Astor Opera House
Manhattan, United States
No longer standing
Demolished or destroyed.
The Astor Opera House, located on Lafayette Street in Lower Manhattan between Astor Place and East 8th Street, was designed by architect Isaiah Rogers in the Classical Revival style, drawing inspiration from the temples of Ancient Greece and Rome. Conceived by impresario Edward Fry, the brother of composer William Henry Fry, the theater benefited from William Henry Fry's management throughout its operational history.
- Type
- opera house
- Place
- Manhattan, United States
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