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Orpheum Theatre Interior

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Lobby interior of Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street, showing the entrance to Aisle 1, and an ornate drinking fountain on the left.

Date Created:
June 6, 1941
Creator:
Waste, Elwin G., 1902-1957

Publication Information

Creator
Waste, Elwin G., 1902-1957
Date Created
June 6, 1941

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6058.A0231

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0121DJ
Legacy ID
WHi 13983

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Orpheum Theatre Interior

Orpheum Theatre Interior

June 6, 1941

View of Orpheum Theatre looking toward the back. There is a statue just outside the entrance doors.

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Orpheum Theatre Aisle

Orpheum Theatre Aisle

March 6, 1942

Interior view of Orpheum Theatre aisle 2, looking towards the seats.

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Orpheum Theatre Seating

Orpheum Theatre Seating

June 10, 1941

View of steps at the rear of the Orpheum Theatre auditorium.

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Orpheum Theatre Seating

Orpheum Theatre Seating

March 6, 1942

Interior view of the seating of the Orpheum Theatre at the back of the main floor.

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Orpheum Theatre Seating

Orpheum Theatre Seating

March 6, 1942

Interior rear view of the seating of the Orpheum Theatre, at the back of the main floor looking towards the stage.

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Orpheum Theatre Lounge & Smoking Room

Orpheum Theatre Lounge & Smoking Room

April 5, 1927

The Lounge & Smoking Room at the Orpheum Theatre, located at 216 State Street.

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