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Capitol Theatre Tower and Marquee
September 17, 1929
Elevated view of the 200 block of State Street, with the Capitol Theatre tower and marquee at 209 State Street, Kessenich's at 201 State Street, Fred W. Kruse Co. at 205 State Street, Peoples Cloth...
Capitol Theatre Tower and Marquee
September 17, 1929
Elevated view of the Capitol theatre tower and marquee (209 State Street) with Kessenich's (201 State Street), Fred W. Kruse Co (205 State Street), Peoples Clothing Company (213 State) and Farness ...
Capitol Theatre at Night
April 17, 1928
Elevated view of the Capitol Theatre at night with sign and marquee, located at 209-211 State Street. On the left is the Fred W. Kruse Co., and on the right is the Peoples Clothing Co. store.
Capitol Theatre Marquee
August 24, 1930
Capitol Theatre marquee advertising "Dixiana." 209 State Street.
Capitol Theatre Marquee
1928
Slightly elevated view from street towards ushers posing in front of the Capitol Theatre. The marquee reads: "Maurice Chevalier in 'The Love Parade.'"
State Street View of Capitol Theatre Construction
June 3, 1927
Elevated view above State Street of the Capitol Theatre, with construction nearly completed.
