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Capitol Theatre Construction

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View of the early construction of the Capitol Theatre showing the steel frame of the building.

Date Created:
April 2, 1927
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created April 2, 1927

Physical Description

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Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number 0402001242

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013B3B
Legacy ID
WHi 4031

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Capitol Theatre Under Construction

Capitol Theatre Under Construction

January 3, 1927

Capitol Theatre, at 211 State Street. View showing the foundation excavation looking from the north toward Dayton Street.

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Capitol Theatre

Capitol Theatre

April 2, 1927

Capitol Theatre, at 211 State Street, under construction. The view is from the northwest corner toward northeast corner. American Bridge Co. sign is on the beams.

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Capitol Theatre Construction

Capitol Theatre Construction

March 1, 1927

Early view of the construction of the Capitol Theatre revealing the steel frame of the building. Two men are working on the right.

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Capitol Theatre Under Construction

Capitol Theatre Under Construction

December 2, 1926

Capitol Theatre, at 211 State Street. View of the foundation excavation looking from the construction house toward State Street.

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Capitol Theatre Under Construction

Capitol Theatre Under Construction

October 3, 1927

Capitol Theatre, 211 State Street, under construction, showing ceiling construction under the roof.

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Capitol Theatre, Late in Construction

Capitol Theatre, Late in Construction

July 2, 1927

Elevated view of the nearly completed Capitol Theatre. Construction scaffolding is in the background.

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