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West Mifflin Street and the Parkway Theatre
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View of the Parkway Theatre marquee down West Mifflin Street, and a sign for the "RKO's Greater Show Season and Merchant's Greater Selling Season" on a lamppost. Included in the view is Baron Brother's department store, 12-18 W. Mifflin Street, and further down the street the Belmont Hotel, 31 N. Pinckney Street.
August 18, 1932
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Publication Information
| Creator | McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964 |
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| Date Created | August 18, 1932 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 21 x 26 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983 |
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| Call Number | PH 6058.3572B |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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