Address was 141 West Broadway, same as the previous Grand Theatre on the same site.
I added a 1971 photo and the same bank building to the Sparta’s left is still standing in the July 2019 street view.
The former Sparta Theatre site is still a grass covered vacant lot, with part of the perimeter foundation still visible.
That October 5th 1952 print ad does not mention it as a Grand Opening.
Particularly with what amounts to a second run film.
The history link I posted above is specific that it opened August 9, 1952 with “The African Queen”.
Here is a working link for the opening credits of “The Wanderers” set in 1963, filmed in 1978. RKO Fordham Theatre at the head end. Previous link went dead.
The films on the marquee were the same two at the Texas Theatre where Oswald was caught after the slaying of JFK.
An event also noted in the film.
Address was 141 West Broadway, same as the previous Grand Theatre on the same site. I added a 1971 photo and the same bank building to the Sparta’s left is still standing in the July 2019 street view. The former Sparta Theatre site is still a grass covered vacant lot, with part of the perimeter foundation still visible.
I received this update/explanation for the Arclight closures via the petition organizers for the Cinerama Dome in LA.
https://www.change.org/p/arclight-save-the-dome/u/28910244?cs_tk=AuZ6fn44SHs0AAbngWAAAXicyyvNyQEABF8BvEEE5lCJ0YxdgM-xBhJf5HY%3D&utm_campaign=9220e332d88645048ca904ca4cc972fe&utm_content=initial_v0_4_0&utm_medium=email&utm_source=petition_update&utm_term=cs
You should try uploading it directly to this page in the comments.
I received this update/explanation for the closure via the petition organizers.
https://www.change.org/p/arclight-save-the-dome/u/28910244?cs_tk=AuZ6fn44SHs0AAbngWAAAXicyyvNyQEABF8BvEEE5lCJ0YxdgM-xBhJf5HY%3D&utm_campaign=9220e332d88645048ca904ca4cc972fe&utm_content=initial_v0_4_0&utm_medium=email&utm_source=petition_update&utm_term=cs
Circa 1956 photo added via Swanand Natu.
1964 photo that will enlarge within Flickr link.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/33216291@N08/5517282238/in/photolist-9pxvMQ-8rGu1e-eDxdAn-b7wVxF-bJav9g-7DYT5c-7DMoFb-8guC8K-dMPHgK-ecjmcA-7DHxyc-9pxvLA-8rKz7b-7E3h2y-7DYyya-9pxvJN-8mTiYX-8rKztC-8mWsCf-fwJp79-eiD1gv-dRShLi-dXzgZB-8mWt2o-8mWt17-8mWsMG-8mWsZ7-8mTj6Z-8mWsK5-8mTj3P-dWpEsa-aFT5rz-edjBhE-dtaG5Z-eenh3v-8b2we7-8t875q-dW9d3r-cd3EkC-e9c1ct-eiJJzw-eiJQww-fdLXLS-fd1ivu-frCW7R-fcPKyi-fdbgDd-ehRCdt-cd3EX5-92u4VD-ehXmqh
1964 photo that will enlarge within Flickr link.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/33216291@N08/5517282238/in/photolist-9pxvMQ-8rGu1e-eDxdAn-b7wVxF-bJav9g-7DYT5c-7DMoFb-8guC8K-dMPHgK-ecjmcA-7DHxyc-9pxvLA-8rKz7b-7E3h2y-7DYyya-9pxvJN-8mTiYX-8rKztC-8mWsCf-fwJp79-eiD1gv-dRShLi-dXzgZB-8mWt2o-8mWt17-8mWsMG-8mWsZ7-8mTj6Z-8mWsK5-8mTj3P-dWpEsa-aFT5rz-edjBhE-dtaG5Z-eenh3v-8b2we7-8t875q-dW9d3r-cd3EkC-e9c1ct-eiJJzw-eiJQww-fdLXLS-fd1ivu-frCW7R-fcPKyi-fdbgDd-ehRCdt-cd3EX5-92u4VD-ehXmqh
Fox Ritz sign upper right in this Getty Images link.
https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/civil-defense-billboard-with-old-cars-in-front-news-photo/590960634?irgwc=1&esource=AFF_GI_IR_TinEye_77643&asid=TinEye&cid=GI&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=TinEye&utm_content=77643
Another 1885 photo, enlargeable within Flickr link.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/cornelluniversitylibrary/3678911482?fbclid=IwAR03fDKskrPrawiCWO2JzuqmgEqB2kmoMDPYpjEbhKnPqz6lcKzhJ_FwC8E
The Fort Wood Theatre mentioned is listed as Park Cinema on CT. It increased the seats to 1,234 at some point. Park Cinema CT page below.
