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Capitol Theatre Marquee
February 5, 1930
Capitol Theatre marquee, 209 State Street, showing Maurice Chevalier in "The Love Parade."
Capitol Theatre Marquee
August 24, 1930
Capitol Theatre marquee advertising "Dixiana." 209 State Street.
Capitol Theatre at Night
April 17, 1928
Elevated view of the Capitol Theatre at night with sign and marquee, located at 209-211 State Street. On the left is the Fred W. Kruse Co., and on the right is the Peoples Clothing Co. store.
Orpheum Theatre Ushers
September 9, 1928
Group portrait of Orpheum Theatre ushers in uniform.
Capitol Theatre and Orpheum Theater Ushers
September 7, 1930
Group portrait of Capitol Theatre and Orpheum Theater ushers.
Orpheum Theatre at Night
January 24, 1936
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 acro...
