Object number:
H98.1.666
Object name:
photograph
Maker:
Roy H. Williams
Date made:
October 12, 1982
Material / Technique:
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions:
H: 14 in, W: 9 in
Credit line:
The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers.
Copyright status:
In Copyright
Copyright holder:
Oakland Museum of California
Content description:
Photo shows the exterior of the Paramount Theatre. The photo is taken at night. A few people are standing in front of the box office. A car is parked at the curb in front. On the marquee, "Oakland Symphony Season Opens Oct 12- Subscribe now" and on the other side "Oakland Symphony Opens Akiyama Conducts Oct 12-14." A sign above the doors into the theatre says "The Paramount Greets You." Tribune caption on the back, Oct. 13, 1982, "Oakland's symphony opens its 49th season on sad note.
Concepts:
exterior; night; box office; marquee; sign; automobile
Organizations:
Paramount Theatre
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