STATE THEATRE - Revision history

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	[[File:stateren.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Renovated theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald and Paul Hemmer]] When it opened, the theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (4) The first movie shown starred [[AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE]] and Loretta Young in "Love Under Fire." Admission was 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.		[[File:stateren.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Renovated theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald and Paul Hemmer]] When it opened, the theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (4) The first movie shown starred [[AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE]] and Loretta Young in "Love Under Fire." Admission was 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.

	[[Image:artgallery.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|One of the items salvaged by the theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]On March 30, 1965, the theater and several other neighboring buildings were destroyed in a $300,000 fire. Demolition of the building began in June. (5) Prior to the demolition, artist [[LICCIARDI, ~~Frank~~\|~~Frank~~ LICCIARDI]] removed three concrete angel heads and wooden boards to use in Frank Licciardi Art Gallery at 871 Iowa. (6)		[[Image:artgallery.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|One of the items salvaged by the theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]On March 30, 1965, the theater and several other neighboring buildings were destroyed in a $300,000 fire. Demolition of the building began in June. (5) Prior to the demolition, artist [[LICCIARDI, Francesco\|Francesco LICCIARDI]] removed three concrete angel heads and wooden boards to use in Frank Licciardi Art Gallery at 871 Iowa. (6)

	The 1939 through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 978 Main.		The 1939 through 1962 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 978 Main.

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	[[File:sstatet.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]] STATE THEATRE. The building that later became the State Theater was constructed in the mid-1890s and used by Roshek and Aiman as a clothing store. This was followed by the [[IOWA HOUSE FURNISHING COMPANY]], Hermann Furniture Store, and [[J. C. PENNEY COMPANY]]. (1)		[[File:sstatet.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]] STATE THEATRE. The building that later became the State Theater was constructed in the mid-1890s and used by Roshek and Aiman as a clothing store. This was followed by the [[IOWA HOUSE FURNISHING COMPANY]], Hermann Furniture Store, and [[J. C. PENNEY COMPANY]]. (1)

	Located at the southeast corner of 10th and Main [[STREETS]], the State Theater was renovated in 1938-1939 and claimed to be a "healthy cool" place to escape summer heat and free of echoes. (2) The lounge featured a mural depicting the woodworking industry of Dubuque. ~~(3)~~ The State was one of the Bradley Theaters along with the [[GRAND THEATRE]], [[STRAND THEATER]], and [[AVON THEATER]].		Located at the southeast corner of 10th and Main [[STREETS]], the State Theater was renovated in 1938-1939 and claimed to be a "healthy cool" place to escape summer heat and free of echoes. (2) The lounge featured a mural depicting the woodworking industry of Dubuque. The State was one of the Bradley Theaters along with the [[GRAND THEATRE]], [[STRAND THEATER]], and [[AVON THEATER]]. (3)

	[[File:stateren.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Renovated theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald and Paul Hemmer]] When it opened, the theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (4) The first movie shown starred [[AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE]] and Loretta Young in "Love Under Fire." Admission was 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.		[[File:stateren.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Renovated theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald and Paul Hemmer]] When it opened, the theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (4) The first movie shown starred [[AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE]] and Loretta Young in "Love Under Fire." Admission was 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.

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	[[File:sstatet.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]] STATE THEATRE. The building that later became the State Theater was constructed in the mid-1890s and used by Roshek and Aiman as a clothing store. This was followed by the [[IOWA HOUSE FURNISHING COMPANY]], Hermann Furniture Store, and [[J. C. PENNEY COMPANY]]. (1)		[[File:sstatet.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]] STATE THEATRE. The building that later became the State Theater was constructed in the mid-1890s and used by Roshek and Aiman as a clothing store. This was followed by the [[IOWA HOUSE FURNISHING COMPANY]], Hermann Furniture Store, and [[J. C. PENNEY COMPANY]]. (1)

	Located at the southeast corner of 10th and Main [[STREETS]], the State Theater was renovated in 1938-1939 and claimed to be a "healthy cool" place to escape summer heat and free of echoes. (2) The lounge featured a mural depicting the woodworking industry of Dubuque. (3) The State was one of the Bradley Theaters along with the [[GRAND THEATRE]], [[STRAND THEATER]], and [[AVON ~~THEATRE~~]].		Located at the southeast corner of 10th and Main [[STREETS]], the State Theater was renovated in 1938-1939 and claimed to be a "healthy cool" place to escape summer heat and free of echoes. (2) The lounge featured a mural depicting the woodworking industry of Dubuque. (3) The State was one of the Bradley Theaters along with the [[GRAND THEATRE]], [[STRAND THEATER]], and [[AVON THEATER]].

