Audubon Ballroom, Historic theater and ballroom in Washington Heights, US
The Audubon Ballroom stands at 3940 Broadway, featuring terra-cotta decorations including Neptune sculptures and fox head designs across its facade.
William Fox established this 2,368-seat entertainment venue in 1912, which later became the first theater in the neighborhood to present talking movies in 1927.
The second-floor ballroom hosted the New York Mardi Gras Festival during the 1950s, where participants celebrated the coronation of Harlem's King and Queen.
The building now functions as the Audubon Business and Technology Center while maintaining parts of its original structure and architectural elements.
Civil rights leader Malcolm X delivered his final speech at this location on February 21, 1965, where he was assassinated during a public gathering.
Location: Manhattan
GPS coordinates: 40.83917,-73.94083
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:28
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