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The '''United Palace Theatre''', originally known as Loew's 175th Street Theatre, is one of 5 ] that opened in ]. Located at 175th Street and Broadway in ], ], the theatre has 3,293 seats and was designed by ] for vaudeville and movies. Its architectural style is described by the ''AIA Guide to New York City'' as "Cambodian neo-Classical."<ref>White, N. & Willensky, E. (2000). ''AIA Guide to New York City'' (4th edition). New York: Three Rivers Press.</ref> It has the highest capacity of any theatre in New York City. The '''United Palace Theatre''', originally known as Loew's 175th Street Theatre, is one of 5 ] that opened in ]. Located at 175th Street and Broadway in ], ], the theatre has 3,293 seats and was designed by ] for vaudeville and movies. Its architectural style is described by the ''AIA Guide to New York City'' as "Cambodian neo-Classical."<ref>White, N. & Willensky, E. (2000). ''AIA Guide to New York City'' (4th edition). New York: Three Rivers Press.</ref> It has the highest capacity of any theatre in New York City.


Purchased by Christ Community United Church in 1969, this historic theatre was exquisitely restored and is still maintained for concerts (], ], ], and ] are all scheduled to perform in the first half of 2007) and recitals, classes and lectures. Purchased by Christ Community United Church in 1969, this historic theatre was exquisitely restored and is still maintained for concerts (],<ref name="rite">
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United Palace Theatre
Loew's 175th Street Theatre
South facade of the theatre
Address4140 Broadway
New York City
OwnerChrist Community United Church
Capacity3,293
Current useChurch
Construction
Opened1930
ArchitectThomas W. Lamb
Website
www.theunitedpalace.com

The United Palace Theatre, originally known as Loew's 175th Street Theatre, is one of 5 Loew's Wonder Theaters that opened in 1930. Located at 175th Street and Broadway in Manhattan, New York City, the theatre has 3,293 seats and was designed by Thomas W. Lamb for vaudeville and movies. Its architectural style is described by the AIA Guide to New York City as "Cambodian neo-Classical." It has the highest capacity of any theatre in New York City.

Purchased by Christ Community United Church in 1969, this historic theatre was exquisitely restored and is still maintained for concerts (Björk, Iggy and the Stooges and Bloc Party, and have performed in 2007) and recitals, classes and lectures.

Reference

  1. White, N. & Willensky, E. (2000). AIA Guide to New York City (4th edition). New York: Three Rivers Press.
  2. ^ Atamina, Christopher (2007-11-11), "'Rite of Spring' as Rite of Passage", The New York Times {{citation}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link)

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