Ford's Theatre, Historic theatre in Washington, D.C.
Ford's Theatre is a historic theatre in Washington, D.C., used for various stage performances beginning in the 1860s.
It is famous for being the site of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination by John Wilkes Booth in 1865.
Today, the site is a working theatre, historical monument, world-class museum and learning center.
The theatre produces musicals and plays reflecting the unique and diverse character of American life.
It's also the only site in the United States that functions as both a presidential assassination site and an active theatre.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Official opening: August 1863
Architectural style: Georgian architecture
Capacity: 665
Website: fords.org
Source: Wikimedia
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