December 27, 2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

It's hard to believe that New York City came THIS CLOSE to losing Radio City Music Hall, but it almost happened.

Dwindling movie audiences and a strict house policy of only booking "G" rated films sealed the fate of the fabled Art Deco palace as the future site of a hotel or office tower.

The world famous "Rockettes" kicked it into high-gear, and were able to drum up public support to save the theatre. It was eventually declared a historical landmark and today is it's 78th birthday.

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