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Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1914/00/00 George Keister Architect Built in 1913-1914, Apollo Theater opens as "Hurtig and Seamon's New Theater", a "Whites Only" Burlesque venue.
1934/01/16 "Hurtig and Seamon's New Theater" is refurbished and opens as the Apollo, catering to Black audiences.
1962/10/24 The Famous Flames Performer At his own expense, James Brown records his performance at the Apollo Theater. Live at the Apollo
1962/10/24 James Brown Performer At his own expense, James Brown records his performance at the Apollo Theater. Live at the Apollo

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Particulars for Apollo Theater:
Area of Significance Architecture
Criteria Architecture-Engineering
Cultural Affiliation Black American
Sight Category Building
Criteria Historic Event
Level of Significance National
Architectural Style Neoclassical
Area of Significance Performing Arts
Owner Private
Historic Use Restaurant
Area of Significance Theatre



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration: 17th November 1983

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name: Apollo Theater
Registry Address: 253 W. 125th St.
Registry Number: 83004059
Resource Type: Building
Owner: Private
Architect: Keister,George
Architectural Style: Classical revival
Contributing Buildings: 1
Certification: Listed in the National Register
CULTURAL DETAILS
Level of Significance: National
Area of Significance: Architecture, Performing arts
Applicable Criteria: Event, Architecture-Engineering
Period of Significance: 1900-1924, 1925-1949
Significant Year: 1913
Historic Function: Recreation and Culture, Commerce, Trade
Historic Sub-Function: Restaurant, Theater
Current Function: Recreation and Culture, Commerce, Trade
Current Sub-Function: Theater

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