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The Neo Classical Facade of the Circle Theater with the Giant Clock on Top, 1917
The Neo Classical Facade of the Circle Theater with the Giant Clock on Top, 1917
TitleThe Neo Classical Facade of the Circle Theater with the Giant Clock on Top, 1917
Owning InstitutionIndiana Historical Society
Item IDP0130_BOX65_FOLDER3_60449-F
DescriptionA giant clock on top of the Circle Theater shows the time, and posters outside the theatre advertise the latest films. Clifton Wheeler of Hadley, indiana, used tinted cement to paint the mural above the marquee in 1916. It depicts a pastoral scene. The entertainment included "Broadway Jones, " a film written by and starring George M. Cohan.
SubjectMonument Circle (Indianapolis, Ind.)
Circle Theater (Indianapolis, Ind.)
Theatrical posters
Motion picture theaters
Silent films
Relief (Sculpture)
Bas-relief
Neoclassicism (Architecture)
CreatorW.H. Bass Photo Company
Date1917
Time Period1910s (1910-1919)
Geographic LocationIndiana--Indianapolis
Format of OriginalPhotographic print, b&w
Size of Original8 x 10
Digital FormatJPG2000
Collection NameW. H. Bass Photo Collection
Collection NumberP0130
NotesAppears in Destination Indiana 13 Appears in Big Screen Journey The Circle Theater
Copyright NoticeDigital Image © 2008 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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