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Orpheum Theatre at Night

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The Orpheum Theatre canopy and sign at night on the 200 block of State Street. The Orpheum Theatre marquee notes: "Shep Fields" on stage, and "Kind Lady" on screen. The Capitol Theatre marquee across the street advertises: "I Dream Too Much."

Date Created:
January 24, 1936
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created January 24, 1936

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.5518B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014CF6
Legacy ID
WHi 6415

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