Bellingham, Washington State theater token

[highnam]

Hello Tnet-
I found this Theater token in a shop in Bellingham, Washington State
I believe the theater was built in Bellingham around 1927 and still hosts events like movie screenings, bands and comedy acts etc.
Curious about the use of this token and perhaps a date range, I could not find much in research, but I love the look of this token and history of the theater.
Thank you

 

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[1637]

cool token, maybe check with them?

 

[1637]

hey, maybe a hat or coat check

 

[Tony in SC]

Good find! The slot tells me that It was used like a fob, maybe on a ribbon or short strap?

 

[highnam]

hey, maybe a hat or coat check

Very interesting suggestion, thank you

 

[highnam]

Good find! The slot tells me that It was used like a fob, maybe on a ribbon or short strap?

That is why I post here, excellent feedback

 

[Mackaydon]

"1637" nailed it !!
"A little doorway under the main staircase leads to what once served as the cloak room, where a hat check girl collected gentlemen's hats and coats, as well as ladies' capes and cloaks—standard attire for an evening at a movie palace." It's a cloak room token.
Source: Page 15/33 here:

https://cedar.wwu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1092&context=klipsun_magazine

The theater opened April 29, 1927.
Don in SoCal

 

[highnam]

"1637" nailed it !!
"A little doorway under the main staircase leads to what once served as the cloak room, where a hat check girl collected gentlemen's hats and coats, as well as ladies' capes and cloaks—standard attire for an evening at a movie palace." It's a cloak room token.
Source: Page 15/33 here:

https://cedar.wwu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1092&context=klipsun_magazine

The theater opened April 29, 1927.
Don in SoCal

Thank you for that link, the article even mentioned the hat/ cloak room.
Awesome.

 

[Digger RJ]

View attachment 2133497Hello Tnet-
I found this Theater token in a shop in Bellingham, Washington State
I believe the theater was built in Bellingham around 1927 and still hosts events like movie screenings, bands and comedy acts etc.
Curious about the use of this token and perhaps a date range, I could not find much in research, but I love the look of this token and history of the theater.
Thank you

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Coinstar magnet]

View attachment 2133497Hello Tnet-
I found this Theater token in a shop in Bellingham, Washington State
I believe the theater was built in Bellingham around 1927 and still hosts events like movie screenings, bands and comedy acts etc.
Curious about the use of this token and perhaps a date range, I could not find much in research, but I love the look of this token and history of the theater.
Thank you

Nice find...I lived in Washington State most of my life...if you get a chance pay a visit to the Sparks museum in Bellingham...you won't be disappointed...