There is a plaque noting a building that was built in 1855. That’s a long time ago.
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Two old buildings
Orpheum Theater restoration progress
The renovation of the Orpheum Theater is progressing. While photographing this beautiful theater yesterday, I met Gus Paras, the owner who is sinking millions of his own money to restore the Orpheum to its original 1927 luster. We only chatted briefly but he was nice. I personally thanked him for doing the renovation, although I am sure a large number of Madisonians will also be thankful.
The theater itself is beautiful, and the inside is even more amazing, being an Art Deco style theater. I have seen a number of classic film works here such as the original Star Wars film, Star Trek 11, etc. The Orpheum is a true Madison icon.
Sanders event at the Orpheum Theater
Madison’s Orpheum theater is holding an important political event today.
Apparently this meeting is free and open to the public. The news said Sanders would even be there.
Some Old Buildings
Old Madison Photos
I am fascinated with photographic history, especially from the era of the 30’s to 50’s. Theaters, old buildings, architecture, cars, and life in general from this era is very fascinating to me – especially in b/w. Just about any old building in any city in America would be interesting, but here I focus on Madison, WI. Links to a few interesting images are given below.
Classic shot of the two theatres on State: https://www.facebook.com/LostMadisonWisconsin#!/photo.php?fbid=357207731020639&set=a.339946906080055.77992.339942466080499&type=1&theater
Majestic Theatre: https://www.facebook.com/LostMadisonWisconsin#!/photo.php?fbid=354604221280990&set=a.339946906080055.77992.339942466080499&type=1&theater
Badger liquor 1941: https://www.facebook.com/LostMadisonWisconsin#!/photo.php?fbid=352076778200401&set=a.339946906080055.77992.339942466080499&type=1&theater
State St. old cars around 1938: https://www.facebook.com/LostMadisonWisconsin#!/photo.php?fbid=346061765468569&set=a.339946906080055.77992.339942466080499&type=1&theater
This is nice with cable cars, etc. you can recognize many of the old buildings here. https://www.facebook.com/LostMadisonWisconsin#!/photo.php?fbid=382831325124946&set=a.382831311791614.90436.339942466080499&type=1&theater
If you “click around” on the above links, you can find much more. Many more images are also found at the State Historical Society.
