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"Gala Hollywood Premiere" at the Eastwood Theater

Date: 06 23 1934
Description: A crowd is standing on the sidewalk in front of the Eastwood Theater. A sign behind them reads: "Gala Hollywood Premiere." The "Premiere" is of thirty loca...
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Capitol Theatre Tower

Date: 02 05 1930
Description: View from across the street of the Capitol Theatre tower. "Love Parade" is advertised on the marquee. Three automobiles are in the street in front of Peopl...
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Capitol Theatre Marquee

Date: 05 02 1939
Description: Capitol Theatre marquee at night showing "'When Germany Fell' with Col. A.L. Rule. Authentic from beginning to end." People are purchasing tickets at the t...
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Orpheum Theatre Marquee at Night

Date: 10 04 1937
Description: Orpheum Theatre marquee advertising "Lost Horizon" starring Ronald Colman. 216 State Street.
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Flannery and Wohlenberg in front of Madison Theatre

Date: 11 19 1936
Description: Flannery and Wohlenberg standing on the sidewalk in front of the Madison Theatre. A woman is inside the ticket booth.
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Capitol Theatre Marquee

Date: 03 10 1934
Description: View across street towards the Capitol Theatre marquee, 209-211 State Street. The signs on the marquee read: "Stage - Shoot the Works - Musical Comedy," "S...
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"Shipmates" at the Strand Theatre

Date: 05 09 1931
Description: View of the front of the Strand Theatre, showing people in line to enter. There is a car with a sign on the roof that is advertising "Shipmates." 16 E. Mif...
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World's Largest Tire in front of RKO Orpheum Theatre

Date: 11 02 1930
Description: View across street towards the World's largest tire on display in front of the RKO Orpheum Theatre at 216 State Street. A group of people are standing on t...
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Laugh Speedometer Sign

Date: 10 28 1930
Description: Round laugh speedometer sign for the "Check and Double Check" movie, hanging from the Capitol Theatre canopy. The sign reads: "Laugh Speedometer for Amos '...
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"Half Shot at Sunrise" on Marquee

Date: 09 29 1930
Description: Capitol Theatre marquee featuring Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey in "Half Shot at Sunrise." Next to the theater on the left is the Lurose women's clothing...
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Capitol Theatre Entrance

Date: 08 15 1930
Description: Capitol Theatre entrance advertising "Joe Cook Rain or Shine." The doorman is standing at the entrance with a child. 209 State Street.
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Capitol Theatre Under Construction

Date: 03 01 1927
Description: Capitol Theatre, 211 State Street, under construction. American Bridge Co. on beams, and an Esser's City Market delivery truck.
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Capitol Theatre

Date: 04 02 1927
Description: 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...
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Capitol Theatre Under Construction

Date: 12 02 1926
Description: Capitol Theatre, 211 State Street, with the foundation excavation as seen from Kruse's Store looking toward Dayton Street.
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Capitol Theatre Under Construction

Date: 12 02 1926
Description: 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

Date: 01 03 1927
Description: Capitol Theatre, at 211 State Street. View showing the foundation excavation looking from the north toward Dayton Street.
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Capitol Theatre Under Construction

Date: 01 03 1927
Description: Capitol Theatre, at 211 State Street. View of the foundation excavation from the construction house roof toward State Street. The Wisconsin State Capitol i...
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Capitol Theatre Under Construction

Date: 02 01 1927
Description: Capitol Theatre, at 211 State Street, under construction. View is looking from the south toward State Street.
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Capitol Theatre Under Construction

Date: 02 01 1927
Description: Capitol Theatre, 211 State Street, under construction. View looking from Kessenich's toward Dayton Street.
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Capitol Theatre Under Construction

Date: 03 01 1927
Description: Capitol Theatre, 211 State Street, under construction. View from the roof of Kruse's store towards two workmen and the construction house.

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