The French Sharpshooters Rifle Range inside the New Bedford Orpehum Building
November 20th, 2011
The French Sharpshooters began in the city's north end as a French benevolent society. This organization would be called upon to help New Bedford's French Canadian community in times of need, as well as organizing social events.
The organization grew and constructed the French Sharpshooters Hall on South Water street to hold events, dances, socials, drills and shooting tournaments. Le Club des Francs-Tireurs was instrumental in raising and training recruits for both World Wars.
The organization also formed marching bands that competed regionally.
The Orpheum Theatre was leased from the Sharpshooter’s to the Orpheum Circuit of Boston. The club ultimately disbanded in 1968 due to poor membership.
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The French Sharpshooters Rifle Range inside the New Bedford Orpehum Building
November 20th, 2011
The French Sharpshooters began in the city's north end as a French benevolent society. This organization would be called upon to help New Bedford's French Canadian community in times of need, as well as organizing social events.
The organization grew and constructed the French Sharpshooters Hall on South Water street to hold events, dances, socials, drills and shooting tournaments. Le Club des Francs-Tireurs was instrumental in raising and training recruits for both World Wars.
The organization also formed marching bands that competed regionally.
The Orpheum Theatre was leased from the Sharpshooter’s to the Orpheum Circuit of Boston. The club ultimately disbanded in 1968 due to poor membership.
Tags: New Bedford Massachusetts United States French Sharpshooters orpheum NRA rifle range Le Club des Francs-Tireurs theater Theatre whaling city abandoned urbex hdr urban exploring Frank C. Grace Trig Photography
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The French Sharpshooters Rifle Range inside the New Bedford Orpehum Building
November 20th, 2011
The French Sharpshooters began in the city's north end as a French benevolent society. This organization would be called upon to help New Bedford's French Canadian community in times of need, as well as organizing social events.
The organization grew and constructed the French Sharpshooters Hall on South Water street to hold events, dances, socials, drills and shooting tournaments. Le Club des Francs-Tireurs was instrumental in raising and training recruits for both World Wars.
The organization also formed marching bands that competed regionally.
The Orpheum Theatre was leased from the Sharpshooter’s to the Orpheum Circuit of Boston. The club ultimately disbanded in 1968 due to poor membership.
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The French Sharpshooters Rifle Range inside the New Bedford Orpehum Building
November 20th, 2011
The French Sharpshooters began in the city's north end as a French benevolent society. This organization would be called upon to help New Bedford's French Canadian community in times of need, as well as organizing social events.
The organization grew and constructed the French Sharpshooters Hall on South Water street to hold events, dances, socials, drills and shooting tournaments. Le Club des Francs-Tireurs was instrumental in raising and training recruits for both World Wars.
The organization also formed marching bands that competed regionally.
The Orpheum Theatre was leased from the Sharpshooter’s to the Orpheum Circuit of Boston. The club ultimately disbanded in 1968 due to poor membership.
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"The Orpheum opened on April 15th, 1912 at a very important time in American history. Little did the people know at the ”Grand Opening” that the Titanic would sink on that very same night. This was just before World War I, when the City’s mills were busy, the economy was good even though the whaling industry was slowly declining.
The Orpheum was constructed under the ownership of The French Sharpshooter’s Club of New Bedford. This esteemed group operated a ballroom and armored shooting range in the building for nearly fifty years. Le Club des Francs-Tireurs had many events such as dances, benefits, and shooting tournaments. The Club was instrumental in raising and training recruits for both World Wars. The theatre was leased from the Sharpshooter’s to the Orpheum Circuit of Boston."
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