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/37057
Variety article about The Doors seeing “2001: A Space Odyssey” at Cinerama Dome.
https://variety.com/2021/film/news/cinerama-dome-the-doors-jim-morrison-ray-manzarek-2001-1234951001/?fbclid=IwAR2Unrldu3X2EE9Q8IAZewQIuuAW22rtwPuupFKyID8kvY4U_F7denIMqdU
Variety piece on Cinerama Dome.
https://variety.com/gallery/cinerama-dome-photos-history-arclight-hollywood/cinerama-theater-hollywood-1963/?fbclid=IwAR1D02BkUAbkKJf7GwR2jb62n5MXqon9LQrkDRaYgQie5EZ-5whufgy9HCQ
That is sad news. Here is the Hollywood Reporter article.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/arclight-cinemas-and-pacific-theatres-to-close?fbclid=IwAR3iIwHlJva9wA7j1K_hWdTFF5fI1SVy0-2Os5e6NNb6omk2liKZn4LQh3Q
Two articles pertaining to the status of Shadowood 16.
https://therealdeal.com/miami/2021/04/06/terranova-wins-suit-against-regal-cinemas-over-807k-in-unpaid-rent-at-boca-raton-shopping-center/?irclickid=XXXRgPRJmxyLUyawUx0Mo3ZwUkESs-SeIzORU00&irgwc=1&utm_source=impact&utm_medium=af
https://www.indiewire.com/2021/04/arclight-eviction-notice-regal-landlords-theater-battles-1234628381/?fbclid=IwAR0vv0hCOECyo2zIAuAVrjiHRrDtGZx1KhDf-1WWztGXAWIJFe4GLmB26jw
River Oaks Theatre mentioned in this article.
https://www.indiewire.com/2021/04/arclight-eviction-notice-regal-landlords-theater-battles-1234628381/?fbclid=IwAR0vv0hCOECyo2zIAuAVrjiHRrDtGZx1KhDf-1WWztGXAWIJFe4GLmB26jw
Arclight Culver City faces eviction.
https://www.indiewire.com/2021/04/arclight-eviction-notice-regal-landlords-theater-battles-1234628381/?fbclid=IwAR0vv0hCOECyo2zIAuAVrjiHRrDtGZx1KhDf-1WWztGXAWIJFe4GLmB26jw
Update: Likely October 1967, Lansbury’s return after vacation sign changes.
The motel is gone. There is a Home Depot on the site today.
davidocoppock, it opened August 9, 1952. The ad reads “Grand Opening Tomorrow”, which would have been the 9th in a newspaper dated the 8th.
Nice! Thanks!
That October 5th 1952 print ad does not mention it as a Grand Opening. Particularly with what amounts to a second run film. The history link I posted above is specific that it opened August 9, 1952 with “The African Queen”.
Marquee update.
http://www.lakecountyexam.com/news/alger-marquee-refurbishment-takes-first-step/article_4c56e704-9715-11eb-8c17-eb1c1e63992b.html?fbclid=IwAR1M2Hib91Z0uXDW3ym-KSw1XMTl0pmmXEdA34USgxWWxO2x6hviGeKW02k
Facebook post with a 1933 photo during interior renovations. Credit Northern Indiana Historical Society.
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10225159939055248&set=gm.3738466246247579
1927 photo added credit Joe Barron.
Here is a working link for the opening credits of “The Wanderers” set in 1963, filmed in 1978. RKO Fordham Theatre at the head end. Previous link went dead. The films on the marquee were the same two at the Texas Theatre where Oswald was caught after the slaying of JFK. An event also noted in the film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OL7_Xa1Q48