Description: 1920's UNION QUALITY Prospect Hall NYC Matchbook Cover. . Grand Annual Ball Sun Ridge Ass'n Of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Nice Example. Made By Union Match Co. Tammany Hall & Al Capone Tie In. Nice History>: "According to the New York Times' Christopher Gray, spaces like Prospect Hall "sounded the heartbeat of the city" by hosting a variety of public and private events. It hosted political events like a rally held by William Randolph Hearst in 1906, a debate in 1907, an event featuring William Jennings Bryan in 1908, and a gathering in support of local subway service which drew 3,500 people. Many international celebrities held performances there, like opera star Enrico Caruso, Lena Horne, Ginger Rodgers, Fred Astaire, and others. In 1911, singer and comedian Sophie Tucker performed. Al Capone was known to have a Box at the hall. The venue also hosted meetings for politicians and club leaders, with certain nights devoted to annual balls in honor of several leaders. Organizations such as the Brooklyn Quartet Club and Brooklyn Rifle Club were also housed in the building. According to the New Yorker, it became one of the first film production lots in the world after one of John Kolle's sons, Herman Kolle, founded the Crescent Film Company and began making movies for nickelodeons.Old advertisements for Prospect Hall described the "high-class motion pictures and Vaudeville" that were displayed every night, as well as "country butcher shops" on Tuesdays and "safe and sane" Independance events every July 4. Over the years, the frequency of high-profile events at Prospect Hall, including political meetings, decreased. It continued to be used for events such as an October 1929 debate between mayor *Jimmy J. Walker and Ex Gov. Alfred Smith as well as Works Progress Administration productions during the 1930s" (credit :wiki NY) * Tammany Hall Amazing To Think About The Last Political Event Happened A Little Over A Month Before This "ball" Dec.21, 1929. Bright, Dated Full Cover, Striker Attached, No Damage Front, No Damage Back (glue,tape etc). Never Have Come Across Another. From private collection. See other Matchbook & Matchbook Covers Listed and Save. Fast, Carefully Packed ,Protective Box Shipping is 5.95 1st lot. Additional Wins on Same Day Will Be Discounted. (Will Save You Money on Shipping) Please see our feedback. ( We No Longer Carry Auctions Week To week, Please Pay Promptly so we can ship fast.) :) Will Combine Shipping on Items Purchased Same Day. Please Wait on Invoice. THX International is Handled By EBAY Global Shipping Program.
Price: 75 USD
Location: Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains
End Time: 2024-11-27T21:49:01.000Z
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