	[[File:stateren.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Renovated theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald and Paul Hemmer]] When it opened, the theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (4) The first movie shown starred [[AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE]] and Loretta Young in "Love Under Fire." Admission was 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.		[[File:stateren.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Renovated theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald and Paul Hemmer]] When it opened, the theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (4) The first movie shown starred [[AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE]] and Loretta Young in "Love Under Fire." Admission was 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.

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	[[File:sstatet.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]] STATE THEATRE. The building that later became the State Theater was constructed in the mid-1890s and used by Roshek and Aiman as a clothing store. This was followed by the [[IOWA HOUSE FURNISHING COMPANY]], Hermann Furniture Store, and [[J. C. PENNEY COMPANY]]. (1)		[[File:sstatet.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]] STATE THEATRE. The building that later became the State Theater was constructed in the mid-1890s and used by Roshek and Aiman as a clothing store. This was followed by the [[IOWA HOUSE FURNISHING COMPANY]], Hermann Furniture Store, and [[J. C. PENNEY COMPANY]]. (1)

	Located at the southeast corner of 10th and Main [[STREETS]], the State Theater was renovated in 1938-1939 and claimed to be a "healthy cool" place to escape summer heat and free of echoes. (2) The lounge featured a mural depicting the woodworking industry of Dubuque. (3)		Located at the southeast corner of 10th and Main [[STREETS]], the State Theater was renovated in 1938-1939 and claimed to be a "healthy cool" place to escape summer heat and free of echoes. (2) The lounge featured a mural depicting the woodworking industry of Dubuque. (3) The State was one of the Bradley Theaters along with the [[GRAND THEATRE]], [[STRAND THEATER]], and [[AVON THEATRE]].

	[[File:stateren.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Renovated theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald and Paul Hemmer]] When it opened, the theater advertised 16-cent matinees~~. (3) This was not as inexpensive as it sounded with a large loaf of bread costing 10 cents, a dozen eggs at 18 centers, and creamery butter costing 25 cents per pound~~. (4) The first movie shown starred [[AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE]] and Loretta Young in "Love Under Fire." Admission was 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children~~. (4)~~		[[File:stateren.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Renovated theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald and Paul Hemmer]] When it opened, the theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (4) The first movie shown starred [[AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE]] and Loretta Young in "Love Under Fire." Admission was 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.

	~~In 1961 [[YIANNIAS, Nickas J.\|Nickas J. YIANNIAS]] was assistant manager of [[ASSOCIATED THEATRES]] which included the [[ORPHEUM]], [[GRAND THEATRE]], State Theater and [[STRAND THEATER]]~~.

	[[Image:artgallery.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|One of the items salvaged by the theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]On March 30, 1965, the theater and several other neighboring buildings were destroyed in a $300,000 fire. Demolition of the building began in June. (5) Prior to the demolition, artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] removed three concrete angel heads and wooden boards to use in Frank Licciardi Art Gallery at 871 Iowa. (6)		[[Image:artgallery.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|One of the items salvaged by the theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]On March 30, 1965, the theater and several other neighboring buildings were destroyed in a $300,000 fire. Demolition of the building began in June. (5) Prior to the demolition, artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] removed three concrete angel heads and wooden boards to use in Frank Licciardi Art Gallery at 871 Iowa. (6)
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	2. "Yesterdays," ''Telegraph Herald'', February 18, 2003, p. 10B		2. "Yesterdays," ''Telegraph Herald'', February 18, 2003, p. 10B

	3. ~~Slichter~~		3. Chalmers, Diane, e-mail, March 26, 2019

	4. ~~Ibid.~~		4. Slichte

	5. "Burned Stores Coming Down," ''The Telegraph-Herald'', June 15, 1965, p. 9		5. "Burned Stores Coming Down," ''The Telegraph-Herald'', June 15, 1965, p. 9

