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(1816 To 1860) By Chas. H. Haswell Originally published 1896 |
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Broad Street until their erection of the building, in 1837, at intersection of Beaver, William, and South William streets, removed in 1890 and reconstructed. Their subsequent course and the status of their representatives are too well known for a recital here.
May 15 occupants of the State Prison in Greenwich Street were removed to the newly constructed building at Sing Sing, the construction of which had been commenced in 1825.
May 20 the Bowery " Theatre burned, taking fire from a neighboring livery stable, whence the winds drove the flames to the theatre, beginning with the roof. This occurred about 6 o'clock P. ai. The postponed benefit of Mrs. Gilfert was set for that evening. The house was rebuilt better than before within the space of ninety days, being opened late in August, on which occasion Forrest delivered the address, written by William Leggett, the editor and critic.
July 4 William Niblo removed from the Bank Coffee House, corner William and Pine streets, and opened a hotel, garden, and theatre at the northeast corner of Broadway and Prince Street, site of the Metropolitan Hotel, and termed it the Sans Souci. The theatre was opened by Charles Gilfert, the "Bowery " manager, for a brief season, while his house was rebuilding. Many famous performances have taken place at this spot ; notably here the Ravels long delighted town and country alike. At this time " Niblo's Garden " was an actual garden, with walks, flowers, trees, summer-houses, etc., and was considered somewhat remote from town. The theatre or entertainment saloon was in the centre. This subsequently gave place to a complete, permanent theatre, and the garden vanished.
August 30 M. and Mme. Vestris appeared at the "Bowery"; they were excellent dancers. Forrest and Booth. and many other attractions were offered after the
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