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Astor Opera House

1847 establishments in New York (state)19th century in New York (state)Astor familyBuildings and structures demolished in 1890Demolished buildings and structures in Manhattan
East Village, ManhattanMusic venues completed in 1847Music venues in ManhattanOpera houses in New York CityTheatres completed in 1847
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The Astor Opera House, also known as the Astor Place Opera House and later the Astor Place Theatre, was an opera house in Manhattan, New York City, located on Lafayette Street between Astor Place and East 8th Street. Designed by Isaiah Rogers, the theater was conceived by impresario Edward Fry, the brother of composer William Henry Fry, who managed the opera house during its entire history.

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Astor Opera House
East 8th Street, New York Manhattan

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N 40.730138888889 ° E -73.991805555556 °
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East 8th Street 149
10003 New York, Manhattan
New York, United States
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