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1864 establishments in New York (state)1872 disestablishments in New York (state)Buildings and structures demolished in 1872CircusesCommercial buildings completed in 1864
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Hippotheatron New York 1872
Hippotheatron New York 1872

The Hippotheatron was an entertainment venue in New York built for large-scale circus and equestrian performances although ballets, dramas and pantomimes were also held there. Opened in 1864, it was destroyed by fire in 1872 which resulted in the death of most of the animals in the menagerie.

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East 14th Street, New York Manhattan

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