Object number:
2000.1.1370
Object name:
photograph
Maker:
Roy H. Williams
Date made:
1989
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 Tribune photo, dated November 12,1989, has the following caption on the back: "The Paramount Theatre's closure has forced the Oakland Ballet to move its performances temporarily to Berkeley. After the earthquake, ticket sales to the Ballet's Christmas-season 'Nutcraker' all but stopped." The photo shows the theatre close up, and the view is from the ground looking up the long vertical sign which reads 'Paramount.' The marquee sign reads "PARAMOUNT THEATRE REOPENS NOV.17/CALL the BOX OFFICE 465-6400.
Concepts:
sign; earthquake; ballet; marquee
Places:
Northgate/Waverly neighborhood
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