Mechanics' Hall, Theatre hall in Manhattan, United States
The Mechanics' Hall theatre stood at 472 Broadway, featuring a brown facade and providing space for 2,500 attendees in its performance area.
The Mechanics' Society constructed this meeting hall in 1847 on a lot previously occupied by New York High School, with frontage access from Broadway.
The venue gained recognition through performances by Buckley's Serenaders and later became home to Christy's Minstrels, who purchased the building for their shows.
The theatre operated under multiple names including Abbey Theatre and Butler's American Theatre, serving as a space for banquets, meetings, and theatrical productions.
The building met its end through a devastating fire in 1867, shortly after showman Robert Butler assumed management following the destruction of his previous theatre.
Location: Manhattan
GPS coordinates: 40.72100,-74.00000
Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:05
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