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Orpheum Advertisement in Window

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Orpheum advertisement for "The Sap from Syracuse," and a Capitol Theatre advertisement for "Let Us Be Gay" in Collyer's Pharmacy window in the Mayer Building at 14 E. Mifflin Street next to the Strand Theatre. The Strand marquee has a sign for "Three Sisters," at 16 E. Mifflin Street.

Date Created:
July 31, 1930
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created July 31, 1930

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.1676B-2

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011Z8Q
Legacy ID
WHi 20262

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