PICA-38898

Object Type: Asset
In Folder: Harlem Theater

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PICA-38898

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Identifier: unknown

Title: [Exterior View of Harlem Theater]

Description: Exterior view of the Harlem Theater. he Harlem Theater opened in October of 1935. It was owned by an African American named George F. Jones and was patronized by African Americans. It was later taken over by the Luccahese family, still catering for African American patrons. The Harlem Theater operated for almost forty years. The theater burned down in December 1973.

Date Created: undated

Date Created Range: undated

Creator: unknown

Collection: AF

Collection: Moving Picture Theaters - General

Collection: M8300(7)

Subject: Motion picture theaters

Subject: Movies

Subject: African Americans

Publisher: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Item Type: Image

Format: Black-and-white photographs

Required citation: [PICA-38898], Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Rights: The Harlem Theater opened in October of 1935. It was owned by an African American named George F. Jones and was patronized by African Americans. It was later taken over by the Luccahese family, still catering for African American patrons. The Harlem Theater operated for almost forty years. The theater burned down in December 1973.

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