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Opera House

Date: 1880
Description: The Opera House at the corner of Washington (now Main) and North Mill Streets. A sign at the back of the building reads: "Printing." A barber pole is in fr...
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Capitol Theatre Foyer

Date: 01 24 1928
Description: Interior view of the Capitol Theatre's entrance flanked with staircases.
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Garrick Theatre Interior

Date: 09 21 1934
Description: Garrick Theatre, 115 Monona Avenue. (Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.) Interior, side view, of the theater being remodeled.
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Taliesin Hillside Theater

Date: 10 27 1933
Description: The new Taliesin Hillside Theater, looking toward the rear of the theater, showing the balcony and projection box for moving pictures. Underneath is a larg...
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Parkway Theatre Interior

Date: 09 18 1931
Description: Interior of Parkway Theater from the stage. 6-10 W. Mifflin Street.
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Eastwood Theatre Auditorium

Date: 02 11 1930
Description: Eastwood Theatre auditorium as seen from the stage. Located at 2090 Atwood Avenue.
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Eastwood Theatre Auditorium

Date: 01 06 1930
Description: Elevated view of the auditorium of the Eastwood Theatre from the left balcony, 2090 Atwood Avenue.
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Eastwood Theatre Entrance Lobby

Date: 01 04 1930
Description: Entrance Lobby of Eastwood Theatre, 2090 Atwood Avenue.
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Eastwood Theatre Lobby

Date: 01 04 1930
Description: View of ceiling detail in the Eastwood Theatre entrance lobby, located at 2090 Atwood Avenue.
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Orpheum Theatre Stage

Date: 04 07 1927
Description: Elevated view of the stage at the Orpheum Theater, 216 State Street. A sign on the right side of the stage near the steps reads: "Rubber Tires."
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Orpheum Theatre Interior

Date: 04 02 1927
Description: Interior view from the stage of the auditorium with balcony, at the New Orpheum Theatre at 216 State Street.
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Capitol Theatre Under Construction

Date: 08 03 1927
Description: Indoor view of the Capitol Theatre, at 211 State Street, under construction. View from stage toward the balcony.
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Capitol Theatre Under Construction

Date: 10 03 1927
Description: View from balcony of the Capitol Theatre, at 211 State Street, under construction.
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International Model F Truck

Date: 1915
Description: Man sitting behind the wheel of an International Model F truck parked on a city street in front of the Blackstone Theatre. The truck was owned by a Firesto...
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Students by Brick High School

Date: 1875
Description: View across wooden platform of a brick high school on a hill surrounded by a fence. The school has a mansard roof and what appears to be a bell tower above...
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Interior of Immanuel Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church

Date: 1877
Description: View of the interior of the Immanuel Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church, under the care of the Reverend E.J. Homme. The photograph was taken during the ...
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Beloit First Congregational Church

Date: 1960
Description: Interior of Beloit First Congregational Church. View from aisle towards the organ and altar.
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Orpheum Theater Interior

Date: 04 02 1927
Description: Elevated view from left side of stage of the new Orpheum Theater interior, showing the stage, orchestra pit, auditorium and balcony. A sign on the right si...
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First Congregational Church Interior

Date: 1900
Description: Elevated interior view of the First Congregational Church, 222 West Washington Avenue.
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Interior of Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater

Date: 1975
Description: The interior of the Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater. The Mabel Tainter Memorial building was a facility erected in 1889-1890 with funds provided by Andrew T...

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