Metropolitan Opera House (39th Street)
Former opera house in Manhattan, New York / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Metropolitan Opera House, also known as the Old Metropolitan Opera House[1] and Old Met,[2] was an opera house located at 1411 Broadway in Manhattan, New York City. Opened in 1883 and demolished in 1967, it was the first home of the Metropolitan Opera.
"The Old Met" redirects here. For the former sports venue in Minnesota, see Metropolitan Stadium.
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Metropolitan Opera House | |
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General information | |
Architectural style | Renaissance Revival architecture |
Location | Manhattan, New York City |
Opened | 1883 |
Demolished | 1967 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | J. Cleaveland Cady |
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