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Poster Print : The Fox Theatre, Detroit, Michigan - The Auditorium
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The Fox Theatre, Detroit, Michigan - The Auditorium
The Fox Theatre, Detroit, Michigan - The Auditorium. Opened in 1928 as a flagship movie palace in the Fox Theatres Chain. The first theatre to be designed to incorporate a speaker system for sound films. It is the largest surviving movie house of the 1920s - fully restored in 1988. Architect - C. Howard Crane Date: circa 1930s
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Media ID 11575587
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
6000 Amusement Architect Auditorium Avenue Chain Cinema Crane Detroit Howard Magnificent Michigan Movie Movies Seating Seats Sound Speaker System Talkies Theatres Woodward 1928
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating Fox Theatre, Detroit, Michigan - The Auditorium poster print from our Media Storehouse collection. This exquisite piece of art transporting you back in time to the grandeur of the 1920s. Opened in 1928, the Fox Theatre in Detroit was a groundbreaking addition to the Fox Theatres Chain as the first theatre to incorporate a speaker system for sound. Immerse yourself in the history of this iconic auditorium with this stunning, rights-managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Perfect for adding a touch of vintage charm to your home or office decor.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.5cm x 59.4cm (15.6" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This stunning photograph captures the grandeur of The Fox Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, a historic landmark and the largest surviving movie house of the 1920s. Opened in 1928 as a flagship theatre in the Fox Theatres Chain, it was the first theatre in the United States to be designed with a speaker system for sound films, ushering in the era of "talkies" and revolutionizing the cinema experience. Designed by renowned architect C. Howard Crane, the theatre is a magnificent temple of amusement, with its ornate interior and seating capacity for over 6,000 people. The Fox Theatre was a true marvel of its time, drawing crowds to Woodward Avenue and Columbus Street with its promise of an unforgettable movie-going experience. This photograph, taken in the 1930s, captures the theatre in its prime, with its intricate woodwork, sweeping balconies, and glittering chandeliers. A testament to the rich history of cinema and architectural innovation, The Fox Theatre remains a cherished cultural institution in Detroit and a must-visit destination for film enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
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