"Nicollette at Boswell, Pa." Sign: "Come In. Only 5¢."
See also a detail showing a close-up of the entrance and the guys sitting on the steps.
I haven't been able to uncover any information regarding this "Nicollette" (or "nicollettes," perhaps, if there were others besides this one), but my best guess is that this was an early nickelodeon move theater.
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See also the full version of this real photo postcard.
I haven't been able to uncover any information regarding this "Nicollette" (or "nicollettes," perhaps, if there were others besides this one), but my best guess is that this was an early nickelodeon move theater.
Sign: "Come In. Only 5¢".
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The name of Ben Zerr's movie theater--Schuylkill Ave. Picture House--is barely visible in the background. Signs announcing two 1913 silent films, "Who Will Marry Mary?" and "A Change of Administration," along with a banner--"The World's Greatest Moving Pictures"--also appear in the background.
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"War Pictures. Edison's Moving Picture Machine. A few of the war pictures: Dewey Directing Battle at Manilla. Cervera's Fleet Attempting to Escape at Santiago. Hobson Sinking the Merrimac. All the heroes. All the principal engagements on sea and land. You have read the war correspondent describe the battles. Come see the greatest of all, Old Sol, painting with the pencil of light the real thing. You will be sorry if you miss it. Marietta Hall, Feb. 10th & 11th '99. Admission, 10 cts. Reserved seats, 15 cts."
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"This certifies that Jay McElroy is a member of the Egyptian Theatre Honor Roll and is entitled to all rights and privileges. (Signed) Joseph Conway. Wed. matinee."
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