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Title:
Photograph of Wonderland Theater in Durham
Date:
1926
Description:
Photograph of the Wonderland Theater, located on the corner of Pettigrew and Ramsey streets. This theater, owned by "movie king" Frederick K. Watkins offered entertainment for Durham's black residents. A poster advertises The Barrier, starring Lionel Barrymore.
Source:
Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.

Library of Congress Subject Headings:
Segregation -- North Carolina -- History -- 20th century
Durham (N.C.) -- History
Wonderland Theater (Durham, N.C.)
African American consumers -- North Carolina -- History -- 20th century
Barrymore, Lionel, 1878-1954
African Americans -- North Carolina -- Social life and customs -- 20th century
African Americans -- North Carolina -- Durham -- 20th century
Watkins, F. K.
Historic buildings -- North Carolina -- Durham
African American business enterprises
African Americans -- North Carolina -- Durham -- 20th century
Leisure -- North Carolina -- History -- 20th century
Architecture -- North Carolina

Geographic Term:
Pettigrew Street (Durham, N.C.)
Ramsey Street (Durham, N.C.)
Wonderland Theater (Durham, N.C.)
Durham (N.C.)

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