Going Out

Live entertainment and movies were popular leisure options in the 1920s. Elmira had several popular theaters, including the Lyceum, Mozart, Regent, Capitol, and Morley Theaters. Different theaters offered different types of entertainment. Some offered family-friendly fare, while hosted more “adult” performances. People also went to amusement parks, like Rorick’s Glen and Eldridge Park to enjoy dance pavilions, picnic areas, restaurants, and rides. Eldridge Park also had an arcade.

Mozart Theater The Mozart hosted movies, concerts, and plays.	Majestic Theatre, 1922-23 The Majestic Theatre offered a range of entertainments, including movies, sporting events, vaudeville, and even burlesque.	Dance Hall on the Narrows There were numerous area dance halls, including ones at Eldridge Park and Rorick's Glen.
Dress, 1925 The intricate details and beadwork on this dress were typical for wealthy women in this era.

Going Out

Mozart Theater

The Mozart hosted movies, concerts, and plays.

Majestic Theatre, 1922-23

The Majestic Theatre offered a range of entertainments, including movies, sporting events, vaudeville, and even burlesque.

Dance Hall on the Narrows

There were numerous area dance halls, including ones at Eldridge Park and Rorick's Glen.

Dress, 1925

The intricate details and beadwork on this dress were typical for wealthy women in this era.