theatres shown are the Capitol, the Hollywood, and the Broadway, in its new location. NEG ~ 87e October 1, 1933. P. L. Sperr. (2) A more inclusive view, showing in addition the N.W. corner of West 50th Street. NEG~ 5E2 October 1, 1933. P. L. Sperr. (3 and 4) The same. The Capitol Theatre (Motion Picture) is at No. 1645 Broadway. This set consists of a positive and negative copy. October to December 1935. W.P.A. Photo.
Capitol Theatre
Manhattan: Broadway - 50th Street (1) Broadway, west side, north from, but not including, 50th Street. The theatres shown are the Capitol, the Hollywood, and the Broadway, in its new location. NEG ~ 87e October 1, 1933. P. L. Sperr. (2) A more inclusive view, showing in addition the N.W. corner of West 50th Street. NEG~ 5E2 October 1, 1933. P. L. Sperr. (3 and 4) The same. The Capitol Theatre (Motion Picture) is at No. 1645 Broadway. This set consists of a positive and negative copy. October to December 1935. W.P.A. Photo.
Paramount Plaza
\[The Uris Building, 1633 Broadway.] Now Paramount Plaza.
1631 Broadway
West side of Broadway and W. 51st Street, N.Y. Pedestrians, billboards and theatres.
233 West 50th Street
Manhattan: 50th Street (West) - 2nd Avenue 233-245West50th Street n.d., but ca. 1924
226 West 50th Street
Hotel Mansfield Hall "45 Steps from Broadway"
Capitol Theatre
Capitol Theatre, Broadway and 51st Street, New York City, undated.
226 West 50th Street
South side of West 50th Street, New York City, undated. Broken plate.
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