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Wheeling's Virginia Theatre and Home to
the Jamboree from 1934 - 1962
Although the stage presentation originated at Wheeling's Capitol
Theatre, to the greatest generation of fans they knew the Virginia
as its home! |
These photo's chronicle the beautiful
and poplar Venue that was demolished in 1962 for a parking lot. |
Virginia Theatre Logo
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Virginia Theatre's Only remaining fixture. |
Site Comparison 1950's and Today |
Corner of 12th Street and Eoff looking West (Early 1900's) |
Movies too in 1937 |
Typical Crowd of Early 1950's inline to see the World Famous
Wheeling Jamboree |
Jamboree's 20th Anniversary 1953 |
Jamboree 25th Anniversary |
1959 Crowd waiting to see the Jamboree |
1961 The Line was around the corner to see the Jamboree down to the
Court Theatre
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