Nice article with a update on The Booth here: https://abandonedks.com/booth-theatre/?fbclid=IwAR09AGa3YbjzOuNs1Yde3K73HDbOZriclaJnS1qSGZZEOOvjZ3nfd2boCok
The pictures on this page are all of Woodfield One and Two which was located OUTSIDE the Mall. There was also a Woodfield 3 and 4 located outside the mall. These should have their own page. The theaters inside the mall were separate.
Still don’t know how a renovation is going to work considering the parking situation around the theatre, but more power to them as they try to restore this old house! Here’s a link to the story: http://kdminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=797&ArticleID=69898
Some great photos in this story about the Congress renovation. http://chicago.curbed.com/archives/2015/01/26/one-last-look-at-the-congress-theater-before-its-big-makeover.php
“Chip Off the Old Block” was released in February of 1944 and starred Donald O'Conner, Ann Blyth, Arthur Treacher, Mantan Moreland and “The Jivin' Jacks and Jill”.
The dome has survived and the theater is being restored.
http://www.thewoodstockindependent.com/August-2013/Cinema-restores-original-Woodstock-theater/
Interesting this theater is a complete duplicate of the AMC 30 in Covina, CA. I’ve been to both and other than the enclosed ticket area to accomodate the cold Illinois winters, it is the same.
This is GREAT news. This is a really great neighborhood theater. A gem that everyone should take the opportunity to experience. And if the Patio can make a comeback, maybe the Cubs can too.
Nice article with a update on The Booth here: https://abandonedks.com/booth-theatre/?fbclid=IwAR09AGa3YbjzOuNs1Yde3K73HDbOZriclaJnS1qSGZZEOOvjZ3nfd2boCok
There is a much better photo of that mural on page two of the photo section. The one on page 1 is all blurry.
http://loyolaphoenix.com/2017/11/remembering-rogers-parks-iconic-granada-theatre/
Still talking about some sort of revival…https://la.curbed.com/2017/11/16/16666250/reseda-theater-renovation-laemmle
The pictures on this page are all of Woodfield One and Two which was located OUTSIDE the Mall. There was also a Woodfield 3 and 4 located outside the mall. These should have their own page. The theaters inside the mall were separate.
Story about the life and death of the Paramount. http://southonspring.com/paramount-theater-downtown/
Still don’t know how a renovation is going to work considering the parking situation around the theatre, but more power to them as they try to restore this old house! Here’s a link to the story: http://kdminer.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=797&ArticleID=69898
Yes, is anyone there?
Some great photos in this story about the Congress renovation. http://chicago.curbed.com/archives/2015/01/26/one-last-look-at-the-congress-theater-before-its-big-makeover.php
“Chip Off the Old Block” was released in February of 1944 and starred Donald O'Conner, Ann Blyth, Arthur Treacher, Mantan Moreland and “The Jivin' Jacks and Jill”.
The dome has survived and the theater is being restored. http://www.thewoodstockindependent.com/August-2013/Cinema-restores-original-Woodstock-theater/
According to the IMDB, “Counterfeit” opened May 25th, 1936. But this shot of the lobby looks a lot like the way I remembered it 40 years later.
I remember this interior and color scheme well.
These are very sad but amazing series of photos. Thanks for posting.
“On an Island with You” opened in May of 1948. “The Checkered Coat” is supposed to have opened in July of that same year.
Cornel Wilde and Jean Wallace arrive at the premiere in October of 1957.
Check out the cars in this shot!
In comparison to some of the downtown theaters and the nearby Crest, th auditorium is pretty plain.
Reopening is here! http://taftindependent.com/foxy-lady-opens-once-again-p246-90.htm
Interesting this theater is a complete duplicate of the AMC 30 in Covina, CA. I’ve been to both and other than the enclosed ticket area to accomodate the cold Illinois winters, it is the same.
I think you can safely delete this blurry picture.
Was this the size of the re-opening night “crowd”? If so, I don’t know if the Patio will remain open for too long.
This site just keeps getting better and better. Best of luck!
This is GREAT news. This is a really great neighborhood theater. A gem that everyone should take the opportunity to experience. And if the Patio can make a comeback, maybe the Cubs can too.
Great news! The Patio is on the “MUST SEE” list when I get back in town!