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Syria Mosque was a 3,700-seat 〔http://dicesare-englerproductions.com/The_Syria_Mosque.php〕 performance venue located in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Constructed in 1911 and dedicated on October 26, 1916,〔http://dicesare-englerproductions.com/Syria_Mosque_Lost.html〕 the building was originally built as a "mystical" shrine for the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (the Shriners) and designed by Huehl, Schmidt & Holmes architectural firm of Chicago.〔(Internet Archive, Walter C. Kidney, ''Dressed for the Occasion: On Eclecticism'', Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation, accessdate 2008-07-25 )〕 It was recognized as one of the best examples of "exotic revival architecture".〔https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=8TkxAAAAIBAJ&sjid=lm4DAAAAIBAJ&dq=jeep%20depasquale&pg=5297%2C2316091〕 Located at 4223 Bigelow Boulevard,〔http://dicesare-englerproductions.com/Syria_Mosque_Lost.html〕 over the years it held numerous events, mainly highlighted by concerts of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and numerous internationally recognized music performers, as well as political rallies and speeches. ==Concert events== Among the concert events: *February 28, 1920: Enrico Caruso performs just 18 months before his death. *October 5, 1924: John Philip Sousa *January 28, 1944: Symphony No. 1 by Leonard Bernstein had its premiere at the center. *January 9, 1953: World Premiere of Villa-Lobos' Piano Concerto no. 4 with Bernardo Segall and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra conducted by Heitor Villa-Lobos. *April 28, 1955: Horace Heidt performs at Syria Mosque and MC's a talent competition, all for charity. *Buddy Holly (four times in 1957-1958) *Sam Cooke *Dionne Warwick and Solomon Burke in 1963.〔Jay Warner, ''On This Day in Black Music History'' (Hal Leonard Corporation, 2006):125.〕 *Bob Dylan in 1966 and again in 1990 *The Who in 1969 *The Band in 1970 *The two-year-old Pittsburgh Ballet Theater opened its first season as a professional organization in 1970. * Mickey Newbury in 1971 * The Allman Brothers Band in 1971 * Rod Stewart and the Faces July 16, 1971. * Deep Purple (warm up to Rod Stewart) July 16, 1971 *Carly Simon in 1972 *Pink Floyd in 1971 and 1972 *Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band on October 15, 1972 *The Doobie Brothers on November 15, 1973 *David Bowie in 1974 *The Carpenters in 1974〔https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1129&dat=19740517&id=5wYOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=kG0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=7517,387119〕 *ZZ Top in 1974〔https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1129&dat=19740517&id=5wYOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=kG0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=7517,387119〕 *The Eagles in 1974〔https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1129&dat=19740517&id=5wYOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=kG0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=7517,387119〕 *Jesse Colin Young in 1974〔https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1129&dat=19740517&id=5wYOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=kG0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=7517,387119〕 *Genesis in 1974,〔https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1129&dat=19740517&id=5wYOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=kG0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=7517,387119〕 1975 and 1976. *Frank Zappa on November 6, 1974, on November 17, 1984 and on February 25, 1988 / March 8, 1988 *Van Morrison on May 21, 1974 *Bruce Springsteen on August 9, 1975.() *James Taylor on June 25, 1976 *Kansas on October 30, 1976, in a show that was recorded and later broadcast by 102.5 WDVE-FM *June 14, 1982: The inaugural Mellon Jazz Festival (among other venues). *August 4, 1983: Count Basie's final public concert performance. *Dire Straits in 1985.〔https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=wdMbAAAAIBAJ&sjid=UmIEAAAAIBAJ&dq=chris-white%20saxophonist&pg=5552%2C3402127〕 *Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble in 1986. *The Fabulous Thunderbirds in 1986 billed is "The Thunderbirds". *R.E.M. in 1985 and 1986 *The Bangles in a MTV broadcast concert 1986〔http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0FP0bQ3j2c〕 *New Order in 1986 *The Cure, Whitesnake and Quiet Riot in 1987 *Jimmy Page in 1988 *The Ramones in 1988 *Jane's Addiction in 1988 *Winger in 1989 *Jimmy Buffett on December 7, 1989 *Public Enemy, Queen Latifah and Biz Markie on February 1, 1990 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「Syria Mosque」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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