Ed, I’ve always enjoyed looking at your photos. It’s great that they are all now in one folder. I’ve been waiting patiently for this feature so I could upload my photos. I hope everyone enjoys them even though I’ve only made it through my Illinois folder so far.
Went by to take pictures of the Princess yesterday and found it closed and for sale due to “owner’s heart condition” with the years of operation on the middle marquee. Plan to get a Flickr account after the first of the year and will post the pictures.
Chris, in viewing other posts on this and other boards, I find your knowledge of the St Louis area, and particularly the north St Louis area, second to none. While I am a south side guy, I too remember looking regularly at the movie listings from that era and must agree with you about the type of movies that were showing in at the Thunderbird. Given the choice, I’ll take your recollections over anyone else’s “facts”.
The only other vintage theater in Springfield still standing is the Esquire, and it in no way resembles its original look. The Southtown is a must-see if you are in the area.
Thanks to all for the encouragement. Lauren, I’m enjoying your collection as well. And Chris, I’m getting to my St Louis pics soon.
Ed, I’ve always enjoyed looking at your photos. It’s great that they are all now in one folder. I’ve been waiting patiently for this feature so I could upload my photos. I hope everyone enjoys them even though I’ve only made it through my Illinois folder so far.
As you can see from my recent photo the Petite 4 has not been demolished but has been recycled into a church.
Theater is closed and demolished. A new bank has been built on the site.
Went by to take pictures of the Princess yesterday and found it closed and for sale due to “owner’s heart condition” with the years of operation on the middle marquee. Plan to get a Flickr account after the first of the year and will post the pictures.
Chris, I understand what you mean about missing the Holiday. I get sick everytime I pass the South Twin site and see a Dierberg’s.
Chris, in viewing other posts on this and other boards, I find your knowledge of the St Louis area, and particularly the north St Louis area, second to none. While I am a south side guy, I too remember looking regularly at the movie listings from that era and must agree with you about the type of movies that were showing in at the Thunderbird. Given the choice, I’ll take your recollections over anyone else’s “facts”.
Are tours available to the public? I will be in New York in August and would love to see this gem.
Chuck, the link above doesn’t work any longer and I would love to see the picture of the Tower. Please contact me if you can send it.
The South City was not demolished. This rather nondescript theater was simply gutted and turned into retail space.
The only other vintage theater in Springfield still standing is the Esquire, and it in no way resembles its original look. The Southtown is a must-see if you are in the area.