This is not really about shows, but I have become the proud owner of a stained glass window that came out of the Astor theater…the men’s smoking lounge I’m told. The design is one of Christopher Columbus' sailing ships. Does anyone remember seeing these lovely pieces of art before the theatre’s demise??
I received the glass as a gift from a former New Yorker who’s brother was on the police force the day the wrecking ball was to raise the theatre. I was told his brother helped himself with it’s removal. I was also told that this glass was back lit with a blue lite bulb. I am wondering if perhaps their were 3 of these…the Nina, Pinta and Santa maria??
I have recently acquired a piece of stained glass from the Astor theatre. It is of a sailing ship with a cross on the front billowing sail. It appears to be made entirely of white “slag” glass. Are there any books where I might find a picture fo my ship??
This is not really about shows, but I have become the proud owner of a stained glass window that came out of the Astor theater…the men’s smoking lounge I’m told. The design is one of Christopher Columbus' sailing ships. Does anyone remember seeing these lovely pieces of art before the theatre’s demise??
Thank You for the lead…I will do just that. I will update my findings with a comment here –
I received the glass as a gift from a former New Yorker who’s brother was on the police force the day the wrecking ball was to raise the theatre. I was told his brother helped himself with it’s removal. I was also told that this glass was back lit with a blue lite bulb. I am wondering if perhaps their were 3 of these…the Nina, Pinta and Santa maria??
I have recently acquired a piece of stained glass from the Astor theatre. It is of a sailing ship with a cross on the front billowing sail. It appears to be made entirely of white “slag” glass. Are there any books where I might find a picture fo my ship??