Varsity Theatre sign advertising movies, 1969
View Full Item in Marquette UniversityVarsity Theatre sign lit up at night advertising the movies "More Dead than Alive" with Clint Walker and Vincent Price and "Impasse" with Burt Reynolds and Anne Francis, 1969.
View of the Varsity Theatre, from opposite side of Wisconsin Avenue, 1973
Marquette University PhotographyView Full Item in Marquette UniversityView of the Varsity Theatre, from opposite side of Wisconsin Avenue, 1973. The marquee advertises Technicolor showings of "Lady Sings the Blues" with Diana Ross and "Save the Tiger" with Jack Lemmon.
Construction workers stand on a scaffold outside Holthusen Hall
Marquette University PhotographyView Full Item in Marquette UniversityConstruction workers stand on a scaffold outside Holthusen Hall, while students walk on the sidewalk below.
View of the Varsity Theatre and Holthusen Hall from Wisconsin Avenue, 1994
Marquette University PhotographyView Full Item in Marquette UniversityView of the south facade of Varsity Theater and Holthusen Hall from across Wisconsin Avenue, 1994. The marquee at the Varsity Theatre advertises showings of "Speed" and "Dracula."
Detail view of the main entrance to the Varsity Theatre, 1982
View Full Item in Marquette UniversityDetail view of the main entrance to the Varsity Theatre, May 1982. The marquee above the entrance advertises showings of "Time Bandits," "Great Muppet Caper," and a Latvian Folk Show.
View looking down at the main entrance to the Varsity Building, 1984
View Full Item in Marquette UniversityView looking down at the main entrance to the Varsity Building, May 1984. The marquee features a quote by Archimedes: "Give me a place to stand, and I will move the earth."
Plaque honoring Henry and Violet Holthusen, 1986
Marquette University PhotographyView Full Item in Marquette UniversityPlaque mounted on the exterior of Holthusen Hall, honoring Henry and Violet Holthusen for their generosity and friendship, 1986
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Hoyt, Carl DView Full Item in Marquette UniversityMilwaukee Journal photo essay describing the closing of the Varsity Theater. The End A jogger making his way along rainswept Wisconsin Ave. passed the Varsity Theater, which closed its doors after Wed…
The Varsity Theatre and Holthusen Hall, as seen from the southeast at Wisconsin Avenue and 12th Street, 1969
Marquette University PhotographyView Full Item in Marquette UniversityThe Varsity Theatre and Holthusen Hall, as seen from the southeast at Wisconsin Avenue and 12th Street, 1969. The marquee advertises the first Milwaukee showing of "The Wild Bunch," starring William H…
Program, Dedication of Holthusen Hall, 1985
View Full Item in Marquette UniversityProgram prepared for the dedication of Holthusen Hall on April 22, 1985, featuring the newly dedicated Holthusen Hall on the front cover with details of the dedication and a biography of Henry and Vio…
Detail view of the Varsity Theatre marquee, 1976
Marquette University PhotographyView Full Item in Marquette UniversityDetail view of the Varsity Theatre marquee, 1976. The sign welcomes graduates to Homecoming 1976, held June 18-20.
South facade of the Varsity Theatre and Holthusen Hall, featuring the homecoming sign, 1976
Marquette University PhotographyView Full Item in Marquette UniversitySouth facade of the Varsity Theatre and Holthusen Hall, June 1976. The marquee welcomes graduates to Homecoming 1976, held June 18-20.
View of the Varsity Theatre and Holthusen Hall, as seen from across Wisconsin Avenue, 1991
Marquette University PhotographyView Full Item in Marquette UniversityView of the Varsity Theatre and Holthusen Hall, as seen from across Wisconsin Avenue, 1991. The marquee advertises a showing of "Fantasia." Visible in the background are Schroeder Hall and the City of…
Detail view of the entrance to Varsity Theatre, 1989
View Full Item in Marquette UniversityDetail view of the entrance to Varsity Theatre, September 1989. The sign outside the doors advertises showings of "Say Anything," "Mississippi Burning, " and "Spinal Tap."
Students walk on the sidewalk in front of Holthusen Hall, circa 1980
View Full Item in Marquette UniversityStudents walk on the sidewalk in front of Holthusen Hall, circa 1980. The marquee on the Varsity Theatre welcomes new students and parents.
The Varsity Building as seen from the corner of 14th Street and West Wisconsin Avenue, 1966
View Full Item in Marquette UniversityThe Varsity Building as seen from the corner of 14th Street and West Wisconsin Avenue, 1966. A service station is visible to the west of the Varsity Building, and the marquee at the theater advertises…
Remarks in dedicating the Holthusen Hall, 1985
View Full Item in Marquette UniversitySuggested remarks for Rev. John P. Raynor, S.J., at the dedication of Holthusen Hall, April 22, 1985. Suggested Remarks for Rev. John P. Raynor, S.J. at Dedication of Hol thusen Hall April 22, 1985 As…
Varsity Building and Wisconsin Avenue streetscape, 1966
View Full Item in Marquette UniversityVarsity Building and Wisconsin Avenue streetscape, showing store fronts, including a cleaners and a flower shop, 1966. The marquee at the theater advertises showings of "Assault on a Queen" starring F…
Exterior view of the Varsity Theatre and Holthusen Hall, taken from Wisconsin Avenue, 1990
View Full Item in Marquette UniversityExterior view of the Varsity Theatre and Holthusen Hall, taken from Wisconsin Avenue, 1990. The marquee advertises a showing of "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids," and welcomes back the Class of 1965.