https://www.encyclopediadubuque.org/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=BARTELL%27S_DRAMATIC_AND_VAUDEVILLE_THEATREBARTELL'S DRAMATIC AND VAUDEVILLE THEATRE - Revision history2026-05-14T20:15:23ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.45.1https://www.encyclopediadubuque.org/index.php?title=BARTELL%27S_DRAMATIC_AND_VAUDEVILLE_THEATRE&diff=143682&oldid=prevRandylyon at 19:58, 9 February 20182018-02-09T19:58:43Z<p></p>
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<tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>On January 11, 1898 the theater was scheduled to host the Carnival of Art and Commerce directed by St. Luke's Methodist Church (later [[ST. LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]]. Entertainment consisted of comedy sketches, musical numbers, and acrobatics. The main attraction was a parade. Nearly one hundred leading businessmen were each represented by a young lady chosen by him and dressed in a costume appropriate to his business. Unique costumes included that worn by the representative of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] refrigerator service. The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad's representative wore a Spanish costume to highlight the Mexico excursion. [[STAR ELECTRIC COMPANY]] was represented by a young lady illuminated with many lights. (3)</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>On January 11, 1898 the theater was scheduled to host the Carnival of Art and Commerce directed by St. Luke's Methodist Church (later [[ST. LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]]. Entertainment consisted of comedy sketches, musical numbers, and acrobatics. The main attraction was a parade. Nearly one hundred leading businessmen were each represented by a young lady chosen by him and dressed in a costume appropriate to his business. Unique costumes included that worn by the representative of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] refrigerator service. The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad's representative wore a Spanish costume to highlight the Mexico excursion. [[STAR ELECTRIC COMPANY]] was represented by a young lady illuminated with many lights. (3)</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>On January 11, 1898 the theater was scheduled to host the Carnival of Art and Commerce directed by St. Luke's Methodist Church (later [[ST. LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]]. Entertainment consisted of comedy sketches, musical numbers, and acrobatics. The main attraction was a parade. Nearly one hundred leading businessmen were represented by a young lady chosen by him and dressed in a costume appropriate to his business. Unique costumes included the representative of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] refrigerator service. The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad's representative wore a Spanish costume to highlight the Mexico excursion. [[STAR ELECTRIC COMPANY]] was represented by a young lady illuminated with many lights. (3)</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>On January 11, 1898 the theater was scheduled to host the Carnival of Art and Commerce directed by St. Luke's Methodist Church (later [[ST. LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]]. Entertainment consisted of comedy sketches, musical numbers, and acrobatics. The main attraction was a parade. Nearly one hundred leading businessmen were <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">each </ins>represented by a young lady chosen by him and dressed in a costume appropriate to his business. Unique costumes included <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">that worn by </ins>the representative of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] refrigerator service. The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad's representative wore a Spanish costume to highlight the Mexico excursion. [[STAR ELECTRIC COMPANY]] was represented by a young lady illuminated with many lights. (3)</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>On January 11, 1898 the theater was scheduled to host the Carnival of Art and Commerce directed by St. Luke's Methodist Church (later [[ST. LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]]. Entertainment consisted of comedy sketches, musical numbers, and acrobatics. The main attraction was a parade. Nearly one hundred leading businessmen were represented by a young lady chosen by him and dressed in a costume appropriate to his business. Unique costumes included the representative of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] refrigerator service. The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad's representative wore a Spanish costume to highlight the Mexico excursion. [[STAR ELECTRIC COMPANY]] was represented by a young lady illuminated with many lights. (3)</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>On January 11, 1898 the theater was scheduled to host the Carnival of Art and Commerce directed by St. Luke's Methodist Church (later [[ST. LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]]. Entertainment consisted of comedy sketches, musical numbers, and acrobatics. The main attraction was a parade. Nearly one hundred leading businessmen were represented by a young lady chosen by him and dressed in a costume appropriate to his business. Unique costumes included the representative of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] refrigerator service. The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad's representative wore a Spanish costume to highlight the Mexico excursion. [[STAR ELECTRIC COMPANY]] was represented by a young lady illuminated with many lights. (3)</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>On January 11, 1898 the theater was scheduled to host the Carnival of Art and Commerce directed by St. Luke's Methodist Church (later [[ST. LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]]. Entertainment consisted of comedy sketches, musical numbers, and acrobatics. The main attraction was a parade. Nearly one hundred leading businessmen were represented by a young lady chosen by him and dressed in a costume appropriate to his business. Unique costumes included the representative of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] refrigerator service. The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad's representative wore a Spanish costume to highlight the Mexico excursion. [[STAR ELECTRIC COMPANY]] was represented by a young lady illuminated with many lights. (3)</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>On January 11, 1898 the theater was scheduled to host the Carnival of Art and Commerce directed by St. Luke's Methodist Church (later [[ST. LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]]. Entertainment consisted of comedy sketches, musical numbers, and acrobatics. The main attraction was a parade. Nearly one hundred leading businessmen were represented by a young lady chosen by him and dressed in a costume appropriate to his business. Unique costumes included the representative of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] refrigerator