5 Historical Sites That No Longer Exist

The New York hippodrome: New York

The New York Hippodrome is a theatre that served the people of New York City from 1905 to 1939. At the time of opening, the Hippodrome’s builders claimed it to be the largest theatre in the world with a seating capacity of 5,300. Later, the theatre has been closed in 1939 as real estate prices skyrocketed. Now, space is occupied by the office building but still the original theatre in the lobby of the building at 1120 6th Avenue.

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