Bucklen Opera House, Elkhart, Indiana
| Description: |
The Bucklen Opera House opened in 1884 in Elkhart with a seating capacity of 1,200 and hosting vaudeville, dramatic, and musical groups. In 1896 Elkharts first motion picture was shown here for 5 cents in the balcony and 10 cents on the main floor. Message on postcard reads: How are you. Rallie. Postcard addressed to Mrs. J Cargett, 918 Prospect St., Indianapolis, Ind. |
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| Origin: | 1908-06-07 |
| Publisher: |
J. Inbody |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/P0391/id/992 |
| Collection: |
Postcards of Indiana the Jay Small Collection |
| Copyright: |
This image may be printed or downloaded by individuals, schools or libraries for personal use, study, research or classroom teaching without permission. For other uses contact: visualcollections@indianahistory.org. |
| Geography: |
Indiana Elkhart Elkhart |
| Subjects: |
Elkhart County (Ind.) Theaters Transportation Stores & shops Carriages & coaches |
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