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Madison Theatre at Night
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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 temporary location of Savidusky's Cleaners and Dyers is on the left.
November 19, 1936
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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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.
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