Comments from DavidZornig - Cinema Treasures

DavidZornig commented about Adler Theatre on Apr 3, 2018 at 8:55 am

Marquee being removed today.

http://qctimes.com/news/local/end-of-an-era-crew-tears-down-adler-theatre-marquee/article_18b2a854-34ab-59b1-bfc4-3d05bbfeb7e1.html

DavidZornig commented about Paramount Theatre on Mar 28, 2018 at 9:59 pm

Ha, I didn’t catch that. Had my contacts in for 10 hours…

DavidZornig commented about Paramount Theatre on Mar 28, 2018 at 8:03 pm

Mixed-use project in the planning stages, that would preserve the facade with a new building behind it.

https://jerseydigs-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/jerseydigs.com/redevelopment-plan-moving-forward-paramount-theater-newark/amp/

DavidZornig commented about Studebaker Theater & Playhouse Theater on Mar 28, 2018 at 6:09 pm

1885 photo as the Studebaker Building added via Raymond Kunst. Also Chicagology link below.

https://chicagology.com/goldenage/goldenage033/

DavidZornig commented about El Rey Theatre on Mar 26, 2018 at 11:18 pm

Undated photo added courtesy of Bill Lemon.

DavidZornig commented about Five Flags Center on Mar 26, 2018 at 9:14 pm

Undated photo as the Majestic added via Robert Ungs.

DavidZornig commented about State Theatre on Mar 26, 2018 at 8:58 pm

Summer 1969 photo added credit Joel J. Reisteter‎. Beneath the State Theatre marquee.

DavidZornig commented about Rex Theatre on Mar 26, 2018 at 2:45 pm

1947 photo added credit UWF Library. Black glossy facade on the storefronts to the left was called Vitrolite.

DavidZornig commented about Richey Suncoast Theatre on Mar 26, 2018 at 2:30 pm

1965 photo added courtesy of William Maytum.

DavidZornig commented about Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theater on Mar 26, 2018 at 2:24 pm

1948 Grand Opening photo courtesy of The Actors Playhouse at the Miracle Theater.

DavidZornig commented about Imperial Oil Centre for the Performing Arts on Mar 23, 2018 at 3:05 pm

1953 tornado photo added courtesy of Tony Ward. The then Capitol Theatre in the background on the far left with damaged marquee sign.

DavidZornig commented about Strand Theatre on Mar 23, 2018 at 12:17 pm

The Strand is being demolished according to this article, which has photos of ghost signs that were revealed when the walls were removed.

https://www.brandonsun.com/westman-this-week/if-ghost-signs-could-talk-477542583.html

DavidZornig commented about Loew's State Theatre on Mar 22, 2018 at 12:44 pm

1958 photo added via Al Ponte’s Time Machine-New York Facebook page.

DavidZornig commented about Beverly Theatre on Mar 22, 2018 at 12:17 pm

1935 photo added courtesy of J.J. Sedelmaier.

DavidZornig commented about Towne Theatre on Mar 20, 2018 at 7:37 pm

Three circa 1979 photos added via Emir Tutundzic.

DavidZornig commented about Nor Shor Theatre on Mar 19, 2018 at 2:34 pm

1972 photo added via Frank Thorne.

DavidZornig commented about Lyric Theatre on Mar 19, 2018 at 2:22 pm

6/16/59 and two 1976 photos added of the Lyric Theatre prior to demolition of the block. Via Gary Androsky.

DavidZornig commented about West Theatre on Mar 19, 2018 at 2:17 pm

Photo added via Frank Thorne, likely post `60s.

DavidZornig commented about Doric Theatre on Mar 19, 2018 at 2:12 pm

1941 photo added credit Maloree Mattson.

DavidZornig commented about Lyceum Theatre on Mar 19, 2018 at 2:08 pm

1925 & 1963 photos added.

DavidZornig commented about Granada Theatre on Mar 19, 2018 at 1:56 pm

1981 photo added credit Gary Androsky.

DavidZornig commented about Egyptian Theatre on Mar 19, 2018 at 11:15 am

Short piece about the Egyptian with photos.

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/egyptian-theatre

DavidZornig commented about Colonial Theatre on Mar 18, 2018 at 10:43 pm

Full size January 30, 1948 photo added courtesy Seattle Municipal Archives, item 41057. Via the Vintage Seattle Facebook page.

DavidZornig commented about October 18, 1953 photo credit Werner Lenggenhager, courtesy The Seattle Public Library. on Mar 18, 2018 at 10:32 pm

Copy courtesy of the Vintage Seattle Facebook page.

DavidZornig commented about Coliseum Theater on Mar 18, 2018 at 10:31 pm

October 18, 1953 photo added credit Werner Lenggenhager. Courtesy The Seattle Public Library