BROADWAY THEATRE (1). 1445 Broadway. Architect: J. B. McElfatrick . Opening: March 3, 1888; La To sea.
As the theater district approached Longacre Square, one of the first theatre buildings was the Metropolitan Concert Hall at 41st and Broadway. Built in May 1880, the concert hall was never a success. It became the Metropolitan Casino, the Alcazar , the Cosmopolitan Theatre , a roller-skating rink, and an exhibition hall. It was demolished in 1887...