Author: HEIMAN, MARCUS; DONAGHEY, FREDERICK
Title: Souvenir and Opening Program of the [Inaugural Performance] of the Orpheum Circuit's New Orpheum Theatre, Seattle, Washington, Sunday, August Twenty-Eighth, Nineteen Twenty-Seven
Description: Seattle, Washington: The New Orpheum Theatre, 1927. First Edition. Paperback. A lavishly produced memento commemorating this historic Seattle theatre opening and the burgeoning success of The Orpheum Circuit, of which it was a part. "This house is the ultimate in luxury, comfort and modern convenience with a seating capacity of 2,600, divided between the main floor and balcony. Large elevators carry patrons from the main floor to the balcony. The cooling plant will allow it to operate 52 weeks a year." - [9]. Many additional pages showcase in photos and text other Orpheum Circuit theatres in Chicago, St. Louis, Davenport, Los Angeles, Oakland, St. Paul, San Francisco, Kansas City, New Orleans, Minneapolis, Denver, Portland, Des Moines, Springfield, Champaign, South Bend, Winnipeg, Madison, Rockford, Evansville, Vancouver, Omaha, Sioux City and Milwaukee. Includes eight pages of information on the companies and individuals involved in construction and the fine products and services they supplied. Profusely illustrated with black and white photography. Ornate embossed tan covers lettered and decorated in gilt, with illustration of the new theatre. Printed upon glossy stock. 68 unnumbered pages. 31.5 x 23.5 cm. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound vintage copy of this wonderful 1920s Seattle artifact.; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall; New Orpheum Theatre - History, Seattle Theatres, Seattle - History, The Orpheum Circuit, 1920s Theatres. Good .

Keywords: 1920s Americana