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DavidZornig commented about Devon Theatre on Apr 10, 2019 at 2:34 pm

Cool. The IDOT site is usually pretty finicky when it comes to downloading away from. And you were able to enlarge it too.

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DavidZornig commented about Devon Theatre on Apr 10, 2019 at 11:05 am

Devon vertical sign can be seen in the below 1937 IDOT photo when enlarged within the site.

http://collections.carli.illinois.edu/cdm/ref/collection/uic_idot/id/94/

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DavidZornig commented about Crisper version of the 1928 photo. on Apr 10, 2019 at 8:05 am

Ann Arbor District Library Photo.

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DavidZornig commented about Majestic Theater on Apr 10, 2019 at 8:05 am

Ann Arbor District Library Photo.

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DavidZornig commented about Rialto Theater on Apr 10, 2019 at 7:48 am

1918 photo & description added courtesy Vintage Cinema Ads Facebook page.

The Rialto in Butte MT, where the theater had the local fire department do a full appearance to advertise a fire-department related movie called “The Still Alarm”.

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DavidZornig commented about Capitol Center on Apr 10, 2019 at 7:42 am

Sold to a church in March 2018 with services expected to start in September of that year.

https://www.wvgazettemail.com/business/church-buys-capitol-center-theatre-says-it-will-remain-available/article_e2491e69-bca4-54a5-884e-c9525421b62a.html

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DavidZornig commented about Hippodrome Theatre on Apr 10, 2019 at 7:30 am

1921 photo added courtesy Vintage Cinema Ads Facebook page.

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DavidZornig commented about Central Square Theatre on Apr 10, 2019 at 7:28 am

1922 photo added courtesy Vintage Cinema Ads Facebook page.

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DavidZornig commented about Capitol 6 Theatre on Apr 10, 2019 at 7:26 am

2012 video of a Capitol ghost sign revealed during demolition of a nearby building. Google: “Grandma’s Boy Capitol Vancouver Ghost Sign” for multiple images.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7K41C8ucWWM

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DavidZornig commented about Garrick Cinema on Apr 10, 2019 at 7:05 am

1964 image and description added courtesy Vintage Cinema Ads Facebook page. Indicates it was called Little Fox Theatre at that time.

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DavidZornig commented about Cinema 1-2 on Apr 9, 2019 at 7:45 pm

Multiple other photos added, with one as Cinema 1-2 it’s name prior to closing.

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DavidZornig commented about Cinema 1-2 on Apr 9, 2019 at 6:57 pm

Tornado damage photo added credit G. Carlton Hill, 4:50PM April 3, 1974. Courtesy Greene County Ohio Historical Society. Different marquee than the B&W pic, but Singer’s next door confirms it’s the same theatre.

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DavidZornig commented about Mahoning Drive-In on Apr 7, 2019 at 5:35 pm

Video of the unveiling of the repaired marquee last May.

https://www.tnonline.com/mahoning-drive-theater-unveils-repaired-marquee?fbclid=IwAR0XtAomdRnGHBbqBMMVX5TgQ9zQl-bMYSTurxw-P2ollaUWSjnYxA3Tleo

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DavidZornig commented about Mahoning Drive-In on Apr 7, 2019 at 5:33 pm

Go-Fund-Me page for their wind damaged screen.

https://www.gofundme.com/save-the-mahoning-screen?fbclid=IwAR22WmlebYrqjYy3s_g4MBdY36Bwm3mabDPgXcioVd5Lq9acn3DTI38nuIQ

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DavidZornig commented about Ohio Theatre on Apr 7, 2019 at 5:07 pm

TCM ran “Some Came Running” tonight, and a post film piece on the filming in Madison. After a guided tour of the town’s buildings in their respective scenes, it concludes at the Ohio Theatre. It appeared to be from the `90s or maybe a little later.

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DavidZornig commented about Grand Theater on Apr 7, 2019 at 2:51 pm

In the below 2010 YouTube link, Lorraine Boyce the first woman mayor of Escondido recalls her part in the closure of the Pussycat Theatre.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfFnlcs12oU

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DavidZornig commented about Norwalk Theatre on Apr 7, 2019 at 2:41 pm

1966 “Batman” promotion.

https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Image/IM11234

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DavidZornig commented about Hippodrome Theatre on Apr 6, 2019 at 7:36 pm

Full width version of the 1921 photo added credit Jack White Photograph Collection. Courtesy of the Special Collections, UTA Library.

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DavidZornig commented about Rhapsody Theater on Apr 5, 2019 at 6:28 pm

Photo added as Congregation Beth Israel Anshe Yanova.
Via Mark Reiner.

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DavidZornig commented about Magic Lantern Theatre on Apr 4, 2019 at 7:50 pm

Listed for $65,000. One lobby photo in the listing.

https://www.berkshirehathawayhs.com/commercial-for-sale/141-1st-St-Smithton-PA-15479-262187496

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DavidZornig commented about Huntridge Performing Arts Theatre on Apr 4, 2019 at 7:46 pm

Status should be changed back to Closed.
Owner facing litigation again.

https://lasvegassun.com/news/2019/apr/04/huntridge-theaters-future-uncertain/?fbclid=IwAR3DyDtLjFZssJWJnea93F0Dy6Wd3iG6P99u9P0tCyPWN1P8SD6AlpRbBg8

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DavidZornig commented about Bel-Air Drive-In on Apr 4, 2019 at 3:21 pm

April 23, 1950 article about Bel Air Drive-In owner Julius Geertz. Article will enlarge within link.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16rxpNJvHc1YLLprOg1xW9S0rvYK2PZ3M/view?fbclid=IwAR2TqA4-WkK5VoYFulnZcV1t-CYaZNaCnK-6riCNXQdCCZ5mrioMI_8WSqE

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DavidZornig commented about April 4th 1967 on Apr 4, 2019 at 9:32 am

Via Bob Greenhouse.

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DavidZornig commented about "Star Wars" re-release, 7/21/78-8/17/78 photo via Tim O'Neill. on Apr 3, 2019 at 6:51 pm

Update: Photo Credit Allan Zirlin.

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DavidZornig commented about 1955 photo courtesy of Melissa Moots Grau. on Apr 2, 2019 at 8:40 am

Per Vintage Columbus Facebook page. From the digital files of the Columbus Metropolitan Library and courtesy of our partners at Columbus Landmarks Foundation.