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| The Turnage and Strand Theatres served the City of Washington with high-class entertainment. These theatres were operated by C. A. Turnage, who dates back into the amusement world to 1914. The Turnage, the newest and most modern, was built in 1930 and seated 676. The Turnage was a fire-proof modern theatre equipped with the latest improvements. The Strand seated 400 and was also modernly equipped. The Strand was started in 1920. Ten men were employed by this enterprise. This photo image was taken from the Special Rotogravure Section featuring the First City to Bear the Name of Washington in the Washington Daily News. |