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	[[File:stateren.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Renovated theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald and Paul Hemmer]] When it opened, the theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (3) This was not as inexpensive as it sounded with a large loaf of bread costing 10 cents, a dozen eggs at 18 centers, and creamery butter costing 25 cents per pound. (4) The first movie shown starred [[AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE]] and Loretta Young in "Love Under Fire." Admission was 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. (4)		[[File:stateren.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Renovated theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald and Paul Hemmer]] When it opened, the theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (3) This was not as inexpensive as it sounded with a large loaf of bread costing 10 cents, a dozen eggs at 18 centers, and creamery butter costing 25 cents per pound. (4) The first movie shown starred [[AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE]] and Loretta Young in "Love Under Fire." Admission was 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. (4)

	In 1961 [[YIANNIAS, ~~Nicholas~~ J.\|~~Nicholas~~ J. YIANNIAS]] was assistant manager of [[ASSOCIATED THEATRES]] which included the [[ORPHEUM]], [[GRAND THEATRE]], State Theater and [[STRAND THEATER]].		In 1961 [[YIANNIAS, Nickas J.\|Nickas J. YIANNIAS]] was assistant manager of [[ASSOCIATED THEATRES]] which included the [[ORPHEUM]], [[GRAND THEATRE]], State Theater and [[STRAND THEATER]].

	[[Image:artgallery.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|One of the items salvaged by the theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]On March 30, 1965, the theater and several other neighboring buildings were destroyed in a $300,000 fire. Demolition of the building began in June. (5) Prior to the demolition, artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] removed three concrete angel heads and wooden boards to use in Frank Licciardi Art Gallery at 871 Iowa. (6)		[[Image:artgallery.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|One of the items salvaged by the theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]On March 30, 1965, the theater and several other neighboring buildings were destroyed in a $300,000 fire. Demolition of the building began in June. (5) Prior to the demolition, artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] removed three concrete angel heads and wooden boards to use in Frank Licciardi Art Gallery at 871 Iowa. (6)

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	[[File:state.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]		[[File:state.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]
	[[File:sstatet.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]] STATE THEATRE. The building that later became the State Theater was constructed in the mid-1890s and ~~was~~ used by Roshek and Aiman as a clothing store. This was followed by the [[IOWA HOUSE FURNISHING COMPANY]], Hermann Furniture Store, and [[J. C. PENNEY COMPANY]]. (1) Located at the southeast corner of 10th and Main [[STREETS]], the State Theater was renovated in 1938-1939 and claimed to be a "healthy cool" place to escape summer heat and free of echoes. (2) The lounge featured a mural depicting the woodworking industry of Dubuque. (3)		[[File:sstatet.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]] STATE THEATRE. The building that later became the State Theater was constructed in the mid-1890s and used by Roshek and Aiman as a clothing store. This was followed by the [[IOWA HOUSE FURNISHING COMPANY]], Hermann Furniture Store, and [[J. C. PENNEY COMPANY]]. (1)

	~~When it opened,~~ the ~~theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (3) This was not as inexpensive as it sounded with a large loaf~~ of ~~bread costin 10 cents, a dozen eggs at 18 centers,~~ and ~~creamery butter costing 25 cents per pound. (4) The first movie shown starred~~ [[~~AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE~~]] and ~~Loretta Young in~~ "~~Love Under Fire.~~" ~~Admission was 16 cents for adults~~ and ~~10 cents for children~~. (4)		Located at the southeast corner of 10th and Main [[STREETS]], the State Theater was renovated in 1938-1939 and claimed to be a "healthy cool" place to escape summer heat and free of echoes. (2) The lounge featured a mural depicting the woodworking industry of Dubuque. (3)

	In 1961 [[YIANNIAS, Nicholas J.\|Nicholas J. YIANNIAS]] was assistant manager of [[ASSOCIATED THEATRES]] which included the [[ORPHEUM ~~THEATER~~]], [[GRAND THEATRE]], State Theater and [[STRAND THEATER]].		[[File:stateren.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Renovated theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald and Paul Hemmer]] When it opened, the theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (3) This was not as inexpensive as it sounded with a large loaf of bread costing 10 cents, a dozen eggs at 18 centers, and creamery butter costing 25 cents per pound. (4) The first movie shown starred [[AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE]] and Loretta Young in "Love Under Fire." Admission was 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. (4)

			In 1961 [[YIANNIAS, Nicholas J.\|Nicholas J. YIANNIAS]] was assistant manager of [[ASSOCIATED THEATRES]] which included the [[ORPHEUM]], [[GRAND THEATRE]], State Theater and [[STRAND THEATER]].

