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university open-air theatre in Berkeley, California, USA

(‎Created claim: Preservation state (P233): Used as theatre today (Q25456), #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1754926593236)
(‎Created claim: Note (P44): Open-air university theatre, built 1903 by John Galen Howard on the site of the previous Ben Weed's Amphitheater used since 1894. Named in honour of the American newspaper publisher and benefactor of the universtiy, William Randolph Hearst (1863-1951). Opened 24 Sep 1903 with Aristophanes's The Birds (performed in Greek) and a dedication ceremony which included addresses by architect John Galen Howard, University President Benjamin Ide Wheeler,...)
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Open-air university theatre, built 1903 by John Galen Howard on the site of the previous Ben Weed's Amphitheater used since 1894. Named in honour of the American newspaper publisher and benefactor of the universtiy, William Randolph Hearst (1863-1951). Opened 24 Sep 1903 with Aristophanes's The Birds (performed in Greek) and a dedication ceremony which included addresses by architect John Galen Howard, University President Benjamin Ide Wheeler, and William Randolph Hearst. 1957 renovations. Ca. 8500 seats. (English)
Property / Note: Open-air university theatre, built 1903 by John Galen Howard on the site of the previous Ben Weed's Amphitheater used since 1894. Named in honour of the American newspaper publisher and benefactor of the universtiy, William Randolph Hearst (1863-1951). Opened 24 Sep 1903 with Aristophanes's The Birds (performed in Greek) and a dedication ceremony which included addresses by architect John Galen Howard, University President Benjamin Ide Wheeler, and William Randolph Hearst. 1957 renovations. Ca. 8500 seats. (English) / rank
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university open-air theatre in Berkeley, California, USA
  • Hearst Greek Theatre
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Hearst Greek Theatre [Berkeley]
university open-air theatre in Berkeley, California, USA
  • Hearst Greek Theatre

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Open-air university theatre, built 1903 by John Galen Howard on the site of the previous Ben Weed's Amphitheater used since 1894. Named in honour of the American newspaper publisher and benefactor of the universtiy, William Randolph Hearst (1863-1951). Opened 24 Sep 1903 with Aristophanes's The Birds (performed in Greek) and a dedication ceremony which included addresses by architect John Galen Howard, University President Benjamin Ide Wheeler, and William Randolph Hearst. 1957 renovations. Ca. 8500 seats. (English)
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