Lobo Theater

DateAugust 19, 1939

Mediumgelatin silver print

Dimensions7 3/8 × 9 9/16 in. (18.8 × 24.3 cm)

ClassificationsPhotography

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of John Airy

Object numberPA1982.180.744

DescriptionThis image depicts a night time shot of the opening night crowd at the Lobo Theater on 3013 Central Avenue in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Nassif's store can be seen to the right of the theater. The theater has a large marquee above the ticketing booth near the front door. The marquee reads "Gala Opening Friday Aug. 19, 7PM". At the top of the marquee is a larger sign reading "LOBO". A large crowd can be seen directly in front of the theater. The crowd consists of men, women, and children. Only the top of the glass ticket booth can be seen through the crowd.

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