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65 West 35th Street
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Theater in the Gilded Age
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Following the Civil War, the resumption of industry, trade, and peace were boom times for New York City. Hundreds of thousands flocked to New York and as they did the city expanded. Out of this new growth came with it the Theater District, which teemed with shows, operas, and acts to amuse the city's population. This list highlights some of the theaters that sprung up during the turn of the century.
Garrick Theatre
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Built by Ned Harrigan in 1890 and named the Harrigan Theatre, the venue was taken over in 1895 by Richard Mansfield, who changed its name to the Garrick. Mansfield leased it to Charles Frogman, who managed it until his death in 1915, when it was sold at auction. It became the home of the Theatre Guild, and after the Guild relocated it became a burlesque house. Severely damaged by fire in 12932, it was demolished as a safety hazard.
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Garrick Theatre
Theatre, Garrick, 65 West 35th Street. The Garrick Theatre at 65 W. 35th Street; billboard advertising Marie Jansen in "The Merry Countess" visible.
Garrick Theatre
63-67 W. 35th Street, New York City, undated \[ca. May 1916].
Garrick Theatre
Manhattan: 35th Street - Broadway (1) 35th Street, north side, from east of Sixth Avenue to Broadway, looking across Herald Square. The Garrick Theatre (which first opened in 1890, as Harrigan's Theatre) stands at No. 63, adjoining the clearing at the corner of Sixth Avenue where a sixteen-story bank building will rise. February 11, 1930 P. L. Sperr Neg. #2414 (2) The same, a closer view. The theatre will shortly be demolished. February 22, 1930 P.S. Sperr
Garrick Theatre
Manhattan: 35th Street - Broadway (1) 35th Street, north side, from east of Sixth Avenue to Broadway, looking across Herald Square. The Garrick Theatre (which first opened in 1890, as Harrigan's Theatre) stands at No. 63, adjoining the clearing at the corner of Sixth Avenue where a sixteen-story bank building will rise. February 11, 1930 P. L. Sperr Neg. #2414 (2) The same, a closer view. The theatre will shortly be demolished. February 22, 1930 P.S. Sperr
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