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Orpheum Theatre -
Seattle, Washington
3rd at Madison
 
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The first Orpheum Theatre opened in May 1911. It was located at 3rd & Madison streets in downtown Seattle.
 
The Junchen opus lists refer to a Kimball organ for the Orpheum, but no specifics about the instrument or install date can be found. |
 
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The ornate auditorum
 
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Grand Foyer, c.1912
 
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Postcard view of the Orpheum Theatre's 3rd Avenue entrance, c.1912
 
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Another postcard view
 
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In 1927, a new Orpheum Theatre was built at Westlake & Stewart Streets.
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