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The PLAZA Theater, Lindsborg, Kansas
A gaudy Main Street movie house for nearly fifty years, it
now displays twice life-size Swedish figures in the garb of
early Provincial farmers. Such clothing, characterized by
candy-striped skirts and aprons for women, and chamois
breeches for men, is still worn in the homeland today on
certain church holidays, to weddings, and special family
and community gatherings. Bethany College art students
Tim Leaf and Ron Wilson were commissioned by the Smoky
Valley Development Assn. to redecorate the upper facade
and portray their interpretation of traditional costuming, ac-
cented by Kurbitsblommor foilage. Completed on Aug. 16,
1981, this mural uniquely compliments the Art Decco
tilework of the original entrance and lobby, and is the focal
highlight of the town's colorful shopping area.
Photo & Text by R. L. Miller, Copyright 9/1/81
MEGREW COLOR GRAPHICS
LINDSBORG - Swedish Capitol of the Nation; the home of
Bethany College -- Sandzen Gallery - Art Studios - Craft mcg
Shops — Runbeck Roller Mill — Authentic Smorgasbord. Inges ere, mo samo
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