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Image of Wilkes Theatre, Seattle, circa 1920
1983.10.2111.2
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Wilkes Theatre, Seattle, circa 1920

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The Alhambra Theatre at the southwest corner of 5th Avenue and Pine Street had been renamed the Wilkes by the time this photo was taken.

Signs in image: Wilkes. Mozart Cigars. Stop El-Roitan - Listen Look. Jane Morgan - "That Girl Patsy." Maxime's.
Handwritten on sleeve: Wilkes Theatre
Webster & Stevens number: 85514
ID Number: 1983.10.2111.2
Date: Circa 1920
Creator(s): Webster & Stevens, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 nitrate negative : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.2111.2
Copyright: No Known Copyright
Subjects: Performing Arts and Music

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