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Acknowledgements
Background
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Why North Carolina?
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What is a Venue?
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Wilmington 1906/07
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Wilmington Timeline
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Joyland Ledger
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Illustrated Song
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Architecture
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Lesson Plans
Frank W. Peiffer
Date of Birth
Date of Death
Race
Description
Associated Venues
Name
Role
Victoria
129-131 Market, Wilmington, NC
manager (10/1914* - 11/1915*)
Joyland Theatre
129 Market Street, Wilmington, NC
proprietor (9/1909*)
Airdome
119 N. Front, Wilmington, NC
proprietor (5/27/1911*)
Crystal Palace
21 N. Second Street, Wilmington, NC
manager
Newspaper Clippings
The New Picture Theatre - Oh, "Joyland" Will be Opened This Week
Wilmington Dispatch - 9/20/1909
Tags:
illustrated song; ladies and children; music; opening notice; proposed theater; renovation
The Airdome - Will Probably Open This Evening - Splendid Orchestra
Wilmington Star - 5/27/1911
Tags:
band or orchestra; hours of operation; illustrated song; manager; music; open-air screening; opening notice; projection problems
Manages Victoria - Mr. F. W. Peiffer Takes Charge of Popular Playhouse Monday
Wilmington Dispatch - 10/30/1914
Tags:
admission price; change in owner; ladies and children; manager; vaudeville; WWI
