Today in Wheeling History: October 26--The Wheeling Symphony moved its concerts out of the Capitol Theatre due to concerns that moving pictures would detract from the symphony experience (1930).
The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1929 by Mrs. Eleanor D. Caldwell. Originally, the orchestra performed at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Wheeling. However, from October 6, 1929 to October 26, 1930, the symphony moved its concerts out of the Capitol Theatre due to concerns that moving pictures would detract from the symphony experience. The Wheeling Symphony did not return to performing at the Capitol Theatre until 61 years later - they moved their concerts back to the Capitol on October 5, 1961. Since then, the Capitol Theatre has remained one of the orchestra's primary venues, though they also perform at other locations in the Wheeling area. Most recently, the Capitol closed unexpectedly in May 2007, forcing the orchestra to find temporary facilities. But the orchestra had its "Homecoming" concert back at the newly renovated Capitol Theatre on September 25, 2009, where they continue to perform today. (https://tinyurl.com/5c2hmdfm) (https://tinyurl.com/26bpmurb) (https://tinyurl.com/bdn4vh4n)
The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1929 by Mrs. Eleanor D. Caldwell. Originally, the orchestra performed at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Wheeling. However, from October 6, 1929 to October 26, 1930, the symphony moved its concerts out of the Capitol Theatre due to concerns that moving pictures would detract from the symphony experience. The Wheeling Symphony did not return to performing at the Capitol Theatre until 61 years later - they moved their concerts back to the Capitol on October 5, 1961. Since then, the Capitol Theatre has remained one of the orchestra's primary venues, though they also perform at other locations in the Wheeling area. Most recently, the Capitol closed unexpectedly in May 2007, forcing the orchestra to find temporary facilities. But the orchestra had its "Homecoming" concert back at the newly renovated Capitol Theatre on September 25, 2009, where they continue to perform today. (https://tinyurl.com/5c2hmdfm) (https://tinyurl.com/26bpmurb) (https://tinyurl.com/bdn4vh4n)
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