Object number:
2000.1.1422
Object name:
photograph
Date made:
January 21, 1973
Material / Technique:
silver gelatin
Dimensions:
H: 10 in, W: 8 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:
The interior of the Paramount Theater, looking from the back seats toward the proscenium arch and the stage. The underside of the balcony is visible. There are two Tribune captions on the back of the photo; the earliest, dated January 21, 1973, reads "RESTORATION AHEAD FOR 3,450-SEAT PARAMOUNT THEATER- Oakland Symphony in bold gamble for an all-Bay Area performing arts center." The other one is dated November 11, 1976; it reads: "PARAMOUNT THEATRE OF THE ARTS STARTS SECOND YEAR UNDER CITY- The theatre, shown here before its restoration, is still being improved.
Places:
San Pablo Gateway neighborhood
Organizations:
Paramount
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