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Richardson Theater Oswego Premier Playhouse Vanished in 1945
Oswego's premier theater the Richardson opened January 24 1895 with Robin Hood and hosted 5360 performances until 1945 when it closed and was demolished. Notables Otis Skinner David Balasco Ethel Barrymore Lillian Russell Maude Adams George Arliss Alfred Lunt Sousa appearances and early film showings preceded its demise. An Oswego County Historical Society exhibit and a Sivers talk will launch Sunday at the Richardson Bates House Museum free to the public.
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Oswego
Richardson Theater
Lottie Blair Parker
Academy of Music
Fitzhugh Hall
East First and
Cayuga Streets
Education Center
Richardson
National Theater
Otis Skinner
David Balasco
Ethel Barrymore
Lillian Russell
Maude Adams
George Arliss
Alfred Lunt
John Phillip Sousa
Oswego County Historical Society
Sivers
Richardson-Bates House Museum
Third St