Detailed Professional Item Description
Up for your consideration is a beautiful vintage postcard showcasing an architectural close-up of the roofline and decorative stucco details of the historic Coleman Theatre Beautiful, located along iconic U.S. Route 66 in Miami, Oklahoma.
Front Imagery & Production Details:
The front of the card captures a striking, low-angle perspective of the theatre's roofline elements against a deep blue sky. Photographed by Pam Keyes, this shot highlights the intricate, hand-carved terra cotta gargoyles and ornate Spanish Mission Revival stucco pinnacles designed by the famous theatre architects, the Boller Brothers of Kansas City, Missouri.
Reverse Details & History:
The clean, unposted reverse side includes a highly informative historical summary block about the venue's rich history. It reads:
"The Coleman Theatre Beautiful opened April 19, 1929. The vaudeville-movie palace was built by George L. Coleman, Sr. The Boller Brothers of Kansas City, Missouri, executed the designs complete with decorative stucco exterior in Spanish Mission style and Louis XV interior. The theatre was donated to the city of Miami, Oklahoma, by the Coleman Family."
The center divider is cleanly credited to: "PAM KEYES, PHOTOGRAPHY, MIAMI, OKLAHOMA."
Condition Report:
This continental/standard size chrome postcard is in excellent, unposted vintage condition. The front image displays rich contrast and clean surfaces. The reverse side remains crisp with clean, unwritten white space and sharp text. The edges are clean, and the corners show almost zero wear, remaining very sharp. Please examine the provided front and back scans to verify the exact surface and corner condition before purchasing.
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