Photograph
Majestic Theater Facade
Upper brick facade of the Majestic Theater, Madison's oldest operating theater, at 115 King Street. The Majestic was built by Edward F. and Otto J. Biederstaedt and had its grand opening as a vaudeville house on December 15, 1906. |
Image ID: | 35417 |
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Creation Date: | 02 01 1970 |
Creator Name: | Potter, James T. |
City: | Madison |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | James T. Potter Collection |
Genre: | Photograph |
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Windows, doors, and a fire escape dominated the center of the upper facade of the Majestic Theater, before they were removed and the openings bricked in when the theater was remodeled. Originally published in a Wisconsin State Journal column entitled "Have You Seen This Madison?". The column ran from 1969 to 1977. |
Architectural details |
Brickwork |
Theaters |
Cities and towns |
Outdoor photography |
Facades |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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