Schauspielhaus (old) [Cologne] (Q9109)
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Theatre building in Cologne, Germany
- Schauspielhaus (old)
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| English | Schauspielhaus (old) [Cologne] | Theatre building in Cologne, Germany |
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50°56'18.780"N, 6°57'3.204"E
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Built 1869-1872 as Stadttheater by Julius Raschdorff (with Heinrich Deutz) for Stadtkölnischer Theater-Aktienverein. Opened 1 Sep 1872 with Lessing's Minna von Barnhelm. 1906 renamed Schauspielhaus; subsequently mainly used for drama performances. 1938-1940 modernization of stage technology, auditorium renovation. Originally 1378 seats (+ 422 standing), later 1250 seats. Destroyed by bombs on 29 June 1943. Remains demolished in the early 1950s. (English)
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1872
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1943
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1950s
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