| Providence, RI: Lederer Theater Center |
Country: United States of America State: Rhode Island City: Providence Location: 201 Washington Street Built 1917 by Walker and Son as a vaudeville theatre for the Emery Brothers. Opened 9 April 1917 as "Majestic Theatre". 3000 seats. From 1923 used as a cinema. Closed 1971. 1971-1973 major rebuilding, demolishing the original auditorium. 1973 renamed "Lederer Theater Center" and re-opened as a live theatre with two new theatre halls: Chace Theater (ca. 500 seats) and Dowling Theater (ca. 300 seats). Home to the "Trinity Repertory Company" ("Trinity Rep"). Links: www.trinityrep.com, CinemaTreasures, Wikipedia |
Front Text: "Majestic Theatre, Providence, R. I.", sign: "Emery Majestic"Handwritten Reverse Text: "[...] Sind letzte Tage noch ständig eingeladen, morgen bei John D. Rockfellers Schwager. [...]" Type: Divided Back Size: Classic Sent: to Berlin-Friedenau (Germany), 1928 |
Front Text: sign: "Trinity Square Repertory"Reverse Text: "Trinity Square Repertory Company. 201 Washington Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903. Formerly the Majestic Theatre, this splendid Italianate structure was built in 1917, and is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It houses the internationally acclaimed resident, professional theatrical ensemble founded in 1964 by Artistic Director, Adrian Hall. This Theatre Complex includes two theatres, scene and costume shops, lobbies, administrative offices, box office and gift shop, all of which operate year 'round." Publisher: LK Color Productions, Providence; LK-1086B Type: Divided Back Size: Classic Not sent. |
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