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Apollo Theater
Located at 253 W. 125th Street in Harlem, the Apollo Theater is a
pillar of rich history in a community that has been a hub for black
achievement and creativity for decades. Although it originally opened
under a different name in 1914, black people were not allowed in
the theater until new management took over the establishment in
1934. The theater catapulted the careers of a number of major black
entertainers. Today, it sits between a GameStop and a Red Lobster
and continues to be the host venue for major events.
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02.23.14