Apollo Theater
- Address: 253 W 125th St
- Vicinity: Btw Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd and Frederick Douglass Blvd
- Neighborhood of Central Harlem in Manhattan NYC
- Borough of Manhattan NYC in New York City
| 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 |
| Particulars for Apollo Theater: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Cultural Affiliation | Black American |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Criteria | Exemplar |
| Level of Significance | National |
| Architectural Style | Neoclassical |
| Area of Significance | Performing Arts |
| Historic Use | Restaurant |
| Area of Significance | Theatre |
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