From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Commodore Hull Theater in Derby

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" is a postcard, circa 1907-1915, that highlights the Commodore Hull Theater on Elizabeth Street.

It advertises Vaudeville plus 85 acts featuring silent movie star and Brooklyn-born Connie Talmadge. It appears the theater approaches the Elks Club with cars of the era parked in the foreground.

[This was first published on this date in 2015.]

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

'Turnback Tuesday' memory: Commodore Hull Theater in Derby

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" is a postcard, circa 1907-1915, that highlights the Commodore Hull Theater on Elizabeth Street.It advertises Vaudeville plus 85 acts featuring silent movie star and Brooklyn-born Connie Talmadge. It appears the theater is near the Elks Club with cars of the era parked in the foreground.
(First posted on this date in 2015)
Thanks as always goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing local history.

'Turnback Tuesday' features Derby High School Class of 1943

Turnback Tuesday visits the Derby High School Class of 1943.

Graduation was held on the evening of June 24, 1943 at the Commodore Hull Theater. Superintendent of Schools at the time was Richard T. Tobin. The graduating class boasted 127 graduates.

This image was taken at the class's 50th reunion in 1993. If you recognize anyone in the photo, please help identify them.

This was a recent donation from the Brady family to the Library. Helen Brady is in the second row, second from the right. Thanks in advance.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.