One Of America’s Most Legendary Music Venues Is Back In Business

This New York City landmark, where the likes of Bob Dylan and The Beatles once performed, was silent for over a decade until Mumford & Sons performed there Wednesday night.

Forest Hills Tennis Stadium in Queens, New York, was established in 1912 as a permanent home for New York's West Side Tennis Club.

Forest Hills Tennis Stadium in Queens, New York, was established in 1912 as a permanent home for New York's West Side Tennis Club.

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From 1915 to 1978, the United States Tennis Association hosted its championships here, including the U.S. Open.

From 1915 to 1978, the United States Tennis Association hosted its championships here, including the U.S. Open.

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Jackie O. and J.F.K. Jr. watch the 1977 U.S. Open at Forest Hills.

Jackie O. and J.F.K. Jr. watch the 1977 U.S. Open at Forest Hills.

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The stadium also doubled as a music venue, because of its relatively large capacity (14,000 seats plus standing room) and its accessibility by public transport.

The stadium also doubled as a music venue, because of its relatively large capacity (14,000 seats plus standing room) and its accessibility by public transport.

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