Postcard from the Lyceum Theatre in 1915

This postcard was mailed 110 years ago today — Sept. 14, 1915. The Lyceum Theater opened for performances at 423 W. Superior St. in 1891 and became a movie house in 1921. It was demolished in 1966 and replaced by the KDLH-TV studio. The KDLH building was demolished in 2015 and replaced by the Maurices headquarters.

The postcard was sent to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Krause in Indianapolis, Indiana, from someone named Surelda.

The handwritten message on the back of the card reads:

We were at this place last night to see Lyman Howe’s pictures. They were fine and if he comes to your place, go and see them. There surely is some beautiful scenery here. We were at Congdon Park last week, and I think it a beautiful place. Will leave here Friday.