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identification of the building in the photo and the separate issue of the date of the photo have not been independently verified. It should be noted that the 1900 Sanborn map for Louisville shows a dwelling that looks identical to the dwelling shown in this location on the 1893 Sanborn map. It is possible that this photo shows the construction of the building, but that it was not in 1898. The billiard hall that occupied the building before it became a theater is shown on the 1908 Sanborn map. It can be concluded that the date of construction for this building is circa 1900-1908. Early History as a Billiard Hall Photo 2, Louisville Historical Museum E-B N-19 The records at the Louisville Historical Museum for Photo 2 state that it shows the interior of this building at 817 Main when it was a billiard hall. This was stated to be in "1907 or 1908." Mike Wisek, who would later work as a movie projectionist for the Isis and Rex Theatres, is stated to be pictured in this photo. Verification that this photo in fact shows the building at 817 Main was not located. The 1908 Sanborn fire insurance map for Louisville reveals a billiard hall in the correct location to be this building. It shows as a rectangular building situated right on the street. Unfortunately, the identification of the lot numbers is not accurate on the 1908