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[[File:airdome2.png|250px|thumb|left|June 1911 advertisement in Telegraph Herald]]AIRDOME. Operated by Jake Rosenthal, who also managed the [[MAJESTIC THEATRE]], the outdoor Airdome hosted stock companies who performed comedies, social plays, and westerns | [[File:airdome2.png|250px|thumb|left|June 1911 advertisement in Telegraph Herald]]AIRDOME. Operated by Jake Rosenthal, who also managed the [[MAJESTIC THEATRE]], the outdoor Airdome hosted stock companies who performed comedies, social plays, and westerns. Railroad cars of scenery were brought to town months ahead of the production. When the Airdome season began, two matinees would be presented at the Majestic and then the company, scenery and properties would be relocated for the evening outdoor performance. (1) The entertainment began with a performance of the ladies orchestra. Ice cream was sold by vendors along with peanuts and popcorn. (2) | ||
In 1908 [[MOTION PICTURES]] and songs were presented between acts of the play. The decision on whether to invite the same cast back the next year was taken by a vote of those in attendance on the last night. (3) In 1911 an article in the ''Telegraph-Herald'' announced that groceries and provisions including potatoes, flour, candy, cigars, cheese, crackers, brooms and sweeping compound, lemons, and supplies of popular well-known brands would be given to selected patrons every Saturday night. (4) In 1912 "premiums" given to selected patrons included a number of sets of Saxon China and game sets. (5) | In 1908 [[MOTION PICTURES]] and songs were presented between acts of the play. The decision on whether to invite the same cast back the next year was taken by a vote of those in attendance on the last night. (3) In 1911 an article in the ''Telegraph-Herald'' announced that groceries and provisions including potatoes, flour, candy, cigars, cheese, crackers, brooms and sweeping compound, lemons, and supplies of popular well-known brands would be given to selected patrons every Saturday night. (4) In 1912 "premiums" given to selected patrons included a number of sets of Saxon China and game sets. (5) | ||
Revision as of 17:27, 31 March 2017
AIRDOME. Operated by Jake Rosenthal, who also managed the MAJESTIC THEATRE, the outdoor Airdome hosted stock companies who performed comedies, social plays, and westerns. Railroad cars of scenery were brought to town months ahead of the production. When the Airdome season began, two matinees would be presented at the Majestic and then the company, scenery and properties would be relocated for the evening outdoor performance. (1) The entertainment began with a performance of the ladies orchestra. Ice cream was sold by vendors along with peanuts and popcorn. (2)
In 1908 MOTION PICTURES and songs were presented between acts of the play. The decision on whether to invite the same cast back the next year was taken by a vote of those in attendance on the last night. (3) In 1911 an article in the Telegraph-Herald announced that groceries and provisions including potatoes, flour, candy, cigars, cheese, crackers, brooms and sweeping compound, lemons, and supplies of popular well-known brands would be given to selected patrons every Saturday night. (4) In 1912 "premiums" given to selected patrons included a number of sets of Saxon China and game sets. (5)
A new "playhouse" for the open air productions were constructed in 1912. The occasion of a storm on July 9, 1912 did not hinder a performance as "the Airdome is protected well from storms." (6)
The 1909 Dubuque City Directory located this business at 8th and Clay.
The 1913 Dubuque and Dubuque County Directory stated that this business was located at 800 Clay.
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Source:
1. "Assures Classy Shows at Park," Telegraph Herald, May 22, 1912, p. 3
2. "Airdome Throws Open Its Doors," Telegraph Herald, June 16, 1913, p. 3
3. "At the Airdome," Telegraph Herald, September 28, 1908, p. 14.
4. "At the Airdome," Telegraph Herald, July 2, 1911, p. 2
5. "New Show at Airdome," Telegraph Herald, June 28, 1912, p. 2
6. "At the Airdome," Telegraph Herald, July 10, 1912, p. 3