The View From Lewishon Stadium

Those that attended Music and Art between 1936 and 1973, will remember the Lewisohn Stadium. Whether you were walking towards the school from Amsterdam Avenue or gazing westward out of the towers, the expansive Stadium was difficult to miss.

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Music and Art High School in the center top of photograph.

1946

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Music and Art High School is in the center just to the right.

1969

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In 1915, construction was completed of the Lewisohn Stadium. It was built between Amsterdam and Convent Avenue, from 136th Street to 138th Street. The Stadium was an amphitheater that served as a public space for athletic, musical, and theatrical performances. It was demolished in 1973 in order to expand the academic facilities on campus (North Academic Center). ​

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Map of the area. M&A (P.S. 193) is lower center, Lewisohn Stadium is center left.

1934

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HSMA on the center top of photograph

1959

Another view from inside the stadium

1961

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