Lessing-Theater [Berlin] (Q8999)
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Theatre building in Berlin, Germany
- Lessing-Theater
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Lessing-Theater [Berlin] | Theatre building in Berlin, Germany |
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52°31'21.000"N, 13°22'35.040"E
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Angelo Neumann and his ensemble performed here in 1891. (English)
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Built 1887-1888 by Julius Hennicke and Hermann Philipp von der Hude for the theatre director Oscar Blumenthal, replacing a the circus building Zirkus Krembser. Opened 11 September 1888 with Lessing's Nathan der Weise. Named in honour of the German playwright, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729-1781). Originally 1100 seats (+ 60 standing), later 1033 seats. Destroyed by bombs in April 1945. (English)
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11 September 1888Gregorian
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Berlin 46
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Friedrich-Karl-Ufer 1 / Kapelle-Ufer 1
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TBS 030
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10117
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1945
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1945
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Descriptive text, II. p. 34; Block plan, II. p. 34; General view, II. p; 34; Font elevation, II. PI. 70; Plan area, II. PI. 70: Plan, 1st tier, II. PI. 71 ; Plan, 2nd tier, II. PI. 71 ; Longitudinal section, IP PI. 72 ; Site plan, IIP p. 13 ; Site, III. p. 14; Sketch of ceiling support, III. p. 74; Skeleton plan of auditorium, III. PI. opp. p. 62 ; Skeleton section of auditorium, IIP PI. opp. p. 62 ; Cost and dimensions, III. p. 16.
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