. Our theatres to-day and yesterday. he pur-pose of giving exhibitions was located at 596 Broadway. After1857 it was known as the Santa The Crystal Palace was a decidedly popular amuse-ment resort, located at Forty-second street and Sixthavenue. It covered five acres of ground. The sides of the mainbuilding were made of glass and a variety of entertainments weregiven under its roof. On the opening day, in 1853, twenty thou-sand people were seated. The Broadway Museum and Menagerie, at 337 Broadway, opened in 1853, and was known principally as the exhibition place of the famous Siame
. Our theatres to-day and yesterday. he pur-pose of giving exhibitions was located at 596 Broadway. After1857 it was known as the Santa The Crystal Palace was a decidedly popular amuse-ment resort, located at Forty-second street and Sixthavenue. It covered five acres of ground. The sides of the mainbuilding were made of glass and a variety of entertainments weregiven under its roof. On the opening day, in 1853, twenty thou-sand people were seated. The Broadway Museum and Menagerie, at 337 Broadway, opened in 1853, and was known principally as the exhibition place of the famous Siamese Twins. It was closed in 1854. 1853 A hall formerly known as the Chinese Rooms, located at 539 Broadway, was converted into a theatre and opened September 1, 1853, under the management of Buckley and known as The Broadway Casino. It was also known as Buckleys Music Hall, and later as the Melodeon. Burlesque opera was the order of entertainment. In 1864 the house was closed and rebuilt by Barnum, who gave it the name of Barnums New. First -Nis f G-reat Tiagedian Mr. BOOTH
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