	[[Image:artgallery.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|One of the items salvaged by the theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]On March 30, 1965, the theater and several other neighboring buildings were destroyed in a $300,000 fire. Demolition of the building began in June. (5) Prior to the demolition, artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] removed three concrete angel heads and wooden boards to use in Frank Licciardi Art Gallery at 871 Iowa. (6)		[[Image:artgallery.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|One of the items salvaged by the theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]On March 30, 1965, the theater and several other neighboring buildings were destroyed in a $300,000 fire. Demolition of the building began in June. (5) Prior to the demolition, artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] removed three concrete angel heads and wooden boards to use in Frank Licciardi Art Gallery at 871 Iowa. (6)

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	When it opened, the theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (3) This was not as inexpensive as it sounded with a large loaf of bread costin 10 cents, a dozen eggs at 18 centers, and creamery butter costing 25 cents per pound. (4) The first movie shown starred [[AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE]] and Loretta Young in "Love Under Fire." Admission was 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. (4)		When it opened, the theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (3) This was not as inexpensive as it sounded with a large loaf of bread costin 10 cents, a dozen eggs at 18 centers, and creamery butter costing 25 cents per pound. (4) The first movie shown starred [[AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE]] and Loretta Young in "Love Under Fire." Admission was 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. (4)

	In 1961 [[YIANNIAS, Nicholas J.\|Nicholas J. YIANNIAS]] was assistant manager of [[ASSOCIATED THEATRES]] which included the [[ORPHEUM THEATER]], [[GRAND THEATRE]], State ~~Theatee~~ and [[STRAND THEATER]].		In 1961 [[YIANNIAS, Nicholas J.\|Nicholas J. YIANNIAS]] was assistant manager of [[ASSOCIATED THEATRES]] which included the [[ORPHEUM THEATER]], [[GRAND THEATRE]], State Theater and [[STRAND THEATER]].

	[[Image:artgallery.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|One of the items salvaged by the theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]On March 30, 1965, the theater and several other neighboring buildings were destroyed in a $300,000 fire. Demolition of the building began in June. (5) Prior to the demolition, artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] removed three concrete angel heads and wooden boards to use in Frank Licciardi Art Gallery at 871 Iowa. (6)		[[Image:artgallery.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|One of the items salvaged by the theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]On March 30, 1965, the theater and several other neighboring buildings were destroyed in a $300,000 fire. Demolition of the building began in June. (5) Prior to the demolition, artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] removed three concrete angel heads and wooden boards to use in Frank Licciardi Art Gallery at 871 Iowa. (6)

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	[[File:state.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]		[[File:state.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]
	[[File:sstatet.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]] STATE THEATRE. The building that later became the State Theater was constructed in the mid-1890s and was used by Roshek and Aiman as a clothing store. This was followed by the [[IOWA HOUSE FURNISHING COMPANY]], ~~[[HERMANN FURNITURE STORE]]~~, and [[J. C. PENNEY COMPANY]]. (1) Located at the southeast corner of 10th and Main [[STREETS]], the State Theater was renovated in 1938-1939 and claimed to be a "healthy cool" place to escape summer heat and free of echoes. (2) The lounge featured a mural depicting the woodworking industry of Dubuque. (3)		[[File:sstatet.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]] STATE THEATRE. The building that later became the State Theater was constructed in the mid-1890s and was used by Roshek and Aiman as a clothing store. This was followed by the [[IOWA HOUSE FURNISHING COMPANY]], Hermann Furniture Store, and [[J. C. PENNEY COMPANY]]. (1) Located at the southeast corner of 10th and Main [[STREETS]], the State Theater was renovated in 1938-1939 and claimed to be a "healthy cool" place to escape summer heat and free of echoes. (2) The lounge featured a mural depicting the woodworking industry of Dubuque. (3)

