Donna at Rock Springs, Wyoming on November 23, 1919 at the Grand Theater.
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Rock Springs Miner 21 November 1919 Thanks to the Wyoming Newspaper Project |
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It appears that Donna is on the left. Rock Springs Miner – 14 November 1919 Thanks to the Wyoming Newspaper Project |
The Grand Theater
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The Grand Theater Today Larger View |
When I first saw the Google Maps photo of the Grand Theater today I was astounded. I couldn’t imagine what the company thought when they came to the Grand Theater. It appeared small, very small. By a quick Google Map view of the theater it appeared to be about 60 feet by 80 feet. It was difficult to imagine that such a small theater could host a cast of over 60 people and still have room for customers.
Then I contacted the good folks at the Rock Springs Historical Society on Facebook and asked them about the Grand Theater. They were kind enough to send a photo they had. Their photo clearly showed additional space in the rear, which probably housed the stage, changing rooms, etc.
What a relief. Back in the day, it held over 300 people. The photo also show a roof element that indicates the building was built in 1914 as a Labor Temple.
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The Grand Theater, Rock Springs, WY Courtesy of Rock Springs Historical Museum |
Today it hosts an “Adult store” and some vacant frontages.
Rock Springs Historical Museum via Facebook