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THEN AND NOW · c. 1905–1918

The historic theatre: c. 1905–1918

The theatre’s former façade, in the building that also houses the Opera today. The postcard dates approximately from 1905–1918. Its decoration is a comparison point, not a drawing of the current monumental central arch.

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Historic photograph: The historic theatre · c. 1905–1918
Carte poștală · autor necunoscut · scanare Andreas Praefcke / Carthalia. Versiune Commons de 1280px, fără alte modificări. Original record and dating ↗ · Public domain according to Wikimedia Commons

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