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1940s Postcard Interior of the Historic Pabst Theater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Pabst Theater inMilwaukee, Wisconsin. The theater is known for its opulent, late 19th-century splendor, including. Next Day Shipping The interior shown on the vintage postcard is the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin . Opened in 1895 by brewer Frederick Pabst, it is the fourth-oldest continuously operating theater in the United States and is a designated National Historic Landmark . The theater is known for its opulent, late 19th-century splendor, including: Architecture: A traditional proscenium stage with two balconies and a total capacity of approximately 1,300 people. Ornate Features: A massive Austrian crystal chandelier and intricate ornamental plasterwork throughout the auditorium. Historical Significance: It was saved from potential closure in 1971 by a sold-out concert by Black Sabbath , after management mistakenly booked the hard rock band thinking they were a theatrical play