American theaters : performance halls of the nineteenth century / David Naylor and Joan Dillon ; foreword by Julie Harris.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Naylor, David, 1955-

Contributor:

Dillon, Joan, 1925-

Edith E. Clark Endowment Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Theaters--United States--History--19th century.

Theaters.

Theater architecture--United States.

Theater architecture.

Architecture--United States--History--19th century.

Architecture.

History.

United States.

Physical Description:

254 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Wiley & Sons, 1997.

Summary:

American Theaters celebrates the history of these wonderful buildings from the nineteenth century to the present, with beautifully illustrated profiles of 40 of the finest theaters still in operation around the country. Leading us backstage and onstage, from lobby to loge, this book embraces the full spectrum of theater types and styles. David Naylor's breathtaking photographs, all originals and published here for the first time, include stunning examples of early Eastern town hall opera houses, Midwest venues, and boomtown opera houses. They capture in splendid detail the unique design and character of revival halls and Chautauquas, simple community halls and library theaters, and ambitious Victorian playhouses, grand opera houses, and concert halls.

Notes:

"Preservation Press."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Edith E. Clark Endowment Fund.

ISBN:

0471143936

9780471143932

0764324918

9780764324918

OCLC:

35599771

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