American Theaters: Performance Halls of the Nineteenth Century (Preservation Press S.)

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Summary: Comprehensive intro to 19th century American theaters
Review: Well-written. Over 300 photos of historic American theaters located in all but six US states (with 18 pages in color). Buildings featured include town hall theaters, Western boom-town opera houses, library theaters, Chautauqua halls, and Grand Opera Houses. Readers will be surprised by the variety and beauty of many theaters in remote areas.