🎭 Lafayette Circus (Manhattan)

United States · Americas · 40.72°N, 74.00°W

Lafayette Circus Theatre emerged in Manhattan in 1825 as an equestrian circus arena; in 1826–1827 it was rebuilt into a conventional theatre hall with an orchestra pit and advanced rigging. It boasted equipment for both equestrian (Hippodrama) and aquatic drama. The theatre was destroyed by fire in 1829.

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Country	United States
Continent / region	Americas
Coordinates (approx.)	40.72°N, 74.00°W · view on map

Lafayette Circus (Manhattan) is located in United States, in Americas.

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