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April 25, 1853
Nashville Union
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
Preparations at the New York Hippodrome include raising a massive 90,000 sq ft canvas canopy on Saturday, with opening set for May 2. Franconi's troupe of charioteers and female artistes expected. Some saloons rented for $4,000 per season.
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The Hippodrome.—On Saturday, the grand canopy of the Hippodrome was raised. It was composed of ninety thousand square feet of canvass, and the amount of cordage necessary to secure it would rig a clipper of formidable dimensions. It will, however, require considerable time yet before it will be ready for opening, for the decorations of the interior and the ground work have yet to be completed. The 2d of May is fixed for the opening performance. Franconi, with his troupe of charioteers and other artistes, principally females, is expected by the steamer on this day. Some of the saloons of the Hippodrome were rented last week for $4,000 the season.—N. Y. Express.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Hippodrome
Canopy
Franconi
Charioteers
Opening Performance
New York
What entities or persons were involved?
Franconi
Where did it happen?
Hippodrome, New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Franconi
Location
Hippodrome, New York
Event Date
2d Of May
Story Details
Grand canopy raised on Saturday using 90,000 sq ft canvas and extensive cordage; interior decorations and groundwork ongoing; opening performance on May 2 with Franconi's troupe of charioteers and female artistes arriving by steamer; saloons rented for $4,000 season.