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A fact from RKO Keith's Theater (Flushing, Queens) appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page in the Did you know column on 13 April 2022 (check views). The text of the entry was as follows:

Did you know... that the RKO Keith's Theater, once described as one of New York City's "great theaters", later stood in ruins and was covered with graffiti?

A record of the entry may be seen at Wikipedia:Recent additions/2022/April. The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/RKO Keith's Theater (Flushing, Queens).

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The result was: promoted by Rlink2 (talk) 21:21, 8 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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RKO Keith's Theater, Flushing, Queens

... that after Donald Manes vetoed a landmark designation for most of the RKO Keith's Theater, one of his allies proposed redeveloping the site? Source: Jetter, Alexis (January 19, 1987). "Battling the Wrecking Ball". Newsday. p. 103.
- ALT1: ... that local politicians proposed the owner of the RKO Keith's Theater be charged with racketeering so the New York state government could seize the theater? Source: Cheng, Mae M. (March 25, 1997). "Lawmakers: Prosecute Developer As Racketeer". Newsday. p. 25.
- ALT2: ... that the RKO Keith's Theater, once described as one of New York City's "great theaters", later decayed so much that few parts were salvageable? Source: Ferretti, Fred (October 28, 1983). "Queens at 300, Still Growing and Full of Surprises". The New York Times; Collins, Glenn (February 25, 2004). "A Place of Escape May Survive, Barely; Parts of Ornate Theater in Queens Included in Condo Plan". The New York Times
- ALT3: ... that the RKO Keith's Theater, once described as one of New York City's "great theaters", later stood in ruins and was covered with graffiti? Source: See above
- ALT4: ... that part of New York City's RKO Keith's Theater, once described as one of New York City's "great theaters", is planned to be converted into an apartment entrance? Source: Ferretti, Fred (October 28, 1983). "Queens at 300, Still Growing and Full of Surprises". The New York Times; Rosenberg, Zoe (May 16, 2017). "Flushing's landmarked RKO Keith's Theater will soon be engulfed by glassy condo". Curbed NY.
- Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Anna Lucasta (play)
- Comment: More hooks later

5x expanded by Epicgenius (talk). Self-nominated at 14:40, 29 March 2022 (UTC).[reply]

Article was 5x expanded in the last 7 days (5648b to 33kB). Article is well-written, cited, and meets MoS standards. QPQ has been completed. No concerning pings on Earwigs. Hooks are cited, interesting, and short enough for DYK; personal preference is ALT1. Morgan695 (talk) 06:26, 2 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]