Samuel "Roxy" Rothafel (1882-1936)
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Don.Morfe
N 41° 39.027 W 075° 27.971
18T E 461180 N 4611072
Entertainment pioneer who operated the Family Theater on Main St. in 1908-11.
Waymark Code: WM12B3K
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/17/2020
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Samuel "Roxy" Rothafel (1882-1936)-Entertainment pioneer who operated the Family Theater on Main St. in 1908-11. Here he introduced innovations such as perfuming audiences and daylight films. He took his ideas to New York City, opening the Roxy Theater and bringing the Rockettes to Radio City Music Hall.
Marker Name: Samuel "Roxy" Rothafel (1882-1936)
County: Susquehanna
Date Dedicated: 07/30/2015
Marker Type: City
Location: 600 Main St., Forest City
Category: Entrepreneurs, Music & Theater, Performers
Website: [Web Link]
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