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Fisher Theatre - Construction photos

The Fisher Theatre under construction on Sept. 26, 1928. Amazingly, it would open to the public less than two months later.

The Fisher Theatre's auditorium under construction Sept. 26, 1928. Amazingly, it would open to the public less than two months after this photo was taken.

The Fisher Theatre's auditorium under construction on Oct. 3, 1928. It would open a little more than a month after this photo was taken, testament to the speed and craftsmanship of the time.

The Fisher Theatre's auditorium on Oct. 3, 1928, a little more than a month before it would open to the public, believe it or not.

The Fisher Theatre auditorium under construction on Oct. 10, 1928.

The Fisher Theatre's auditorium on Oct. 13, 1928.

The Fisher Theatre's lobby under construction on Oct. 24, 1928.

The Fisher Theatre's auditorium on Oct. 24, 1928, about three weeks before its Nov. 16, 1928, opening night.

The Fisher Theatre's lobby during construction on Oct. 31, 1928.

The Fisher Theatre's plasterwork around a fountain in the lobby under construction on Oct. 31, 1928.

One of the Fisher Theatre's hallways on Nov. 9, 1928

A hallway in the Fisher Theatre as construction nears completion on Nov. 9, 1928.