Lewisohn Stadium

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Lewisohn Stadium was an open-air amphitheater on the campus of the City College of New York, renowned in the early to mid-20th century for its popular summer concerts and classical music performances.

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Lewisohn Stadium canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf amphitheater
concert venue
open-air theater
affiliation City University of New York NERFINISHED
alsoKnownAs Lewisohn Stadium of City College NERFINISHED
architect Arnold W. Brunner NERFINISHED
William H. Orchard NERFINISHED
borough Manhattan
campus City College of New York NERFINISHED
capacity approximately 8000
city New York City
constructionStart 1913
country United States of America
surface form: United States
demolished 1973
eraOfProminence early 20th century
mid-20th century
genreOfEvents classical music
jazz
patriotic concerts
popular music
hasFeature athletic field (early use)
central performance stage
open-air seating bowl
heritage part of New York City musical history
inception 1915
laterFunction concert venue
locatedIn City College of New York campus NERFINISHED
Manhattan
New York City
New York State NERFINISHED
materialSupportFrom Adolph Lewisohn NERFINISHED
namedAfter Adolph Lewisohn NERFINISHED
neighborhood Hamilton Heights NERFINISHED
notableFor New York Philharmonic summer performances
affordable outdoor classical concerts
civic and cultural events
opened 1915
operatedBy City College of New York NERFINISHED
originalFunction athletic stadium
ownedBy City College of New York NERFINISHED
primaryUse classical music performances
graduation ceremonies
popular music concerts
summer concerts
region Harlem area of Manhattan NERFINISHED
replacedBy North Academic Center of City College of New York NERFINISHED
status demolished

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Adolph Lewisohn Loeb family hasLegacy Lewisohn Stadium
Cuban Overture firstPerformanceVenue Lewisohn Stadium