AMERICAN AIRLINES THEATRE. Original name: The Selwyn. 229 W. 42nd Street. Architect: George Keister . Opening: October 2, 1918; Information Please .
Arch Selwyn and his brother Edgar came to New York from Cincinnati and conquered Broadway. They performed, produced, and acted as agents and landlords. The brothers found the opportunity to purchase a portion of 42nd Street and decided to erect 3 theaters on the land. The first was The Selwyn, an Italian Renaissance-style...