Are you a History Buff? Enjoy solving a Mystery?
We are trying to find out what city The Lyceum Theatre was (or still is) in.
It is probably in PA, NY, MD, DC or NJ. The posters feature Mildred Holland in the play 'The Lily Prince'.
Gregg's family has a collection of photos, mostly buildings and statues, that are not documented. We don't even know who the person is that took the photos.
This Photo is circa 1900 and from the family collection.
So if you have heard of this theatre we'd LOVE to know what YOU know! Leave us a comment or drop me an email to pat@patsloan.com
And actress Mildred Holland? you can learn a bit about her HERE!
See a larger image at Flickr
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the Studio Table Random Number winner is.....photo number 1!!!!!
Betty's table... she may ALSO have been 'sucking up' as I see some of my fabric and designs on her bag.. that's ok! Betty was THRILLED to win TWO tickets to Maui... ROFLOL!!! Guess I better 'draw those up' and stick them in her little prize packie..... hope she likes the ones I drew, wonder if they will work?... ha!
See all the Studio Tables = Pics are HERE
Thanks, Pat for the sewing table contest! It was fun to see how we all work!
Posted by: Kathy from Savannah, Ga. | July 12, 2009 at 07:56 PM
congrats Betty! It was fun to see how many of us make a mess into a masterpiece! And to check out sewing space in use and not all prettied up! Thanks Pat! Thanks everyone for sharing.
Posted by: Sarah Vee | July 10, 2009 at 01:18 PM
LOL Pat That's my machine cover and I get lots of compliments, you can also see how worn my mat is
Posted by: Betty KY | July 10, 2009 at 01:10 PM
Gregg appreciates it!! He has done hours of very detailed research.. and we've gotten some great leads today!
if anyone knows of a theater history 'group' let us know...
If you research Lily & the Prince I think you'll find 2 versions of it produced (if I remember that part right).
Posted by: Pat Sloan | July 10, 2009 at 12:25 PM
I love a good mystery too. We have lots of stuff like that from my Grandfather, at least what Grandma or my Mother didn't throw out. It seems there was a Lyceum in Pittsburg, but I lost the trail. Here's two links for you
http://calendar.triblive.com/pittsburgh-pa/venues/show/185355-oreilly-theater
http://www.nyu.edu/gsas/dept/fineart/ifa/NALSS/VList_3.html#backtoa
On the second scroll down to Lyceum. Maybe there's a way to find out what that photo is. Please keep us informed of what you find.
Posted by: Linda in PA | July 10, 2009 at 11:14 AM
I'm going to guess Albany NY. There is mention of her and the theater here:
http://tinyurl.com/kjacxk
Posted by: Carla | July 10, 2009 at 09:27 AM
http://www.shubertorganization.com/theatres/lyceum.asp
I am not sure if this is what you are looking for, but it sounds like it!
Posted by: Sue Cryderman | July 10, 2009 at 09:13 AM
I think the play was called The Lily & the Prince and was produced in the late 20s (maybe 1928-29)
Posted by: Pam | July 10, 2009 at 08:23 AM