Site of First Known Free Open-Air Motion Picture Presentations - Schoharie, NY
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ripraff
N 42° 39.838 W 074° 18.708
18T E 556398 N 4723728
To bring people into town Schoharie had free outdoor movies. It also included dances and music.
Waymark Code: WM12F7Y
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 05/15/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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text: " Site of
First Known Free Open-Air
Motion Picture Presentations
Thursday, June 7, 1917 To Sept.
And Each Summer Until Sept. 1930
(See Reverse Side)
Sponsored By The Schoharie Board Of Trade
Reverse Side:
Site Of
First Ever Free Open-Air Talking
Motion Picture Presentations
Thur., June 11, 1931 and Continued
Each Summer until Sept. 1942
(See Reverse Side)
Sponsored By The Schoharie Board Of Trade"
Marker Name: Site of First Known Free Open-Air Motion Picture Presentations

Marker Type: Roadside

Agency: The Schoharie Board Of Trade

City/Town/Village Name: Schoharie

County: Albany

Region: Capital-Saratoga (Region 7)

Website: [Web Link]

Dedication Date: Not Listed

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