The vaudeville theatre, building, operation, management (1918)

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patrons often wish to call friends about tickets when they purpose purchasing, etc. All radiators should be recessed, as has been stated, provision should be made for wall frames and "lobby display" of photos, etc. Foyer Sanitary drinking fountains and entrances to ladies' and gentlemen's retiring rooms should be located here. Also, if desired, a room in which trays, cups, etc., may be kept for ushers' use in passing water. If this is done, pipe water here for cooler. All doors should be equipped with approved door checks that will close them noiselessly, but surely. Arrange both ladies' and gentlemen's retiring rooms so that persons passing in foyer cannot look into them. The foyer should be twelve to fifteen feet in width, from the standing rail to lobby doors or back wall. This not only will provide ample space in which to handle patrons to the various aisles, but sufficient revenue earning "standing room" to justify the width upon those occasions when all seats are sold. Boxes and Loggias Properly located, boxes add considerably to 84i