	When it opened, the theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (3) This was not as inexpensive as it sounded with a large loaf of bread costin 10 cents, a dozen eggs at 18 centers, and creamery butter costing 25 cents per pound. (4) The first movie shown starred [[AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE]] and Loretta Young in "Love Under Fire." Admission was 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. (4)		When it opened, the theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (3) This was not as inexpensive as it sounded with a large loaf of bread costin 10 cents, a dozen eggs at 18 centers, and creamery butter costing 25 cents per pound. (4) The first movie shown starred [[AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE]] and Loretta Young in "Love Under Fire." Admission was 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. (4)

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	[[File:sstatet.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]] STATE THEATRE. The building that later became the State Theater was constructed in the mid-1890s and was used by Roshek and Aiman as a clothing store. This was followed by the [[IOWA HOUSE FURNISHING COMPANY]], [[HERMANN FURNITURE STORE]], and [[J. C. PENNEY]]. (1) Located at the southeast corner of 10th and Main [[STREETS]], the State Theater was renovated in 1938-1939 and claimed to be a "healthy cool" place to escape summer heat and free of echoes. (2) The lounge featured a mural depicting the woodworking industry of Dubuque. (3)		[[File:sstatet.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]] STATE THEATRE. The building that later became the State Theater was constructed in the mid-1890s and was used by Roshek and Aiman as a clothing store. This was followed by the [[IOWA HOUSE FURNISHING COMPANY]], [[HERMANN FURNITURE STORE]], and [[J. C. PENNEY COMPANY]]. (1) Located at the southeast corner of 10th and Main [[STREETS]], the State Theater was renovated in 1938-1939 and claimed to be a "healthy cool" place to escape summer heat and free of echoes. (2) The lounge featured a mural depicting the woodworking industry of Dubuque. (3)

	When it opened, the theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (3) This was not as inexpensive as it sounded with a large loaf of bread costin 10 cents, a dozen eggs at 18 centers, and creamery butter costing 25 cents per pound. (4) The first movie shown starred [[AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE]] and Loretta Young in "Love Under Fire." Admission was 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. (4)		When it opened, the theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (3) This was not as inexpensive as it sounded with a large loaf of bread costin 10 cents, a dozen eggs at 18 centers, and creamery butter costing 25 cents per pound. (4) The first movie shown starred [[AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE]] and Loretta Young in "Love Under Fire." Admission was 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. (4)

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	[[File:sstatet.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]] STATE THEATRE. ~~Constructed~~ in ~~1938~~-~~1939~~ at the southeast corner of 10th and Main [[STREETS]], the State Theater claimed to be a "healthy cool" place to escape summer heat. When it opened, the theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (1)		[[File:sstatet.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]] STATE THEATRE. The building that later became the State Theater was constructed in the mid-1890s and was used by Roshek and Aiman as a clothing store. This was followed by the [[IOWA HOUSE FURNISHING COMPANY]], [[HERMANN FURNITURE STORE]], and [[J. C. PENNEY]]. (1) Located at the southeast corner of 10th and Main [[STREETS]], the State Theater was renovated in 1938-1939 and claimed to be a "healthy cool" place to escape summer heat and free of echoes. (2) The lounge featured a mural depicting the woodworking industry of Dubuque. (3)

			When it opened, the theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (3) This was not as inexpensive as it sounded with a large loaf of bread costin 10 cents, a dozen eggs at 18 centers, and creamery butter costing 25 cents per pound. (4) The first movie shown starred [[AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE]] and Loretta Young in "Love Under Fire." Admission was 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. (4)

	In 1961 [[YIANNIAS, Nicholas J.\|Nicholas J. YIANNIAS]] was assistant manager of [[ASSOCIATED THEATRES]] which included the [[ORPHEUM THEATER]], [[GRAND THEATRE]], State Theatee and [[STRAND THEATER]].		In 1961 [[YIANNIAS, Nicholas J.\|Nicholas J. YIANNIAS]] was assistant manager of [[ASSOCIATED THEATRES]] which included the [[ORPHEUM THEATER]], [[GRAND THEATRE]], State Theatee and [[STRAND THEATER]].

