Folly Theatre Kansas City Metal Print
by Don Spenner
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Folly Theatre Kansas City metal print by Don Spenner. Bring your artwork to life with the stylish lines and added depth of a metal print. Your image gets printed directly onto a sheet of 1/16" thick aluminum. The aluminum sheet is offset from the wall by a 3/4" thick wooden frame which is attached to the back. The high gloss of the aluminum sheet complements the rich colors of any image to produce stunning results.
Design Details
In 1900, by the glow of gas street lamps, men in top hats and women in high-button shoes arrive in horse-drawn carriages for the grand opening of... more
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Artist's Description
"In 1900, by the glow of gas street lamps, men in top hats and women in high-button shoes arrive in horse-drawn carriages for the grand opening of Kansas Citys newest theater, the Standard. The theater was as breathtakingly beautiful as she is today.
For the next seven decades, through numerous changes in name and ownership, the Folly built a rich and colorful history. Her walls echoed with the sounds of laughter at Marx Brothers antics, cheers for Gypsy Rose Lee and Fanny Brice, and thunderous applause for Al Jolson.
In 1973, worn out from seven decades of use an misuse, the Folly was sentenced to meet the wrecking ball. Bulldozers were ready to raze the building to make way for a parking lot.
As the death of the Folly neared, alarmed citizens, led by Joan Ken Dillon and William Deramus III of the Performing Arts Foundation, rallied to her rescue. The building was purchased and placed on the National Register of Historic Places. A million-dollar grant was sec...
About Don Spenner
Don Spenner, USA, Photographer Artist Don Spenner creates images extolling the virtues and scenes of everyday life. His diverse style and subject matter make him a versatile choice for your next assignment, fine art acquisition or one on one photography instruction. Spenner spent 5 years in clothing and fashion, then entered the graphic arts industry at the onset of color separations & laser scanners moving from there to print and paper for a major vendor to the worlds leading greeting card firm. Eventually, he found his passion for photography, self-taught & began to freelance in 1988, spending 3 years working for architects, ad agencies, publishers and the corporate market. He then spent 10 years as the Director of Graphics...
$76.00
Don Spenner
Many thank to the buyer from St Louis Park, MN., I appreciate your business.
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your sale of this wonderful artwork! F/L
Don Spenner replied:
Gary, thank you very much.
Jordi Carrio Jamila
Congratulations!! Nice picture
Don Spenner replied:
Many thanks Jordi.
Don Spenner
Thank you for to the buyer from Bangalore, Karnataka - India.
Don Spenner
Many thanks to the buyer from Piedmont, OK for your purchase.