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New Orpheum Theatre
April 10, 1927
The Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street. The view also includes Weber's Restaurant, the Family Shoe Store, Rennebohm's Drug Store, and the Madison Theater. The featured photoplay is "Wolf's Clothing."
Orpheum Theatre Marquee
September 9, 1936
Orpheum Theatre marquee, 216 State Street, featuring William Powell, Myrna Loy and Luise Rainer in "The Great Ziegfeld." View also includes Weber's Restaurant and the Thom McAn shoe store.
New Orpheum Theatre
April 10, 1927
Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street. View includes Speths Clothing, Weber's Restaurant, Family Shoe Store, Rentschler Floral Co. Featured photoplay is "Wolf's Clothing."
Orpheum Theatre Marquee
October 30, 1934
The Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street, with marquee advertising "Cleopatra" with Claudette Colbert and Warren William.
World's Largest Tire in front of RKO Orpheum Theater
November 2, 1930
World's largest Goodyear tire in front of RKO Orpheum theater, 216 State Street, with six people viewing the tire. One man is on top of the tire holding a sign. Theater marquee is advertising "Once...
Band in front of Orpheum Theatre
April 25, 1931
Capitol Times Boys Band in uniform with intruments standing in front of the Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street. Marquee says "Our Gang Stars — in Person, Scooter Lowry — Peggy Eames & other acts, an...
