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
DescriptionA crowd stands at the entrance of the Lobo Theater at 3013 Central Avenue in Albuquerque, New Mexico,on the theater's opening night. 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.On View
Not on viewTerms
Locale
May 17, 2025
ca. 1925
1950
ca. 1940
ca. 1950
June 15, 1977
ca. 1940
June 15, 1977