HUDSON THEATRE. 139 W. 44th Street. Architect: J. B. McElfatrick & Co. Opening: October 19, 1903; Cousin Kate.
After Oscar Hammerstein i’s pioneering efforts in the new theater district growing up around times square at the turn of the century, the best-regarded theater locations were on 42nd street. producer henry b. harris chose to build his hudson theatre on 44th street following the lead of daniel frohman’s Lyceum Theater, built the year before on 45th Street. Harris hired J...