The Renaissance Ballroom
and Casino
and Casino
NEW DATE
Monday February 23rd
Save the Renny
6pm to 8:30pm
Informational Meeting
Encouraging the preserving of
The Renaissance Ballroom:
Also known as “The Renny”
The Harlem Renaissance Ballroom
and Casino
was a large reception hall where
African Americans would gather
for entertainment.
Completed in 1924, this cultural icon accentuated Harlem; it
showcased accomplishments of African Americans, as during the Harlem
Renaissance period was a time of artistic revolution and culture. William
Roach & Joseph Sweeney were overseeing the only major black-owned uptown
theater during this time.
The two story tall building had
a 900-seat movie theater,
a 900-seat movie theater,
a large space for dances, meetings,
private parties, and even sporting
events!
Home for the famous "Rens”
The first all African American
professional basketball team
in the
nation.
Film, Discussion, Q&A
and Petition Signage
Lt Joseph P Kennedy Center
34 West 134 St
NY NY 10037
For more information call
The Harlem Swing Dance Society
347 – 709 – 7022
or email
If you cannot make this event
sign the petition online at
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