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Image of Metropolitan Theatre, Seattle, 1911
1983.10.7482.2
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Metropolitan Theatre, Seattle, 1911

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The Metropolitan Theatre opened October 2, 1911 on University Street, between 4th and 5th Avenues. The building, designed by A.H. Albertson of Seattle, blended with the nearby White and Henry Buildings in the University Tract. The Metropolitan was demolished in 1956 and its site is now the entrance driveway to the Olympic Hotel.

Signs in image: Metropolitan - Formal Opening Oct. 2nd. Coming Soon - Bright Eyes.
Handwritten on sleeve: Metropolitan Theatre.
Webster & Stevens number: 4438
ID Number: 1983.10.7482.2
Date: 1911
Creator(s): Webster & Stevens, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 glass negative : b&w; 8 x 10 in. ; excessive density
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.7482.2
Copyright: No Known Copyright
Subjects: Performing Arts and Music

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