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  Madison Square - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Madison Square is a 6 acre (24,000 m²) public park in New York City named after James Madison, fourth president of the United States and co-author of its constitution.
Beginning in 1876, the arm and torch of the Statue of Liberty were displayed in Madison Square Park for six years to raise funds for construction of the statue and base.
The block to the northeast of the park (the east side of Madison Avenue between 26th and 27th streets) was home to the first (1876-1889) and second (1890-1925) Madison Square Gardens.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Madison_Square   (651 words)

  
 Madison Square Garden - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The site of the first Madison Square Garden was formerly the passenger depot of the New York and Harlem Railroad.
William Henry Vanderbilt officially renamed Gilmore's Garden "Madison Square Garden" and reopened the facility to the public on May 30, 1879 at 26th Street and Madison Avenue.
Madison Square Garden III has since been replaced by the large mixed-use complex World Wide Plaza, which was designed by the architecture firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill and completed in 1989.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Madison_Square_Garden   (1405 words)

  
 About Madison
Madison borders on five other municipalities: the boroughs of Florham Park and Chatham are to the north and east, the townships of Chatham, Harding and Morris are to the south and west.
The area in Madison north of Kings Road was in Hanover Township and the area to the south in Morris Township.
Madison is the home of the New Jersey Shakespeare Festival, the Playwright's Theater of New Jersey, the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts, and the Adult School of Chatham, Madison, and Florham Park.
www.rosenet.org /tier1/madison.htm   (1583 words)

  
 Madison Avenue: New York Songlines
Madison Avenue was opened in 1836, named both for the square where it starts and for the former president, who died in that year.
When the Madison Square Presbyterian Church was torn down to build the Met Life Tower in 1906, a new church was built on this corner, a Greek-style temple designed by Stanford White.
It replaced the Madison Square Presbyterian Church (1855-1906), which was noted for being the pulpit of the Rev. Charles Parkhurst, a crusader against vice and corruption; his famous "undercover" tour of the underworld is chronicled in the book Low Life.
home.nyc.rr.com /jkn/nysonglines/madison.htm   (2941 words)

  
 Madison Square Park Conservancy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Historic Madison Square Park is the vibrant center of Manhattan's Flatiron District offering flourishing gardens, lush lawns and cultural programs for all ages.
Until very recently, historic Madison Square Park was neglected and crime-ridden.
Madison Square Park has also earned a reputation as a presenter of contemporary art.
www.madisonsquarepark.org /about.asp   (510 words)

  
 Madison Square Garden I
Madison Square was becoming an entertainment and social center for the emerging New York gentry.
Madison Square Garden has been described in the 20th century as "more a state of mind than a building" but in the 19th Century it was most certainly a building.
Although Madison Square was the focal point of New York night life, hotels, theaters, restaurants, night clubs and music halls could provide many of the physical amenities that were lacking at the Garden.
hockey.ballparks.com /NHL/NewYorkRangers/1stoldindex.htm   (1072 words)

  
 Cablevision :: Corporate :: Entertainment :: Madison Square Garden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Today's Madison Square Garden is the fourth of a line of facilities built to house New York's most exciting events.
Thirty years of memories are crammed into Madison Square Garden IV, including the most anticipated sporting event of the 20th century: the March 8, 1971 world heavyweight championship bout between boxing legends Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.
Madison Square Garden is located in Manhattan on Seventh Avenue between 31st and 33rd Streets.
www.cablevision.com /index.jhtml?pageType=msg   (857 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Madison Square Garden at Epinions.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Madison Squuare Garden was the recent host to the Republican Convention and all went off well.
Madison Square Garden is the best sports arena I have ever been to.
Madison Square Garden is the World's Most Famous Arena for a reason.
www.epinions.com /sprt-Venues-Madison_Square_Garden/display_~reviews   (849 words)

  
 Madison Square Garden/The Paramount
The gate of $152,000 was the largest in Garden history to that date and marked the next step in a long relationship between boxing and Madison Square Garden, which began in 1882 with a four-round exhibition by heavyweight champion John L. Sullivan.
So linked were boxing and Madison Square Garden, that from the Dempsey through the Joe Louis eras, the years 1925 through 1945, the arena hosted 32 world championship fights.
Subsequently, the arena was the subject of another feature film aptly titled "Madison Square Garden," which premiered in 1932 and starred Jack Oakie, William Boyd (later to be Hopalong Cassidy) and Zasu Pitts.
www.sfo.com /~csuppes/NHL/NewYorkRangers/2ndoldindex.htm   (632 words)

