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The [[Beaux Arts]] firehouse dates back to 1909, when it was completed on the design of [[Philadelphia]] architect, Howard E. Constable, (known for his design of the Shamokin Station of the [[Philadelphia and Reading Railroad]]) to house the Hook and Ladder Company 40.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23037|title=Constable, Howard (c. 1855-1940) ARCHITECT; AND ENGINEER |work=www.philadelphiabuildings.org}}</ref> On August 23, 1908 the [[New York Tribune]] mentioned the planned firehouse, estimating the cost to be around $40,000 and describing a façade of "ornamental limestone lighted by large mullion bays.” The building is a small reflection of the [[City Beautiful movement]] to promote high standards of civic life.<ref>Miller, Tom{{cite web|url=http://daytoninmanhattan.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-1909-hook-ladder-40-firehouse-no-6.html|title=The 1909 Hook & Ladder 40 Firehouse -- No. 6 Hancock Pl. |work=Daytonian in Manhattan}}</ref> |
The [[Beaux Arts]] firehouse dates back to 1909, when it was completed on the design of [[Philadelphia]] architect, Howard E. Constable, (known for his design of the Shamokin Station of the [[Philadelphia and Reading Railroad]]) to house the Hook and Ladder Company 40.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23037|title=Constable, Howard (c. 1855-1940) ARCHITECT; AND ENGINEER |work=www.philadelphiabuildings.org}}</ref> On August 23, 1908 the [[New York Tribune]] mentioned the planned firehouse, estimating the cost to be around $40,000 and describing a façade of "ornamental limestone lighted by large mullion bays.” The building is a small reflection of the [[City Beautiful movement]] to promote high standards of civic life.<ref>Miller, Tom {{cite web|url=http://daytoninmanhattan.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-1909-hook-ladder-40-firehouse-no-6.html|title=The 1909 Hook & Ladder 40 Firehouse -- No. 6 Hancock Pl. |work=Daytonian in Manhattan}}</ref> |
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Faison purchased the abandoned firehouse on Hancock Place (one block north of 125th St) in 1999 and renovated it in several stages. Currently the building features a 350-seat auditorium, a café, dance and rehearsal space, and a recording studio. The official inaugural performance at the Faison Firehouse in Fall 2007, featured a presentation by the late author and artist, [[Maya Angelou]], in addition to professional music and dance performances and a performance by APAC youth. <ref>Richardson, Clem (26 September 2011) [http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/famed-choreographer-faison-transforms-harlem-theater-opportunity-employment-kids-article-1.958961 "Famed choreographer Faison transforms Harlem theater into opportunity, employment for kids"] ''New York Daily News''</ref> |
Faison purchased the abandoned firehouse on Hancock Place (one block north of 125th St) in 1999 and renovated it in several stages. Currently the building features a 350-seat auditorium, a café, dance and rehearsal space, and a recording studio. The official inaugural performance at the Faison Firehouse in Fall 2007, featured a presentation by the late author and artist, [[Maya Angelou]], in addition to professional music and dance performances and a performance by APAC youth. <ref>Richardson, Clem (26 September 2011) [http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/famed-choreographer-faison-transforms-harlem-theater-opportunity-employment-kids-article-1.958961 "Famed choreographer Faison transforms Harlem theater into opportunity, employment for kids"] ''New York Daily News''</ref> |
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| Address | 6 Hancock Place New York City United States |
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| Operator | American Performing Arts Collaborative (APAC) |
| Capacity | Main theater: 350 |
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| Opened | 1909 (Hook and Ladder 40) |
| Reopened | 1999, 2007 (Official Opening) |
| Architect | Howard Constable |
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The Faison Firehouse Theater, founded in 1999 by legendary choreographer George Faison and Tad Schnugg, is a theatre in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City and a project of the American Performing Arts Collaborative (APAC), a not-for-profit (501c3) founded in 1997.[1]
History
The Beaux Arts firehouse dates back to 1909, when it was completed on the design of Philadelphia architect, Howard E. Constable, (known for his design of the Shamokin Station of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad) to house the Hook and Ladder Company 40.[2] On August 23, 1908 the New York Tribune mentioned the planned firehouse, estimating the cost to be around $40,000 and describing a façade of "ornamental limestone lighted by large mullion bays.” The building is a small reflection of the City Beautiful movement to promote high standards of civic life.[3]
Faison purchased the abandoned firehouse on Hancock Place (one block north of 125th St) in 1999 and renovated it in several stages. Currently the building features a 350-seat auditorium, a café, dance and rehearsal space, and a recording studio. The official inaugural performance at the Faison Firehouse in Fall 2007, featured a presentation by the late author and artist, Maya Angelou, in addition to professional music and dance performances and a performance by APAC youth. [4]
Since 2007, the theater's various spaces have hosted a variety presentations of music, theater, dance and art exhibitions. The theater has presented performances by the Center for Contemporary Opera and is a regular venue for Harlem Opera Theater.[5]
References
- ^ Wills, Cheryl (17 August 2010) "Famed Choreographer Is Still a 'WIZ' in Old Firehouse" The Huffington Post
- ^ "Constable, Howard (c. 1855-1940) ARCHITECT; AND ENGINEER". www.philadelphiabuildings.org.
- ^ Miller, Tom "The 1909 Hook & Ladder 40 Firehouse -- No. 6 Hancock Pl". Daytonian in Manhattan.
- ^ Richardson, Clem (26 September 2011) "Famed choreographer Faison transforms Harlem theater into opportunity, employment for kids" New York Daily News
- ^ "Big Jim and the Small-Time Investors at the Faison Firehouse Theater". Harlem World.
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