Capitol Theatre
Tops of twisted columns.

These are the decorative “capitals” at the top of the twisted columns flanking the exit doors on either …

Close up of the exit doors.

There was a lot of beautiful detail in the design of the theatre. …

Central exits.

On the landing between the lower and upper levels are Exit doors on the east and west sides. They …

Basket of Flowers

There were half-pillars along the walls with lights on them. The tops of the pillars had …

Golden house lights.

It was fun to count the golden shell lights while waiting for the show to begin. …

Wall decorations on both sides of the theatre.

The walls of the theatre were divided into sections, and each section had a golden lyre with …

The right exit shows the faux balcony above.

Outside the east and west sides of the theatre were long wooden ramps. They were meant as fire exits …

The pediment over the top of the stage.

“TC” The Capitol. The name of the theatre is displayed on a faux raised cushion inside the pediment. …

A longer view of the left side of the theatre.

For this long shot, the camera is up in the Box Seat area, upstairs. Notice the brass railing in front of the …

The left exit doors.

This is the front west (left) side. With the Exit door. The first stage curtains were blue in colour, in later …