A photograph
of Lila Lea
Stebbins - Shinn, an Usherette at the Jayhawk
Theatre circa 1949.
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Details of
the proscenium and arch as sketched by the Boller
Brothers. |
Cutaway of
the theatre floor plan, as sketched by the Boller
Brothers. |
The basement
and main floor plans, as sketched by the Boller
Brothers. |
The detail
panel on all of the architectural drawings which
were created by the Boller Brothers and the followed
during construction by Thomas W. Williamson, who
also designed Topeka High School. |
Jackson Street
marquee at the entrance to The Jayhawk Walk
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A copy of
a newspaper story that ran when The Jayhawk Theatre
began to play 3-D films.. |
Late comedian George Burns, as he looked when he
brought his show to The Jayhawk Theatre. |
The Jayhawk
Marquee as viewed in April, 1938. This photo was
taken on Seventh Street, heading east. The main
ticket booth was inside these doors. |
This view
was taken while standing on the stage, looking out
to the house. (circa 1926) |
The foyer
on the balcony. The restrooms are on this level
and this area served as a place for smokers. The
railings are in perfect shape, even today, since
they are made of cast iron.
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This "Spirit
of Kansas" painting is on the ceiling of
The Jayhawk Theatre, and remains in good condition.
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A photo
of the theatre as it appeared in The Topeka Capital-Journal
soon after the theatre was saved from the wrecking
ball in 1993.
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An organ advertisement.
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A detailed
original design plan with the proscenium arch, as
sketched by the Boller Brothers. |
