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2. Empress Theatre, built in 1814, 113-121 Lyon N.W. “Keith’s” “27230?” Neg. #2330.

 File — Box: 7, Folder: 48

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series contains photographs organized by subject, in alphabetical order. It includes depictions of events, buildings, places, objects, and groups associated with a particular organization. Terms used as subjects are not authority controlled.

Dates

  • circa 1837-2011

Extent

From the Collection: 32 Linear Feet (Approximately 60 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Shows the decorative façade of the building. The building to the right of the alley or street, to the right of the building, appears to have a sign “West Michigan Printing Co.”. Sign on top of the theater reads “Empress [vaude]ville”. Two men stand on the corner left near a fire hydrant. Tracks seen in the brick street.

Repository Details

Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository

Contact:
Grand Rapids Public Library
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