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Three women standing in front of the Hughes Penthouse Theatre on the University of Washington campus, Seattle, May 1940
The Penthouse Theatre on the University of Washington campus opened on May 16, 1940 with a production of "Spring Dance." Built with Works Progress Administration funds, the 172-seat theater, designed by Glenn Hughes, head of the University of Washington's School of Drama, and John Conway, chief designer for the drama department, was the first theater-in-the-round constructed in the United States.…
ID Number:1986.5.12660.1
Date:1940
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Roosevelt Theatre viewed from across Pike Street, Seattle, 1937
The Roosevelt Theatre with its Art Deco facade dates to 1933. Located at 515 Pike Street, it was demolished in 1986. Signs in image include: The Eagle Cigar Store. Home of the Green Apple Pie. 'Lost Horizon,' Frank Capra's Greatest Production with Ronald Colman and a Great Cast and Popeye Cartoon. Extra Late Show Tonight, Box Office Open Till 11…
ID Number:1986.5.12666.1
Date:1937
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Showboat Theatre interior showing actors during a production, University of Washington, Seattle, 1938
Handwritten on sleeve: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, (U.W.), Showboat Theater [sic]. Date photograph was filed at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer (date of photograph and file date may differ by a month or more): October 8, 1938.
ID Number:1986.5.16328.1
Date:1938
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George Burns and Carol Channing during the World's Fair in Seattle, June 1, 1962
George Burns arrived in Seattle to start rehearsals with his partner Carol Channing in preparation for their variety show at the Orpheum Theatre. Miss Channing lights his cigar with a Space Needle lighter. The celebrities looked forward to visiting the Science Pavilion and getting a larger view of the Worlds Fair from the top of the Space Needle. Handwritten on…
ID Number:1986.5.20502.1
Date:1962
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Entertainer Gracie Hansen, the woman behind the Paradise International nightclub at the Seattle World's Fair, 1962
One of the most memorable women of the Seattle World's Fair, Washington State native Gracie Hansen was brash, witty and charming. Hansen ran the Paradise International on "Show Street," the adult entertainment section of the Seattle World's Fair. She hired Barry Ashton, a top showman, to produce "A Night in Paradise," a Las Vegas-type show that was as controversial as…
ID Number:1986.5.27554.1
Date:1962
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Group of UW students demonstrating stick dance, April 1954
This photo shows a group of five University of Washington international students demonstrating a bamboo stick dance, possibly the Tinikling, a traditional Philippine folk dance. The dance may have been part of an annual traveling show put on by international students at UW and performed at various Washington state locations. The production was broken up into acts from different countries…
ID Number:1986.5.30906.1
Date:1954
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Flute player at Earth Day gathering in Seward Park, Seattle, April 1971
Handwritten on sleeve: Earth Day at Seward Park. Date photograph was filed at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer (date of photograph and file date may differ by a month or more): April 25, 1971.
ID Number:1986.5.54323.1
Date:1971
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Benefit rock concert at Seward Park for Pike Place Market, Seattle, 1971
In 1963 Seattle City Council proposed razing the Pike Place Market in hopes of obtaining federal urban renewal funds. Opponents to the demolition banded together in organizations to "Save the Market." Fundraisers included concerts, selling shopping bags, cookbooks and buttons. After an eight year battle the Market was saved by Initiative No. 1 on November 2, 1971. Handwritten on sleeve:…
ID Number:1986.5.54480.1
Date:1971
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Japanese dancers performing at the Northwest bandshell at Festival 71, Seattle Center, August 1971
Held in August 1971, Festival 71 was the first event after the 1961 Seattle World's Fair to utilize the entire Seattle Center campus. The event was repeated as Festival 72 the following year, becoming Bumbershoot in 1973. Bumbershoot continues as North America's largest urban arts festival, taking place annually at Seattle Center over the Labor Day weekend.In this photo, dancers…
ID Number:1986.5.54911.1
Date:1971
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Francis Renault in dressing room at Pantages Theatre, Seattle, January 17, 1927
Antonio Auriemma (1893-1955) was a vaudeville performer who used the stage name Francis Renault. Renault was most well known as a female imitator, using cosmetics and an extensive wardrobe to impersonate actresses and other famous women of the time. Renault was also a talented singer and his act included falsetto singing. Renault performed in Seattle at the Pantages Theatre in…
ID Number:1986.5G.2506.1
Date:1927