If the previous post left you asking "why, why can't someone put up some original newspaper photos of the bygone, forgotten Auditorium's architectural details?" I am here to help. I went looking for more on "Peacock Alley," found nothing, but turned up some original shots of the interiors. Here's the ticket booth: everyone had to use this one. This . . . one.
The lights: lots of bulbs. Lots of glare. Can't imagine it cast subtle, indirect lighting:
The interior: there are many shots of the place jam-packed; this one omits the bleachers, but gives you a feel for the scale. It's a "Hunting and Fishing Show" - no exhibits, it seems, just lots of people watching strange pageants on stage. Brought to you by the Star!
Perhaps the fellow in the foreground just said something really regrettable, and everyone turned their back on him.
