The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-30
ADELPfIOS THEATRE OPENS APRIL Is,
MARKING ANOTHER STEP IN ARDM0RE'S
CONSTANTLY PROGRESSIVE DEVEI OPMENT

The opening OF the Aclphos Theatel
on April 18th will mark the establish
ment in Ardmore Of another most mod
em phase Of progressive development
Those who have already inspected the
building, and viewed the beautiful fix
lures, exquisite fittings, and systems
OF ventilation, heating and other ar
rangements, have proclaimed the Adel-
! phos as one Of the finest structures OF
its kind in the Southwest.
Its spacious lobby. with movable
ticket office, leading into the linotiled
floored foyer, with its French doors and
lovely curtains. prepares one for u Wis
ion OF beauty upon entertaing the audi
torium.
Seating 500 people, highly upholster-
ed mission finished chairs cover the
slanting floor which runs at an angle
Tor the purpose OF permitting an un-
obstructed view of the stage from any
part Of the house The angle of the
floor becomes greater at the rear of
the auditorium, its greatest slant being
about . inches TO the foot. In the
rear Of the main floor are two double
boxes, entrance to which may be gain.
ed from doors in the foyer The rail
which divides these boxes into two di-
visions, may be removed. so as to make
one large box.
There are three aisles on the main
floor, one center, and one on each side.
These VIII be covered with battle.ship
Hnoeum. In the center aisle, lights
at various points illuminate the floor.
The radiators are imbedded in the
walls eliminating all obstructions.
The orchestra pit is l6 feet wide,
and a huge organ will be placed Their,
in addition to the musicians who viii
compose the orchestra. The stage is
27X4O feet. There are four spacious
dressing rooms, all modernly equipped
The Ventilating system consists OF
two seven-foot, and two five-foot pom
toon fans, which are placed in the
ceiling, and which are said to change
the air in the building once every three
minutes.
The building is heated throughout
with steam heating plant.
The balcony, to which two pair of
stairs lead from the foyer, seats 200
people. Here lights also illuminate the
aisle. The view OF the stage from the
balcony IS perfect.
In the rear Of the balcony are located
the ladies' rest room, mems smoking
room, and managers office. The booth
is located above the balcony. Theatr-
cal experts, who have inspected the
booth Of the Adelphos Theatre recent
ly, has expressed great admiration for
the manner in which it has been con-
There are few of its kind in
the southwest. they stated. The booth
is very large, equipped for the opera.
uons of two moving picture machines,
and contains lavatory and other
fixtures. 1t is also well-ventilated, by
screens and fans.
A feature of the new threatre is its |
lighting system. BY manipulation Of |
the switches, the colors of the lights |
which illuminate the interior OF the |
building can be changed in an instant |
The most beautiful of these illumina- |
tions is the blue. When these are on. |
it appears TO the observer that the |
ceiling of the building has disappeared |
and only the sky above is visible.
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