The Demolition of Grand Prospect Hall

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Sep 1, 2021

Ben Yakas, arts and culture editor for Gothamist, joins us to talk about the recent news of the expected demolition of Grand Prospect Hall, a Park Slope staple that has hosted weddings, bar and mat mitzvahs, and concerts for over 100 years. Plus, we take calls from listeners about their own memories and experiences at the venue.

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