Majestic Theatre, 174 Asylum Street, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
William G. Dudley
(American, 1877 - 1934)
Dateabout 1925
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 14 3/16 x 11in. (36 x 28cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Object number1996.157.5
DescriptionTall brick theater building with an overhanging cornice and signs set with electric light bulbs. Signs read: "Majestic / Theatre / Sam Bernard / in / Poor Schmaltz." "Open 10 A.M. Show continuous 10:30 A.M. [to]... / Best Music, Best Pictures in the City." "We keep / this / Theatre / cool." "Our guarantee / The theatre will be kept cool & well ventilated at / all times no matter how hot it is outside." Posters in the alley read: "The Fatal Hour / in two parts" "Now Playing" "Sam Bernard / Now Playing." Several men, one holding a briefcase, stand in front of the theater. Signs on ground floor businesses read: "188 Plymouth Lunch 188" "M.J. Fitzgerald 184 H. Hopdyke" "180 Welch Florist 180" "Taylor & Son / Opticians." The stone commercial building on the right has a sign that reads: "Hunter / Trunk and Bag Co." Trunks and suitcases are displayed in the shop window and on the sidewalk. A fire hydrant is on the corner. The commercial buildings at far left have striped awnings. Automobiles are parked near the curb. Street lamps, trolley poles and wires line the street. A man in a white uniform [?] stands in the street.
NotesSubject Note: Fred J. Carey was the proprietor of Plymouth Lunch, with restaurants at 188 Asylum and 361 Main Street.Ellen M. Welch, the widow of Edward Welch, was the proprietor of E.M. Welch cut flowers.Howard W. Hunter was the proprietor of Hunter Trunk & Bag Co., 162 Asylum Street.Status
Not on view
