Sepia-toned photo of the exterior of the New Empire Theatre as taken from the east side of Woodward Avenue, facing west

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Description:

Sepia-toned photo of the exterior of the New Empire Theatre as taken from the east side of Woodward Avenue, facing west. The Charlie Chaplin film, "The Champion," is advertised on the marquee, by a stand-up of Chaplin, and by several posters hung around the entrance. Other posters advertise the films, "His Desperate Deed," and "The Battle of Frenchman's Run." Field's Cloaks, Suits, Furs, and Dresses, is located in the storefront to the south of the theater. On the north side of the theater are St. John's Arbor, Brown's Fine Candies, and Woolworth's. A row of light poles, each holding five streetlights are along the sidewalk in the foreground. The photo is mounted on a page for a photo album, complete with a flap for binding. "13055," is printed in the lower right corner. A Manning Brothers, Commercial Photographers stamp is on the verso, along with the handwritten note, "W.S. Woodward between State & Grand River."

Date Issued:

1915-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Theatre/Theater

Subject Topic:

Theaters, New Empire Theatre, Woodward Avenue, Downtown, Merchant's Row, and Storefronts

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/488DFC8E-3594-4949-95A5-655418000479