Savannah Theatre is a photograph by Joan McCool which was uploaded on June 6th, 2014.
Savannah Theatre
The Savannah Theatre opened its doors at 5:30pm on December 4, 1818 with a performance of The Soldier's Daughter.[1] The original structure was... more
by Joan McCool
Title
Savannah Theatre
Artist
Joan McCool
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Photograph - Photography
Description
The Savannah Theatre opened its doors at 5:30pm on December 4, 1818 with a performance of "The Soldier's Daughter".[1] The original structure was designed by British architect William Jay,[2] whose other notable works include the Telfair Mansion and the Owens-Thomas House, both located in Savannah.
The original structure suffered severe damage due to a hurricane that hit Savannah on August 31, 1898, tearing sections of the roof off the building and flooding the auditorium.[3] Additionally, the Theatre has undergone two notable structural overhauls as the result of fires in 1906[4] and 1948.[5] Following the 1948 fire, the building was transformed to its current Art Deco style.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Savannah_Theatre
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June 6th, 2014
