Ambassador Theatre
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2464 18th St NW Washington DC
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| Record #17801 |
Opened: October 12, 1917
Closed: 1969
Demolished: 1969
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Capacity: 1800 seats
Architect(s): Thomas Lamb
Architectural Style(s):
National Register:
Current Organ: none |
Also Known As: Knickerbocker |
On January 28, 1922, the roof of the Reginald Geare-designed Knickerbocker collapsed under the weight of heavy snow, killing 98 people and injuring 136. The Ambassador Theatre was built to Thomas Lamb's design, using the facade of the original theater.
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Last featured 8/23/2004. Last edited 3/7/2015.
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