	[[Image:artgallery.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|One of the items salvaged by the theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]~~Severely damaged by arson in~~ 1965, the theater ~~was torn down~~. (2) Prior to the demolition, artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] removed three concrete angel heads and wooden boards to use in Frank Licciardi Art Gallery at 871 Iowa.		[[Image:artgallery.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|One of the items salvaged by the theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]On March 30, 1965, the theater and several other neighboring buildings were destroyed in a $300,000 fire. Demolition of the building began in June. (5) Prior to the demolition, artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] removed three concrete angel heads and wooden boards to use in Frank Licciardi Art Gallery at 871 Iowa. (6)

	The 1939 through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 978 Main.		The 1939 through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 978 Main.
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	~~1. "Yesterdays," ''Telegraph Herald'', February 18, 2003, p. 10B~~

	2. Ibid.		1. Slichter, Harry. "On the Lighter Side," ''The Telegraph-Herald'', August 11, 1965, p. 14

			2. "Yesterdays," ''Telegraph Herald'', February 18, 2003, p. 10B

			3. Slichter

			4. Ibid.

			5. "Burned Stores Coming Down," ''The Telegraph-Herald'', June 15, 1965, p. 9

			6. Davis, Mary Rae. "Art is in the Eye," ''The Telegraph-Herald'', December 19, 1965, p. 7

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	[[File:stateren.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Renovated theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald and Paul Hemmer]] When it opened, the theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (3) This was not as inexpensive as it sounded with a large loaf of bread costing 10 cents, a dozen eggs at 18 centers, and creamery butter costing 25 cents per pound. (4) The first movie shown starred [[AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE]] and Loretta Young in "Love Under Fire." Admission was 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. (4)		[[File:stateren.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Renovated theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald and Paul Hemmer]] When it opened, the theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (3) This was not as inexpensive as it sounded with a large loaf of bread costing 10 cents, a dozen eggs at 18 centers, and creamery butter costing 25 cents per pound. (4) The first movie shown starred [[AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE]] and Loretta Young in "Love Under Fire." Admission was 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. (4)

	In 1961 [[YIANNIAS, ~~Nicholas~~ J.\|~~Nicholas~~ J. YIANNIAS]] was assistant manager of [[ASSOCIATED THEATRES]] which included the [[ORPHEUM]], [[GRAND THEATRE]], State Theater and [[STRAND THEATER]].		In 1961 [[YIANNIAS, Nickas J.\|Nickas J. YIANNIAS]] was assistant manager of [[ASSOCIATED THEATRES]] which included the [[ORPHEUM]], [[GRAND THEATRE]], State Theater and [[STRAND THEATER]].

	[[Image:artgallery.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|One of the items salvaged by the theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]On March 30, 1965, the theater and several other neighboring buildings were destroyed in a $300,000 fire. Demolition of the building began in June. (5) Prior to the demolition, artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] removed three concrete angel heads and wooden boards to use in Frank Licciardi Art Gallery at 871 Iowa. (6)		[[Image:artgallery.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|One of the items salvaged by the theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]On March 30, 1965, the theater and several other neighboring buildings were destroyed in a $300,000 fire. Demolition of the building began in June. (5) Prior to the demolition, artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] removed three concrete angel heads and wooden boards to use in Frank Licciardi Art Gallery at 871 Iowa. (6)

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	[[File:state.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]		[[File:state.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]
	[[File:sstatet.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]] STATE THEATRE. The building that later became the State Theater was constructed in the mid-1890s and ~~was~~ used by Roshek and Aiman as a clothing store. This was followed by the [[IOWA HOUSE FURNISHING COMPANY]], Hermann Furniture Store, and [[J. C. PENNEY COMPANY]]. (1) Located at the southeast corner of 10th and Main [[STREETS]], the State Theater was renovated in 1938-1939 and claimed to be a "healthy cool" place to escape summer heat and free of echoes. (2) The lounge featured a mural depicting the woodworking industry of Dubuque. (3)		[[File:sstatet.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]] STATE THEATRE. The building that later became the State Theater was constructed in the mid-1890s and used by Roshek and Aiman as a clothing store. This was followed by the [[IOWA HOUSE FURNISHING COMPANY]], Hermann Furniture Store, and [[J. C. PENNEY COMPANY]]. (1)

