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What is the history of Proctors in Schenectady?
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Here is a gist of the history of Proctors from two various links referred below .
Proctors Theatre, located in the heart of downtown Schenectady, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Proctor’s Theatre opened its doors to the public on December 26, 1926. The 2,700 seat theater was built by local theatrical entrepreneur Frederick Francis Proctor, and designed by the prominent theater architect Thomas Lamb.
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Theatre magnate Frederick Francis Proctor opened his first theater in Schenectady in 1912, near the Erie Canal.Historic
Originally built as a vaudeville house, Proctors has seen its stage graced by such legendary performers as comedians Red Skelton, George Burns and Gracie Allen, magicians Harry Blackstone etc...and Tony Bennett, Carol Channing Sr. & Jr., etc.of recent years also.They also host graduations, meetings, and receptions, and every Christmas season.
After many ups and downs finally,In September 2007 the renovations of the adjacent former Carl Company were complete, adding the 434 seat GE Theatre with its extreme screen, iwerks movies, new conference spaces and new offices. . A new comedy series, small plays and musical events were added to create an exciting entertainment facility. 440 State Street, 4 doors from Proctors opened Upstairs @ 440 for small community productions and Proctors produced new works. 440 also served as workspace for artists as part of a growing downtown arts district.
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for further detailed info do go through the link:
http://www.proctors.org/about
Proctors Theatre, located in the heart of downtown Schenectady, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Proctor’s Theatre opened its doors to the public on December 26, 1926. The 2,700 seat theater was built by local theatrical entrepreneur Frederick Francis Proctor, and designed by the prominent theater architect Thomas Lamb.
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Theatre magnate Frederick Francis Proctor opened his first theater in Schenectady in 1912, near the Erie Canal.Historic
Originally built as a vaudeville house, Proctors has seen its stage graced by such legendary performers as comedians Red Skelton, George Burns and Gracie Allen, magicians Harry Blackstone etc...and Tony Bennett, Carol Channing Sr. & Jr., etc.of recent years also.They also host graduations, meetings, and receptions, and every Christmas season.
After many ups and downs finally,In September 2007 the renovations of the adjacent former Carl Company were complete, adding the 434 seat GE Theatre with its extreme screen, iwerks movies, new conference spaces and new offices. . A new comedy series, small plays and musical events were added to create an exciting entertainment facility. 440 State Street, 4 doors from Proctors opened Upstairs @ 440 for small community productions and Proctors produced new works. 440 also served as workspace for artists as part of a growing downtown arts district.
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for further detailed info do go through the link:
http://www.proctors.org/about
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