Photograph
Wilson Theater
| Exterior view of Wilson Theater. Standing on sidewalk from left to right are: Delia Berry Wilson, Orpha Wilson, Robert Paul Hollis, and Robert Henry Wilson. Wilson Theater, also known as Wilson Opera House, was originally named Goodwin House (dedicated as such on December 27, 1869). The Building later became The Beloit Bank. The Wilson family lived at 605 St. Lawrence Avenue and was occupied by the family until 1974. |
| Image ID: | 53467 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1926 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | Beloit |
| County: | Rock |
| State: | Wisconsin |
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| Genre: | Photograph |
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| It has been suggested by family that Buffalo Bill Cody and his Wild West show performed at the Wilson Theater. A digital photograph was donated by Kathy Hollis Cooper, great grand-daughter of Robert Paul Hollis. |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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