  
 MSG: Venues
Madison Square Garden, The World’s Most Famous Arena,  is located in Manhattan on Seventh Avenue between 31st and 33rd Streets.
All tickets purchased for Madison Square Garden events are subject to a Facility Surcharge of $4.50.
Also located in the heart of Manhattan on Seventh Avenue between 31st and 33rd Streets, is The Theater at Madison Square Garden.
www.thegarden.com /inandaroundgarden_venues.html   (249 words)

  
 EJ Phillips 1830-1904 Madison Square Theatre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
It was 'the remarkable Madison Square Company' according to Lewis C.
From the wreckage of the Union Square company Palmer enlisted the lovely Maud Harrison...and JH Stoddart...[for a revival of Sealed Instructions]...Members of the original cast remaining were Frederic Robinson, WJ LeMoyne, Walden Ramsay, Harry Hogan, Annie Russell and Lena Langdon.
Palmer was "unfortunate in his farewell season (1890-1891) at the Madison Square; he could not, until the very end, find a play his public liked." The season began Oct. 30th with A Pair of Spectacles and added in November Old Love Letters with Agnes Booth and Louis Massen.
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 KNICKS: Garden of Dreams: Madison Square Garden 125 Years
I went because it was the place where the greatest of all performers came to show the world what they were made of, in their time and mine.
GARDEN OF DREAMS: MADISON SQUARE GARDEN 125 YEARS is a visual celebration of the illustrious 125-year history of this center of entertainment, sports and community in New York City.
I photographed Willis Reed dramatically limping onto the court to lead the Knicks to their first NBA title….I’ve been honored to be part of the legendary history of Madison Square Garden.
www.nba.com /knicks/news/garden_of_dreams_041110.html   (896 words)

  
 Madison Square Presbyterian Church
On behalf of the congregation, we extend to you a warm welcome to the web site of Madison Square Presbyterian Church.
We hope you will feel the Spirit’s presence in our church, in the company of men, women and children who are continuing to grow in discipleship, in love, in friendship, and who are eager to share Christian life with you.
Square Presbyterian Church, who we are, what we believe and how we live, love and work in God’s world.
www.msqpc.org   (158 words)

  
 Madison Square Garden
To millions, those two words mean just one thing: Madison Square Garden, billed in typical New York hype as "the world's most famous arena."
Madison Square Garden III: Eighth Avenue and 50th Street.
Madison Square Garden IV: Seventh Avenue and 33rd Street.
www.nycvisit.com /content/index.cfm?pagePkey=1255   (696 words)

  
 Madison Square Garden III
Madison Square Garden III was 200 feet by 375 feet.
On December 6, the first professional basketball game was played in Madison Square Garden III with the original Celtics defeating the Washington Palace Five 35-31.
Appearing in Madison Square Garden was considered so important that many star athletes suffered what came to be known as "Garden-itis," the sports equivalent of stage fright.
hockey.ballparks.com /NHL/NewYorkRangers/3rdoldindex.htm   (522 words)

  
 Madison Square Garden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
As well as the external problems that the group was facing at the time from media reviews, there was also a level of internal concern that the group had regarding the selection of venue.
Bill Graham, concert promoter for San Francisco’s Winterland, Fillmore West (formerly known as the Fillmore Auditorium) and New York’s Fillmore East, had warned The Doors that a large venue such as Madison Square Garden would lose that special level of intimacy between the audience and the group which The Doors were renowned for having.
The sound system at Madison Square Garden was described by Anne Fisher of The Village Voice as being "abominable".
www.doors.com /magazine/msg/madison.html   (2640 words)

  
 KNICKS: Arena and Tickets
Madison Square Garden is located between 31st and 33rd Streets and 7th and 8th Avenues.
Madison Square Garden requests that everyone arrive early for the event they are attending.
The NBA, the New York Knickerbockers and Madison Square Garden thank you for adhering to the provisions of the NBA Fan Code of Conduct.
www.nba.com /knicks/tickets/arena.html   (1019 words)

  
 Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra - Concerts | Square | Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
is one of Madison's largest outdoor concerts, drawing more that 120,000 people annually.
For six Wednesdays, this is a Madison tradition.
Whether you enjoy a romantic dinner, a bottle of wine, a warm summer night or an evening sunset, join us for one of Madison's finest outdoor celebrations.
www.wcoconcerts.org /concertsonthesquare2005.htm   (177 words)

  
 Union Square, Flatiron District, Gramercy Park
Throughout Manhattan and beyond, the vibrant community is known as the Heart of Off-Broadway and is celebrated for its top-notch restaurants, diverse retailers, excellent universities and hospitals, and one of the city’s most popular parks.
Madison Square, the site of the original Madison Square Garden, is dominated by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Tower and the Flatiron Building (20-stories and triangular).
The Union Square Partnership can be reached at 212-460-1200. A free tour of Union Square is given every Saturday at 2pm; the tour starts at the Lincoln Statue located off the 16th street park transverse.
www.nycvisit.com /content/index.cfm?pagePkey=446   (327 words)

