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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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Halloween Party at the Orpheum

Date: 10 31 1930
Description: View from the stage of a full audience of costumed Halloween party-goers in the auditorium at the Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street.
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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: 06 02 1927
Description: An interior view of the Capitol Theatre as it is being built at 211 State Street, as viewed from the stage toward the balcony.
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Capitol Theatre Balcony

Date: 01 23 1928
Description: Interior view of the Capitol Theatre balcony in the auditorium.
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Capitol Theatre Construction

Date: 06 03 1927
Description: An interior view of the Capitol Theatre auditorium and balcony under construction.
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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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Madison Theatre from Stage

Date: 11 17 1936
Description: Madison Theatre, 111 Monona Avenue. (Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard). View from the stage of seats on main floor and the balcony, in the Art Deco style.
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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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Capitol Theatre Auditorium

Date: 06 14 1930
Description: View of Capitol Theatre auditorium from the stage, 209 State 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 15 1930
Description: View of 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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