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Capitol Theatre at Night
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Elevated view of the Capitol Theatre at night with sign and marquee, located at 209-211 State Street. On the left is the Fred W. Kruse Co., and on the right is the Peoples Clothing Co. store.
April 17, 1928
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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Capitol Theatre Tower and Marquee
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Orpheum Theatre at Night
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Capitol Theatre Marquee
1928
Slightly elevated view from street towards ushers posing in front of the Capitol Theatre. The marquee reads: "Maurice Chevalier in 'The Love Parade.'"
State Street Neon Signs at Night
December 5, 1930
Night view looking down State Street from the intersection at North Carroll Street. Lighting up the scene are the blurred lights of automobiles moving along the street, Christmas lights arched over...
Capitol Theatre Tower and Marquee
September 17, 1929
Elevated view of the 200 block of State Street, with the Capitol Theatre tower and marquee at 209 State Street, Kessenich's at 201 State Street, Fred W. Kruse Co. at 205 State Street, Peoples Cloth...
Capitol Theatre Marquee
May 2, 1939
Capitol Theatre marquee at night showing "'When Germany Fell' with Col. A.L. Rule. Authentic from beginning to end." People are purchasing tickets at the ticket booth.
