Al. Ringling Theatre | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Al. Ringling Theatre

Al. Ringling Theatre | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
View from across street of the ornate terra cotta facade of the Al. Ringling Theatre, with advertisements for Rex (The Wonder Horse) in the silent movie, "The Devil Horse". The other feature attraction was "America's Polar Triumph" which depicted Lieutenant Commander Richard Byrd's 1926 flight over the North Pole. The Betsy Ross candy and ice cream store occupied a store front in the theater.
DESCRIPTION
View from across street of the ornate terra cotta facade of the Al. Ringling Theatre, with advertisements for Rex (The Wonder Horse) in the silent movie, "The Devil Horse". The other feature attraction was "America's Polar Triumph" which depicted Lieutenant Commander Richard Byrd's 1926 flight over the North Pole. The Betsy Ross candy and ice cream store occupied a store front in the theater.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:72938
Creation Date:circa 1926
Creator Name:Trimpey, Ephraim Burt
City:Baraboo
County:Sauk
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Ephraim Burt Trimpey photographs, circa 1910-1940
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:(T819)403
Original Dimensions:10 x 8 inches
SUBJECTS
Architectural details
Theaters
Cities and towns
Sidewalks
Outdoor photography
Show windows
Storefronts
Marquees
Signs and signboards
Lampposts
Roads

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