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Image of the entrance to the Colony Club on the evening of November 22, 1963
Image of the entrance to the Colony Club on the evening of November 22, 1963

Image of the entrance to the Colony Club on the evening of November 22, 1963

Object number1989.100.0032.0016
Date11/22/1963
ClassificationsPhotographs
Photographer Bill Beal
ObjectNegative (b&w)
Credit LineBill Beal, photographer, Dallas Times Herald Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
MediumFilm
Dimensions15/16 x 1 7/16 in. (2.4 x 3.6 cm)
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DescriptionOriginal 35mm black and white negative taken by Dallas Times Herald staff photographer Bill Beal. This image shows the entrance to a nightclub called the Colony Club in downtown Dallas on November 22, 1963. The entrance marquee contains posters advertising performers Chris Colt, Beverly Oliver, Artie Brooks, Toi Rebel, and Toni Turner as well as Joe Garcia and his orchestra. The other marquee advertises various unidentified dancers. The handwritten sign taped to the door glass reads 'Closed Tonight Only'.