Sepia-tone photo of Fabian Theatre with automobile & girl, Washington St. at Newark St., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1930.
Entry/Object ID
2002.176.0001
Description
Sepia-tone photo of the exterior of the Fabian Theatre, Washington St., with child actor Davey Lee standing on the running board of a Pontiac, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1930.
Original print 8" x 10" wide mounted on heavy photographers mount, trimmed to print border. Reverse is blank. Photographer is unknown. None of the people are identified.
The Fabian was on the southwest corner of Newark and Washington Sts. The view is looking northeast. The marquee features a William Powell film "For the Defense" which was released in 1930. Also on the marquee are Davey Lee and Sonny Boy in a stage show. The car in front of the theatre has window signage and a banner for Davey Lee's Pontiac.
At left in the background at the northeast corner of Newark and Washington Streets is the cigar store, A. Schulte.
Acquisition
Accession
2002.176
Source or Donor
Giancaspro, Family of
Acquisition Method
Produced by Staff
Credit Line
Gift in memory of Joseph Giancaspro, Sr., by his family.
Made/Created
Artist
n/a
Date made
1930 - 1930
Place
Location
Hoboken
Notes
Date: 1930-1930
Dimensions
Height
8 in
Width
10 in
Condition
Overall Condition
Fair
General Notes
Note
Display Value: Fair
Original or Copy: Original
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2002-12-19