service. The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad's representative wore a Spanish costume to highlight the Mexico excursion. [[STAR ELECTRIC COMPANY]] was represented by a young lady illuminated with many lights. (3)</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>On January 11, 1898 the theater was scheduled to host the Carnival of Art and Commerce directed by St. Luke's Methodist Church (later [[ST. LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]]. Entertainment consisted of comedy sketches, musical numbers, and acrobatics. The main attraction was a parade. Nearly one hundred leading businessmen were represented by a young lady chosen by him and dressed in a costume appropriate to his business. Unique costumes included the representative of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] refrigerator service. The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad's representative wore a Spanish costume to highlight the Mexico excursion. [[STAR ELECTRIC COMPANY]] was represented by a young lady illuminated with many lights. (3)</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>On January 11, 1898 the theater was scheduled to host the Carnival of Art and Commerce directed by St. Luke's Methodist Church (later [[ST. LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]]. Entertainment consisted of comedy sketches, musical numbers, and acrobatics. The main attraction was a parade. Nearly one hundred leading businessmen were represented by a young lady chosen by him and dressed in a costume appropriate to his business. Unique costumes included the representative of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] refrigerator service. The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad's representative wore a Spanish costume to highlight the Mexico excursion. [[STAR ELECTRIC COMPANY]] was represented by a young lady illuminated with many lights. (3)</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>On January 11, 1898 the theater was scheduled to host<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">"" </del>the Carnival of Art and Commerce directed by St. Luke's Methodist Church (later [[ST. LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]]. Entertainment consisted of comedy sketches, musical numbers, and acrobatics. The main attraction was a parade. Nearly one hundred leading businessmen were represented by a young lady chosen by him and dressed in a costume appropriate to his business. Unique costumes included the representative of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] refrigerator service. The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad's representative wore a Spanish costume to highlight the Mexico excursion. [[STAR ELECTRIC COMPANY]] was represented by a young lady illuminated with many lights. (3)</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>On January 11, 1898 the theater was scheduled to host the Carnival of Art and Commerce directed by St. Luke's Methodist Church (later [[ST. LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]]. Entertainment consisted of comedy sketches, musical numbers, and acrobatics. The main attraction was a parade. Nearly one hundred leading businessmen were represented by a young lady chosen by him and dressed in a costume appropriate to his business. Unique costumes included the representative of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] refrigerator service. The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad's representative wore a Spanish costume to highlight the Mexico excursion. [[STAR ELECTRIC COMPANY]] was represented by a young lady illuminated with many lights. (3)</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>[[Image:bartells.jpg|left|thumb|450px|Photo courtesy: John Knepper]]BARTELL'S DRAMATIC AND VAUDEVILLE THEATRE. Bartell's Theatre at Fourth and Main was located on the site of the [[<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">PEOSTA HOUSE</del>]] and then a chain of theaters including the [[ATHENAEUM]] and <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">then </del>the Main Street Opera House. Bartell's opened for business on September 1, 1896 after remodeling to "feature vaudeville." (1) Three matinees were offered each week. Since Mr. Bartells operated two theaters in Chicago, it was expected the Dubuque operation would have many first-class attractions. (2)</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>[[Image:bartells.jpg|left|thumb|450px|Photo courtesy: John Knepper]]BARTELL'S DRAMATIC AND VAUDEVILLE THEATRE. Bartell's Theatre at Fourth and Main was located on the site of the [[<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">CITY HOTEL</ins>]] and then a chain of theaters including the [[ATHENAEUM]] and the Main Street Opera House. Bartell's opened for business on September 1, 1896 after remodeling to "feature vaudeville." (1) Three matinees were offered each week. Since Mr. Bartells operated two theaters in Chicago, it was expected the Dubuque operation would have many first-class attractions. (2)</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>On January 11, 1898 the theater was scheduled to host"" the Carnival of Art and Commerce directed by St. Luke's Methodist Church (later [[ST. LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]]. Entertainment consisted of comedy sketches, musical numbers, and acrobatics. The main attraction was a parade. Nearly one hundred leading businessmen were represented by a young lady chosen by him and dressed in a costume appropriate to his business. Unique costumes included the representative of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] refrigerator service. The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad's representative wore a Spanish costume to highlight the Mexico excursion. [[STAR ELECTRIC COMPANY]] was represented by a young lady illuminated with many lights. (3)</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>On January 11, 1898 the theater was scheduled to host"" the Carnival of Art and Commerce directed by St. Luke's Methodist Church (later [[ST. LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]]. Entertainment consisted of comedy sketches, musical numbers, and acrobatics. The main attraction was a parade. Nearly one hundred leading businessmen were represented by a young lady chosen by him and dressed in a costume appropriate to his business. Unique costumes included the representative of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] refrigerator service. The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad's representative wore a Spanish costume to highlight the Mexico excursion. [[STAR ELECTRIC COMPANY]] was represented by a young lady illuminated with many lights. (3)</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">See: </del>[[<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">CITY HOTEL</del>]]</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Bartell's Theatre was later renovated into the </ins>[[<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">COATES OPERA HOUSE</ins>]]<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">.</ins></div></td></tr>
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