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April 17, 1957
The Home Journal
Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas County, Virgin Islands
What is this article about?
Announcement of the grand opening of St. Thomas' renovated Sport and Recreation Hall on Easter Sunday, April 21, 1957, at 9:15 P.M., featuring Inter-Island Boxing. The former hall has been modernized with soundproofing, new equipment, a 20'x20' boxing ring, dance floor, updated stage, and seating for 1,100.
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Boxing Program
Rec. Hall April 21
Easter Sunday April 21st, 1957 at 9:15 P.M. St. Thomas' modern Sport and Recreation Hall will be opened with a presentation of Inter-Island Boxing.
The former Recreation Hall has been thoroughly and extensively renovated and modernized, made sound proof and thus our island has now a new Sport and Entertainment Center of up to date standards for sport events. New sound equipment has been installed, a boxing ring 20'x 20' and a dance floor. The stage of the Arena has a new lighting up system and curtains and all kind of stage and variety shows can be staged. Seating capacity for 1,100 persons is available, and can be increased if necessary.
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Rec. Hall April 21
Easter Sunday April 21st, 1957 at 9:15 P.M. St. Thomas' modern Sport and Recreation Hall will be opened with a presentation of Inter-Island Boxing.
The former Recreation Hall has been thoroughly and extensively renovated and modernized, made sound proof and thus our island has now a new Sport and Entertainment Center of up to date standards for sport events. New sound equipment has been installed, a boxing ring 20'x 20' and a dance floor. The stage of the Arena has a new lighting up system and curtains and all kind of stage and variety shows can be staged. Seating capacity for 1,100 persons is available, and can be increased if necessary.
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What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Boxing Program
Recreation Hall
St Thomas
Renovation
Opening Event
1957
Where did it happen?
St. Thomas
Story Details
Location
St. Thomas
Event Date
Easter Sunday April 21st, 1957
Story Details
The renovated Sport and Recreation Hall opens with Inter-Island Boxing at 9:15 P.M., featuring modernizations including soundproofing, new sound equipment, a 20'x20' boxing ring, dance floor, updated stage lighting and curtains, and seating for 1,100.