LYMAN H. HOWE
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N 41° 14.699 W 075° 53.399
18T E 425428 N 4566334
The entrepreneur of phonograph concerts and motion-picture programs. A list of his cartoons is at the link below.
Waymark Code: WMX5E
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/01/2006
Views: 34
Marker Text:
From headquarters in Wilkes-Barre, Howe's six touring shows introduced motion pictures to rural Americans. Pioneer exhibitor of "high class" film programs with coordinated sound. Filmed world & local events, including Pres. Theodore Roosevelt's visit here in 1905.
Marker Name: Lyman H. Howe
County: Luzerne
Date Dedicated: 09/18/2000
Marker Type: City
Location: South River rd. & South St. , Wilkes-Barre
Category: Motion Pictures & Television
Website: [Web Link]
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