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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 1915
Description: Exterior view of the Al. Ringling Theatre.
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The Gem Theatre

Date: 1916
Description: Exterior view of entrance with displays of coming attractions and advertisements.
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: View of Al. Ringling Theatre's auditorium and stage from a rear box. View includes a painted theater curtain and shows the auditorium's state before resto...
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: View of Al. Ringling Theatre's auditorium and stage from the central rear box. View includes a painted theater curtain, painted ceiling panels and shows th...
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: Exterior view of Al. Ringling Theatre from across the street.
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: Exterior view of decorative carved stone facade of Al. Ringling Theatre including pilasters and flower garlands.
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: Restored terra-cotta frieze in the lobby of Al. Ringling Theatre featuring flower garlands and dancing children.
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: Two boxes in the Al. Ringling Theatre, showing plasterwork flower garlands and cupids, as well as a Dutch gold leaf pilaster.
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: Close-up of decorative carving and plasterwork above the stage in the Al. Ringling Theatre including a cartouche with the initials AR, flower garlands and ...
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: Close-up of plasterwork and a painted wall panel in the Al. Ringling Theatre. Painting features Venus and cupids lounging in the clouds.
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: Close-up of the original pin rail fly system backstage at the Al. Ringling Theatre.
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: Close-up of plasterwork and still functioning vaudeville lights in the Al. Ringling Theatre.
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: View of Al. Ringling Theatre's auditorium from rear of stage.
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: Close-up of original lighting dimmer board backstage at the Al. Ringling Theatre.
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: Close-up of gilded pillars and plasterwork above a proscenium box in the Al. Ringling Theatre.
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 2009
Description: Local historian and Al. Ringling Theatre docent, Robert C. Dewel, seated at the Al. Ringling Theatre's "Mighty Barton" organ.
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Wellington Hotel

Date: 1932
Description: View from across street of the Wellingon Hotel and Cafe at 142 Fourth Avenue. A portion of the Al. Ringling Theatre is on the right; the Methodist Church i...
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Charles Enge and Supporters

Date: 1940
Description: Charles Enge, seventh from left, and supporters pose in front of the Al. Ringling Theatre. A sign on top of a car advertises his campaign for the Wisconsin...
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 1939
Description: Fourth Avenue, showing the ornate Al. Ringling Theatre, Ryan Hickethier & Co, "A Sears Associated Store," and a portion of the Trimpey Studios storefront. ...
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Al. Ringling Theatre

Date: 1926
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, "...

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