	~~When it opened,~~ the ~~theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (3) This was not as inexpensive as it sounded with a large loaf~~ of ~~bread costin 10 cents, a dozen eggs at 18 centers,~~ and ~~creamery butter costing 25 cents per pound. (4) The first movie shown starred~~ [[~~AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE~~]] and ~~Loretta Young in~~ "~~Love Under Fire.~~" ~~Admission was 16 cents for adults~~ and ~~10 cents for children~~. (4)		Located at the southeast corner of 10th and Main [[STREETS]], the State Theater was renovated in 1938-1939 and claimed to be a "healthy cool" place to escape summer heat and free of echoes. (2) The lounge featured a mural depicting the woodworking industry of Dubuque. (3)

	In 1961 [[YIANNIAS, Nicholas J.\|Nicholas J. YIANNIAS]] was assistant manager of [[ASSOCIATED THEATRES]] which included the [[ORPHEUM ~~THEATER~~]], [[GRAND THEATRE]], State Theater and [[STRAND THEATER]].		[[File:stateren.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Renovated theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald and Paul Hemmer]] When it opened, the theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (3) This was not as inexpensive as it sounded with a large loaf of bread costing 10 cents, a dozen eggs at 18 centers, and creamery butter costing 25 cents per pound. (4) The first movie shown starred [[AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE]] and Loretta Young in "Love Under Fire." Admission was 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. (4)

			In 1961 [[YIANNIAS, Nicholas J.\|Nicholas J. YIANNIAS]] was assistant manager of [[ASSOCIATED THEATRES]] which included the [[ORPHEUM]], [[GRAND THEATRE]], State Theater and [[STRAND THEATER]].

	[[Image:artgallery.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|One of the items salvaged by the theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]On March 30, 1965, the theater and several other neighboring buildings were destroyed in a $300,000 fire. Demolition of the building began in June. (5) Prior to the demolition, artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] removed three concrete angel heads and wooden boards to use in Frank Licciardi Art Gallery at 871 Iowa. (6)		[[Image:artgallery.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|One of the items salvaged by the theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]On March 30, 1965, the theater and several other neighboring buildings were destroyed in a $300,000 fire. Demolition of the building began in June. (5) Prior to the demolition, artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] removed three concrete angel heads and wooden boards to use in Frank Licciardi Art Gallery at 871 Iowa. (6)

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	When it opened, the theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (3) This was not as inexpensive as it sounded with a large loaf of bread costin 10 cents, a dozen eggs at 18 centers, and creamery butter costing 25 cents per pound. (4) The first movie shown starred [[AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE]] and Loretta Young in "Love Under Fire." Admission was 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. (4)		When it opened, the theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (3) This was not as inexpensive as it sounded with a large loaf of bread costin 10 cents, a dozen eggs at 18 centers, and creamery butter costing 25 cents per pound. (4) The first movie shown starred [[AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE]] and Loretta Young in "Love Under Fire." Admission was 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. (4)

	In 1961 [[YIANNIAS, Nicholas J.\|Nicholas J. YIANNIAS]] was assistant manager of [[ASSOCIATED THEATRES]] which included the [[ORPHEUM THEATER]], [[GRAND THEATRE]], State ~~Theatee~~ and [[STRAND THEATER]].		In 1961 [[YIANNIAS, Nicholas J.\|Nicholas J. YIANNIAS]] was assistant manager of [[ASSOCIATED THEATRES]] which included the [[ORPHEUM THEATER]], [[GRAND THEATRE]], State Theater and [[STRAND THEATER]].

