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This Month in Orpheum History

Many New Business Blocks Changing Phoenix Skyline

1927 December 25 - Arizona Republican

New Orpheum, Arizona's Finest Theatre, Will Be Formally Opened January 5

1928 December 28 - Arizona Republican

New Orpheum Theatre, Costing $750,000, Last Word in Playhouse Construction

1928 December 30 - Arizona Republican

The Greatest Theatrical Event in the History of Arizona

1928 December 31 - Arizona Republican

Phoenix's Newest Theatre

1929 December 29 - Arizona Republican

Nostalgic Farewell To The Paramount

1967 December 1 - Arizona Republic

End of an Era

1967 December 6 - Arizona Republic

Palace West Is Not Going To Close

1984 December 12 - Arizona Republic

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"Arizona Stars" - Performed by Ron Rhode

From the CD Arizona Stars - Ron Rhode, Phoenix Orpheum 3/30 Wurlitzer

2004 Roxy Productions

Used with permission from Roxy Productions. 

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