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Pabst Theatre

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Exterior of theatre on corner of Wells and Water Streets. There is a billboard for Kools (cigarettes) on the side. Streetcar tracks and parked cars are in front of the building.

Date Created:
1935
Creator:
Hone, Harold N.

Publication Information

Creator
Hone, Harold N.
Date Created
1935

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
17 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012P25
Legacy ID
WHi 54292

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