This is the picture of the Frankford Theatre marque before a performance. It reads "Tommy Hanlon Players in Dolly's Room - Rin Tin Tin the Wonder Dog." These were late Vaudeville Shows.
I believe the theatre was located at 4711 Frankfort ave. in Philedelphia. The corner of the photo "Hennigar Studio, 4908 Frankline Ave." so I assume he was just down the street from the theatre. The theatre was in operation from 1914 -1955.
Old photos of workers and businesses from past decades
While we don't know what the first business transaction was, it is easy to imagine that thousands of years ago a good hunter bartered his excess meat for something more useful to him. In the history ...
I am a genealogy nut researching family in mainly the KY Area. My recent project is researching the life and times of the my great grand parents, Hanlon & Clark, who were Vaudeville, USO entertainers.
My hope was to get some clues by posting the pictures here, and maybe find a family member or two to share them with.
:) Thanks for your help!