The Bastable Theatre was a theatre in Syracuse, New York , from 1893 to 1923, when it burnt down. First built by Frederick Bastable, Sam S. Shubert began his theatre management at the Bastable in 1897. He and his brothers established The Shubert Organization , which became a major theatre owner. During Shubert's early years of management, he competed with the city's Wieting Opera House , which was controlled by The Theatrical Syndicate . The Bastable itself hosted a number of touring companies in the city and became known for hosting stock companies and melodramas . The State Tower Building was constructed on the site of the theatre after it burnt down.
19-538: The Bastable Block was six stories and had offices in addition to the theatre. The theatre itself had two balconies and four boxes (two on each side). The area where the theatre was constructed was occupied by the Bastable block, which had been standing since at least 1852. The block was four stories tall and housed the Shakespeare Hall and arcade. It burnt down on November 20, 1891. The Bastable Theatre
38-530: A portico is the role within the functional layout of the building. The portico allows entrance to the inside from the exterior and can be found on vernacular and small scale buildings. Thus, it is found mainly on noble residences and public buildings. A classic use of both is that represented in the mosaics of Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo of the Royal Palace. Loggias differ from verandas in that they are more architectural and, in form, are part of
57-451: A "symbol of communal justice and government and as a stage for civic ceremony". In Italian architecture , a loggia is also a small garden structure or house built on the roof of a residence, open on one or more sides, to enjoy cooling winds and the view. They were especially popular in the 17th century and are prominent in Rome and Bologna , Italy. The main difference between a loggia and
76-506: A balustrade only at the front, resembling a small loggia . A modern Juliet balcony often involves a metal barrier placed in front of a high window that can be opened. In the UK, the technical name for one of these was officially changed in August 2020 to a Juliet guarding . Juliet balconies are named after William Shakespeare 's Juliet who, in traditional staging of the play Romeo and Juliet ,
95-422: A dwelling unit, balconies can also play a secondary role in building sustainability and indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Balconies have been shown to provide an overhang effect that helps prevent interior overheating by reducing solar gain , and may also have benefits in terms of blocking noise and improving natural ventilation within units. Balconies can be made out of various materials; historically , stone
114-458: A small patio with railings, a small patio garden or skyrise greenery . A French balcony is a false balcony, with doors that open to a railing with a view of the courtyard or the surrounding scenery below. Sometimes balconies are adapted for ceremonial purposes, e.g. that of St. Peter's Basilica at Rome , when the newly elected pope gives his blessing urbi et orbi after the conclave . Inside churches, balconies are sometimes provided for
133-451: Is a covered exterior gallery or corridor, often on an upper level, sometimes on the ground level of a building. The corridor is open to the elements because its outer wall is only partial, with the upper part usually supported by a series of columns or arches . An overhanging loggia may be supported by a baldresca . From the early Middle Ages , nearly every Italian comune had an open arched loggia in its main square, which served as
152-485: Is courted by Romeo while she is on her balcony—although the play itself, as written, makes no mention of a balcony, but only of a window at which Juliet appears. Various types of balcony have been used in this famous scene; the "balcony of Juliet" at Villa Capuleti in Verona is not a Juliet balcony, as it protrudes from the wall of the villa (see photograph below). A unit with a regular balcony will have doors that open onto
171-454: Is normal for balconies to be named descriptively. For example, slide-on cassette balconies referring to the modern method used to install aluminum balconies or cast-in-situ balconies relating to concrete balconies poured on a construction site. Loggia In architecture , a loggia ( / ˈ l oʊ dʒ ( i ) ə / LOH -j(ee-)ə , usually UK : / ˈ l ɒ dʒ ( i ) ə / LOJ -(ee-)ə , Italian: [ˈlɔddʒa] )
190-533: The Bastable Theatre caught fire and burnt down. At the time, it had about 150 tenants. The fire was noted around 5:30 pm, but the top of the building was engulfed in flame before effective firefighting could begin. They focused their efforts on rescuing people. The fire resulted in three deaths and $ 1.5 million damages. Several other buildings caught fire, and the Bastable block was virtually completely razed. Syracuse revised its fire response policies in
209-492: The fire's aftermath. Several months after burning down, the owner of the block announced construction of a new office building on the lot. It became the State Tower Building , Syracuse's tallest building. 43°3′1″N 76°9′2″W / 43.05028°N 76.15056°W / 43.05028; -76.15056 Balcony A balcony (from Italian : balcone , "scaffold" ) is a platform projecting from
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#1732775829361228-399: The scene makes no mention of a balcony, only of a window at which Juliet appears). Manufacturers' names for their balcony railing designs often refer to the origin of the design, e.g. Italian balcony, Spanish balcony, Mexican balcony, Ecuadorian balcony. They also refer to the shape and form of the pickets used for the balcony railings, e.g. knuckle balcony. Within the construction industry it
247-435: The singers, and in banqueting halls and the like for the musicians. In theatres, the balcony was formerly a stage box, but the name is now usually confined to the part of the auditorium above the dress circle and below the gallery. Balconies are part of the sculptural shape of the building allowing for irregular facades without the cost of irregular internal structures. In addition to functioning as an outdoor space for
266-662: The theatre, a move coupled with renovation, and exclusively booked touring shows. The Wieting, controlled by The Theatrical Syndicate , had a virtual monopoly on the biggest names and shows, so Shubert focused on booking a variety of sensational shows and comedies. He began the season with a performance of A Stranger in New York by Charles H. Hoyt . Shubert showed films by the American Biograph Company to great success beginning in January 1898. The theatre
285-415: The wall of a building, supported by columns or console brackets, and enclosed with a balustrade , usually above the ground floor. They are commonly found on multi-level houses, apartments and cruise ships. The traditional Maltese balcony is a wooden, closed balcony projecting from a wall. In contrast, a Juliet balcony does not protrude out of the building. It is usually part of an upper floor, with
304-425: Was built by Frederick Bastable in 1893, at a reported cost of $ 50,000. Archimedes Russell designed the building. It incorporated portions of the walls from the old block that were still standing. In competition with the established Wieting Opera House and Grand Opera House it opened on October 10 that year, with Frank D. Hennessay as its manager. The first show was Beau Brummell starring Richard Mansfield . It
323-532: Was finally successful and profitable, and the Shubert family began leasing both the Bastable and Grand Opera House in the city. They quickly expanded across New York state. The Shuberts created The Shubert Organization , which became a major theatre owner. The Bastable grew to be known for hosting stock companies and melodramas . In 1902 Hurtig & Seamon became managers. By 1908 they were succeeded by Syracuse's General Amusement Company. On February 12, 1923,
342-571: Was generally unprofitable for the first four years. The theatre had an early success showing the 1897 film The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight , on two occasions that year: the first shortly after March, and the second in October. Sam S. Shubert took over management on December 14, 1897. Competing with the Wieting, Shubert initially booked "an old-fashioned stock company in old-fashioned plays at old-fashioned prices." The following year, he diversified
361-466: Was the most commonly used. With the rise of technology and the modern age, balconies are now able to be built out of other materials, including glass and stainless steel to provide a durable and modern look to a building. One of the most famous uses of a balcony is in traditional staging of the scene that has come to be known as the "balcony scene" in Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet (though
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