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National Symphony Gives First Dusk Concert Today

Item

Title
National Symphony Gives First Dusk Concert Today
Description
This article from the Washington Post describes the first season of concerts at the Watergate steps near the Lincoln Memorial. Performances were generally classical music, both orchestral and featuring singers. Performers were on a specially constructed barge in the Potomac and the audience sat on the river bank. As the article points out, special busses ran to and from the Mall for the concerts.
Date
7/14/1935
Source
The Washington Post.
Coverage
1920-1949
Theme
arts & culture
work & play
Item sets
Mall History Test