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Savidusky's Cleaners and Dyers
November 17, 1936
Savidusky's Cleaners and Dyers, at new location at 115 Monona Avenue. (Martin Luther King Jr, Boulevard) next to Madison Theatre. Sign reads: "Ladies plain coat 90 cents," "Suede-Leather jackets gi...
Madison Theatre
November 19, 1936
Front view of Madison Theatre, 111 Monona Avenue, with the Madison Theater building and Jimmy Dodge's restaurant. On the left is the temporary location of Savidusky's Cleaners and Dyers.
Madison Theatre at Night
November 19, 1936
Night view of the Madison Theatre at 111 Monona Avenue. Two women are in the box office. The marquee reads "Premiere Opening Day." Jimmy Dodge's restaurant is to the right of the theater, and the t...
Madison Theatre Marquee
December 3, 1936
Madison Theatre marquee. "Lombard — Foster in 'Love Before Breakfast,' also 'Two In Revolt'" on the marquee.
Orpheum Theatre Marquee
September 9, 1936
Orpheum Theatre marquee, 216 State Street, featuring William Powell, Myrna Loy and Luise Rainer in "The Great Ziegfeld." View also includes Weber's Restaurant and the Thom McAn shoe store.
Orpheum Theatre at Night
January 24, 1936
The Orpheum Theatre canopy and sign at night on the 200 block of State Street. The Orpheum Theatre marquee notes: "Shep Fields" on stage, and "Kind Lady" on screen. The Capitol Theatre marquee acro...
