This truly is “Green Bay’s First Theater” as it was the first structure built exclusively as a theater. Construction began in late-summer, 1899 and the theater opened with “Because She Loved Him So” in late-February, 1900. In 1912, the Marx Brothers appeared on stage at the Orpheum in “Mr. Green’s Reception.”
Interior photos of the theater are most-desirable.
What type of movies would one want to see at a downtown movie house in Green Bay?
Can anyone provide information about Sheboygan’s Unique Theater which stood at 608-612 N8th Street in 1905-1912 and, perhaps, before or after? It was the site of Groucho Marx’s third set of public performances as a member of the Eugene Leroy Trio in late-July and early-August of 1905.
This truly is “Green Bay’s First Theater” as it was the first structure built exclusively as a theater. Construction began in late-summer, 1899 and the theater opened with “Because She Loved Him So” in late-February, 1900. In 1912, the Marx Brothers appeared on stage at the Orpheum in “Mr. Green’s Reception.” Interior photos of the theater are most-desirable. What type of movies would one want to see at a downtown movie house in Green Bay?
Can anyone provide information about Sheboygan’s Unique Theater which stood at 608-612 N8th Street in 1905-1912 and, perhaps, before or after? It was the site of Groucho Marx’s third set of public performances as a member of the Eugene Leroy Trio in late-July and early-August of 1905.