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Bijou Opera House
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Souvenir Booklet for the opening night of August 19. Interior view showing part of the stage, floor seating, stairs, and the three levels of balcony seating. Also architectural elements on the ceiling visible. Second half of image is a description of the interior space. Mr. Jacob Litt was the manager.
1889
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