	[[Image:artgallery.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|One of the items salvaged by the theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]On March 30, 1965, the theater and several other neighboring buildings were destroyed in a $300,000 fire. Demolition of the building began in June. (5) Prior to the demolition, artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] removed three concrete angel heads and wooden boards to use in Frank Licciardi Art Gallery at 871 Iowa. (6)		[[Image:artgallery.png\|right\|thumb\|250px\|One of the items salvaged by the theater. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]On March 30, 1965, the theater and several other neighboring buildings were destroyed in a $300,000 fire. Demolition of the building began in June. (5) Prior to the demolition, artist [[LICCIARDI, Frank\|Frank LICCIARDI]] removed three concrete angel heads and wooden boards to use in Frank Licciardi Art Gallery at 871 Iowa. (6)

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	[[File:state.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]		[[File:state.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]
	[[File:sstatet.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]] STATE THEATRE. The building that later became the State Theater was constructed in the mid-1890s and was used by Roshek and Aiman as a clothing store. This was followed by the [[IOWA HOUSE FURNISHING COMPANY]], ~~[[HERMANN FURNITURE STORE]]~~, and [[J. C. PENNEY COMPANY]]. (1) Located at the southeast corner of 10th and Main [[STREETS]], the State Theater was renovated in 1938-1939 and claimed to be a "healthy cool" place to escape summer heat and free of echoes. (2) The lounge featured a mural depicting the woodworking industry of Dubuque. (3)		[[File:sstatet.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]] STATE THEATRE. The building that later became the State Theater was constructed in the mid-1890s and was used by Roshek and Aiman as a clothing store. This was followed by the [[IOWA HOUSE FURNISHING COMPANY]], Hermann Furniture Store, and [[J. C. PENNEY COMPANY]]. (1) Located at the southeast corner of 10th and Main [[STREETS]], the State Theater was renovated in 1938-1939 and claimed to be a "healthy cool" place to escape summer heat and free of echoes. (2) The lounge featured a mural depicting the woodworking industry of Dubuque. (3)

	When it opened, the theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (3) This was not as inexpensive as it sounded with a large loaf of bread costin 10 cents, a dozen eggs at 18 centers, and creamery butter costing 25 cents per pound. (4) The first movie shown starred [[AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE]] and Loretta Young in "Love Under Fire." Admission was 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. (4)		When it opened, the theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (3) This was not as inexpensive as it sounded with a large loaf of bread costin 10 cents, a dozen eggs at 18 centers, and creamery butter costing 25 cents per pound. (4) The first movie shown starred [[AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE]] and Loretta Young in "Love Under Fire." Admission was 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. (4)

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	[[File:state.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]		[[File:state.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/You-know-you-grew-up-in-Dubuque-Iowa-if-you-remember/130170407077838]]
	[[File:sstatet.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]] STATE THEATRE. The building that later became the State Theater was constructed in the mid-1890s and was used by Roshek and Aiman as a clothing store. This was followed by the [[IOWA HOUSE FURNISHING COMPANY]], [[HERMANN FURNITURE STORE]], and [[J. C. PENNEY]]. (1) Located at the southeast corner of 10th and Main [[STREETS]], the State Theater was renovated in 1938-1939 and claimed to be a "healthy cool" place to escape summer heat and free of echoes. (2) The lounge featured a mural depicting the woodworking industry of Dubuque. (3)		[[File:sstatet.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]] STATE THEATRE. The building that later became the State Theater was constructed in the mid-1890s and was used by Roshek and Aiman as a clothing store. This was followed by the [[IOWA HOUSE FURNISHING COMPANY]], [[HERMANN FURNITURE STORE]], and [[J. C. PENNEY COMPANY]]. (1) Located at the southeast corner of 10th and Main [[STREETS]], the State Theater was renovated in 1938-1939 and claimed to be a "healthy cool" place to escape summer heat and free of echoes. (2) The lounge featured a mural depicting the woodworking industry of Dubuque. (3)

	When it opened, the theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (3) This was not as inexpensive as it sounded with a large loaf of bread costin 10 cents, a dozen eggs at 18 centers, and creamery butter costing 25 cents per pound. (4) The first movie shown starred [[AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE]] and Loretta Young in "Love Under Fire." Admission was 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. (4)		When it opened, the theater advertised 16-cent matinees. (3) This was not as inexpensive as it sounded with a large loaf of bread costin 10 cents, a dozen eggs at 18 centers, and creamery butter costing 25 cents per pound. (4) The first movie shown starred [[AMECHE, Don\|Don AMECHE]] and Loretta Young in "Love Under Fire." Admission was 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. (4)