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Most Endangered Places for 2002 Historic Theaters
From the 1920s to the 1970s, Washington’s historic theaters were centers of community life, hosting live stage performances and motion pictures. Demolition by neglect threatens many of our theaters. The Howard Theatre (pictured), 620 T Street, NW, is an example. The 1,200-seat theatre was the world’s largest theatre managed by African Americans when it was completed in 1910. Its ornate facade, replete with columns and sculpture, was simplified in an attempt to ‘modernize’ it in the 1930s. One of the most significant African American landmarks in Washington, the Howard’s stage was graced by several generations of legendary entertainers, including ‘Duke’ Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, and Diana Ross and the Supremes. The building’s interior is severely deteriorated. Dark for over two decades, the Howard and the nearby Dunbar are in an area slated for redevelopment. Other endangered historic theaters include the Academy (Meaders), Atlantic, Avalon, Congress, Dunbar, Georgia, Howard, Jesse (Stanton), Naylor; Newton, Park, and Tivoli Theaters. The League continues to advocate the protection, rehabilitation, and reuse of theaters as originally intended. |
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