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Orpheum Theatre Marquee at Night

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Orpheum Theatre marquee advertising "Lost Horizon" starring Ronald Colman. 216 State Street.

Date Created:
October 4, 1937
Creator:
Waste, Elwin G., 1902-1957

Publication Information

Creator Waste, Elwin G., 1902-1957
Date Created October 4, 1937

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.6078B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013BKC
Legacy ID
WHi 14935

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