  
 FleetCenter - Boston's Premier Sports and Entertainment Arena   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The truth is that the Boston Garden was modeled after another famous arena, New York City's Madison Square Garden.
Madison Square (its original name) was originally an abandoned station on the Harlem Railroad in New York, and was renamed the "Great Roman Hippodrome" when it was repurchased by P.T. Barnum.
After acquiring the building, Barnum rented out the arena to Patrick Gilmore, who proceeded to install potted plants, fountains and gravel paths and change the name to "Gillmore's Garden." Since the building was located near Madison Square, its name changed in 1927 to Madison Square Garden.
www.fleetcenter.com /arena_history_garden.htm   (803 words)

  
 Madison Square Garden Theatre - Schedule and Concert Tickets - New York
Madison Square Garden Theatre Tickets are available now at The Ticket Company.
Madison Square Garden can be found in the heart of Manhattan.
Note: The correct spelling is Madison Square Garden Theatre, not Madison Square Garden Theater.
www.tickco.com /venue_schedules/msg_theater.htm   (245 words)

  
 Official Ticketmaster site. Madison Square Garden New York, NY tickets . Directions, seating chart, events.
Madison Square Garden is located on the corner of 32nd St. and 7th Ave.
Inquiries or requests concerning accessibility should be directed to the Disabled Services Department for Madison Square Garden at (212) 465-6034.
As delays are expected, Madison Square Garden requests that for all events, ticket holders arrive as early as possible.
www.ticketmaster.com /venue/237569   (548 words)

  
 Welcome to Madison, Minnesota
In contrast, Madison is parked right in the middle of rich prairie lands.
Madison's location makes it a natural gateway to Minnesota's "Lake Country".
But Madison has more to offer than just lake life: six clean, uncluttered parks, swimming pool and tennis courts.
www.madisonmn.org   (189 words)

  
 Madison Square Park - Sports & Recreation - New York, NY, 10010 - Citysearch
Designated a public space in 1847, this leafy glade was home to the original Madison Square Garden and has always enjoyed a place of prominence along Ladies Mile.
After falling into disrepair for a time, the dusty park was finally returned to its original grandeur with a much needed $12 million facelift.
From June through the end of September, Danny Meyer (owner of famed nearby restaurants Tabla and 11 Madison Park) is slinging peppery Chicago-style hot dogs at his stand in the park from 11am-3pm, Monday through Friday.
newyork.citysearch.com /profile/11305178   (372 words)

  
 Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden L.P. (Madison Square Garden L.P.)
Madison Square Garden is located between 30th and 33rd Streets and 7th and 8th Avenues.
Madison Square Garden is located between 30th and 34th Streets and 7th and 8th Avenues.
www.sfo.com /~csuppes/NBA/NewYorkKnicks   (231 words)

  
 New York Rangers Official Web Site :: Madison Square Garden Training Center
The new Madison Square Garden Training Center was officially unveiled on Thursday, September 19, 2002 with the Rangers holding their first organized practice of the 2002-03 season in their new, state-of-the-art facility.
The MSG Training Center offers the teams the opportunity to utilize the best equipment, the best training regimen, the best diets, the best environment to elevate their performances both on the ice and on the court.
The 105,000 square foot facility, set on 16 acres of private land in Tarrytown, New York (Westchester County), is
www.newyorkrangers.com /team/trainingcenter.asp   (510 words)

  
 Madison Square Garden - Schedule Basketball and Concert Tickets - New York
Madison Square Garden Tickets are available now at The Ticket Company.
We are not affiliated with Madison Square Garden, Ticketmaster® or any box office.
Madison Square Garden is New York's premier entertainment arena.
www.tickco.com /venue_schedules/madison_square_garden.htm   (352 words)

  
 Madison Square Park, New York City, NY
Madison Square Park, New York City, NY Madison Square Park, New York City.
Madison Square Park is one of the oldest5 parks in Manhattan, having been given a land Grant in 1778.
Madison Square Garden is a huge arena known for being where the New York Knicks basketball team play their home games, as well as the New York Rangers ice hockey team.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/North_America/United_States_of_America/New_York_State/New_York_City-841252/Things_To_Do-New_York_City-Madison_Square_Park-BR-1.html   (1175 words)

  
 The Last Square Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Welcome to The Last Square, Proudly serving the Madison community since 1995.
The Last Square is your one-stop-shop for all your Historical, Fantasy, and Sci-Fi needs whether it be miniatures, model, terrain, paints, rules, or what have you.
The Last Square is also pleased to be a retail outlet for the St.
www.lastsquare.com   (73 words)

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