This sign indicates the location of the Orpheum Theater. The theater was built in 1928, and replaced an earlier theater that was destroyed by fire. The theater was designed by George L. and Cornelius W. Rapp. The sign employs golden yellow lettering, against a red background. The theater is listed on the National Register of Historical Places.Galleries:Business Signs, Memphis, TheatersKeywords:cornelius war rapp, george l rapp, golden yellow letters, memphis, orpheum theater, sign, signage, tennesseePhoto Location: Memphis, TennesseePhotographer: Dr. Roy WinkelmanDate of Photo: 10/31/2011Device Make: CanonDevice Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark IIExposure Time: 0.004F Number: 14Original Dimensions: 3744×5616Picture Orientation: PortraitGPS Coordinates: 35°08'58.32"N 90°02'56.33"WPicture Number: 20953
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