Oscar
HAMMERSTEIN
Born
Died
1 August 1919
,
Manhattan, New York, USA
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Born: 8 May 1848 in Szczecin, Miasto Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie, Poland
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Oscar married Rose BLAU abt. 1868 . The couple had (at least) 4 children.
Rose BLAU was born abt. 1849 in New York, USA. Rose died 12 January 1879 in Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights).
Oscar HAMMERSTEIN died 1 August 1919 in Manhattan, New York, USA .
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Birth — 18488 May 1848
Szczecin, Miasto Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie, Poland
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1869 Birth of ChildHenry HAMMERSTEIN was born December 1869, , New York, USA
Oscar was 21 years old.
1872 Birth of ChildArthur HAMMERSTEIN was born 21 December 1872, Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
Oscar was 24 years old.
1875 Birth of ChildWilliam HAMMERSTEIN was born 26 September 1875, Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
Oscar was 27 years old.
1879 Death of Spouse/PartnerRose BLAU died 12 January 1879, Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
1895 - November 25 - Oscar Hammerstein opens the Olympia Theatre, the first theatre to be built in New York City's Times Square district.
In 1895, on November 25th, Oscar Hammerstein opened the Olympia Theatre, marking a significant moment in the development of New York City's Times Square district. The Olympia Theatre was the first of its kind in the area, signaling a shift in the city's entertainment landscape. Located in the heart of Times Square, the theater quickly became a cultural hub, attracting audiences with its innovative performances and lavish productions.
Hammerstein's decision to open the Olympia Theatre in Times Square was strategic, as the area was undergoing rapid transformation into a vibrant entertainment district. The theater's opening added to the allure of Times Square, solidifying its reputation as a premier destination for entertainment in New York City.
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November 25, 1895
In 1895, on November 25th, Oscar Hammerstein opened the Olympia Theatre, marking a significant moment in the development of New York City's Times Square district. The Olympia Theatre was the first of its kind in the area, signaling a shift in the city's entertainment landscape. Located in the heart of Times Square, the theater quickly became a cultural hub, attracting audiences with its innovative performances and lavish productions.
Hammerstein's decision to open the Olympia Theatre in Times Square was strategic, as the area was undergoing rapid transformation into a vibrant entertainment district. The theater's opening added to the allure of Times Square, solidifying its reputation as a premier destination for entertainment in New York City.
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November 25, 1895
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1914 Death of ChildAbraham Lincoln HAMMERSTEIN died 5 February 1914, Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
Oscar was 65 years old.
1914 Death of ChildWilliam HAMMERSTEIN died 10 June 1914, Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
Oscar was 66 years old.
1914 Death of ChildHenry HAMMERSTEIN died 29 July 1914, New London, Connecticut, USA
Oscar was 66 years old.
Death — 19191 August 1919
Manhattan, New York, USA
He died at the age of 71.
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Woodlawn Cemetery Bronx, Bronx County, New York, USA
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Last updated: 4/2/2023 9:53:06 PM
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