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Orpheum Theater Under Construction

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Elevated view of the Orpheum Theater under construction, 216 State Street, looking west. Holy Redeemer Catholic Church is in the background. Caption reads: "Orpheum Theatre, Madison, Wisconsin, Beecroft Bldg. Co., Builders; C.W. & Geo. L. Rapp, Architects; A.D. & J.V. Fredrickson, Contractors."

Date Created:
August 5, 1926
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created
August 5, 1926

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
unknown

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6058.0051B-12

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013C3U
Legacy ID
WHi 22441

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