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Bryant Hall Building was a Manhattan edifice erected in 1820〔 at 725–727〔 Sixth Avenue, between 41st Street and 42nd Street. Known as Trainors' Hall at first, it was also called Lyric Hall. A well-known landmark of midtown Manhattan, the building was enlarged in 1840 and renamed Lyric Hall. From 1914 ''-'' 1934 its ground floor was occupied by a Horn & Hardart restaurant. It was remodeled under the supervision of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania architect Ralph B. Bencker.〔 ==History== Laura Cuppa Smith, a California resident, spoke on the subject of "Modern Religion: What Is Its Value?" at Bryant Hall Building on February 11, 1872.〔(''A Woman's Sermon'' ), New York Times, February 12, 1872, pg. 8.〕 The edifice was noted for holding wedding receptions and balls. Tompson and Peet were among the early lessees, followed by Terhune and Robas. Bryant Hall Building was badly burned in July 1888, when a fire began in John Simpson's dry goods store on the ground level.〔(''Lyric Hall Scorched'' ), New York Times, July 15, 1888, pg. 3.〕 A ten round boxing match between Joe Jeanette and Sam McVey was sponsored by the National Sporting Club of America on April 15, 1907. McVey was the first opponent James J. Jeffries faced in his career.〔(''Boxing At The National'' ), New York Times, April 16, 1907, pg. 9.〕 Grace Leroy, 19, was shot and killed during a Fashion Ball at Bryant Hall Building on January 3, 1910. She was the accidental victim of a gang feud in which revolver shots were fired in the cafe' which adjoined the dance hall.〔(''Girl Shot At A Ball'' ), New York Times, January 3, 1910, pg. 1.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Bryant Hall Building」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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