So you’re saying a library, drawing no tax dollars whatsoever, with the same retail/condo mix as the theatre plan, which would generate revenue on the full property, would somehow generate more revenue? That’s what you’re all about, right? Makes no sense.
I don’t understand how the layout works. How are they planning on using the original auditorium? How do you put stadium seating in an old auditorium while keeping a closed balcony and using the main floor as a lobby? It doesn’t seem to make sense.
Some 1953 views of the Loop and several other loop theatres are available at Real Chicago: Chicago in the Fifties. The Capitol building was actually rather attractive in its original design, before it was modernized.
Some 1953 views of the Oriental and several other loop theatres are available at Real Chicago: Chicago in the Fifties. I believe the current marquee is essentially modeled after this one. Recently, due to the open-ended run of Wicked there, the marquee bulbs have been replaced by green ones! It’s a neat effect, cute.
Some 1953 views of the United Artists and several other loop theatres are available at Real Chicago: Chicago in the Fifties. Interesting to see the old marquee, before the more familiar huge wraparound. It must have been a real challenge to make a marquee work around a curved corner entrance.
“In St. Petersburg, Fla., however, the c. 1948 Royal Theatre, a designated local landmark, is undergoing a $600,000 renovation funded by block grants and private donations. Fitted with a marquee, the theater was one of the city’s few movie houses for African-Americans. "The community still fondly recalls going to the Royal with their soon-to-be husbands and wives on dates,” says Rick Smith, the city’s preservation planner. “So it has as much a social and cultural affiliation as an architectural one.”"
Well, for one thing, there is no November election. For another, if there were, petitions would be due the first week of July. And even if there were, it would likely be too late. But, you, know, other than that, capital plan! Where’s your documentation? Where’s your referendum? Schools and Libraries occasionally appear in a position on the ballots because they are entirely funded by the taxpayers, although they do not always and do not require approval by the electorate. Are you proposing that every single project funded by a municipality come to public vote? Good luck with that!
Paul-
I don’t see any references to sucessful projects on the site (I see you’ve updated it), which was what was in question. These are the only references I noted: “GVI currently has projects across the country and runs theatres in Havana and Pittsfield.” “GVI has been involved in several historic theatre projects across the country.” This is your opportunity to defend yourself; you’ve had a lot of negative things said about you here and in the press. This is your chance to show us what you’ve accomplished. I see you have a photo of the New Regal on the site; were you involved with it? I think your business plan has a lot of appeal and potential, and I wish you and the theatres you work with the greatest of success, but based on what i’ve seen from the public view of the Uptown, Uptown-Broadway, Portage, Sky Club, and Wheaton Grand, I, for one, would be hesitant to work with GVI. Of course, though, i’d love to be proven wrong.
“One only needs to see that a whopping 60 people showed up at a rally to save the theatre…from a town of 40,000+ people.”
Okay, Mr. Concerned Taxpayer. Let’s see how big of a rally you can get together in one week. We’ll see how many people you can contact, how many are willing to simply stand around in support. It’s not easy, and it has nothing to do with the size of the town. It’s absolutely ridiculous to suggest that there are 60 supporters because that’s how many showed up. Let’s say this were some popular 20-screen megaplex that suddenly decided it would close. Out of the thousand or so patrons daily, how many do you think would feel motivated to come to a rally for it? Not many. It’s about publicity. This theatre has been closed for years. There is probably a huge chunk of the population unaware of its existence.
I have a challenge for you, Concerned Taxpayer. Let’s see you get a rally organized for NEXT Saturday, same place, to celebrate the decision to destroy the theatre. Let’s see how many people YOU turn out. Then we can see which side really has more support, at least by your reasoning.
So you’re saying a library, drawing no tax dollars whatsoever, with the same retail/condo mix as the theatre plan, which would generate revenue on the full property, would somehow generate more revenue? That’s what you’re all about, right? Makes no sense.
I don’t understand how the layout works. How are they planning on using the original auditorium? How do you put stadium seating in an old auditorium while keeping a closed balcony and using the main floor as a lobby? It doesn’t seem to make sense.
/theaters/1560/ Looks to fit the bill.
Their website was terrible anyway.
Some 1953 views of the United Artists and several other loop theatres are available at Real Chicago: Chicago in the Fifties.
Some 1953 views of the Monroe and several other loop theatres are available at Real Chicago: Chicago in the Fifties.
Some 1953 views of the Loop and several other loop theatres are available at Real Chicago: Chicago in the Fifties. The Capitol building was actually rather attractive in its original design, before it was modernized.
The correct link for my above comment is here
The correct link for my above comment is here
Some 1953 views of the Oriental and several other loop theatres are available at Real Chicago: Chicago in the Fifties. I believe the current marquee is essentially modeled after this one. Recently, due to the open-ended run of Wicked there, the marquee bulbs have been replaced by green ones! It’s a neat effect, cute.
Some 1953 views of the United Artists and several other loop theatres are available at Real Chicago: Chicago in the Fifties. Interesting to see the old marquee, before the more familiar huge wraparound. It must have been a real challenge to make a marquee work around a curved corner entrance.
Here is another lobby view
Here is a nice July 1941 view under the marquee from the Library of Congress
I believe this July 1940 Library of Congress image is of the Monroe.
Further photos and information are available through a search at http://memory.loc.gov
Here is a 1970s photo from the library of congress
Here is a December 8, 2004 photo of Jay Warren at the Pickwick Console
This would be very bad, and I hope the antitrust authorities react properly.
“In St. Petersburg, Fla., however, the c. 1948 Royal Theatre, a designated local landmark, is undergoing a $600,000 renovation funded by block grants and private donations. Fitted with a marquee, the theater was one of the city’s few movie houses for African-Americans. "The community still fondly recalls going to the Royal with their soon-to-be husbands and wives on dates,” says Rick Smith, the city’s preservation planner. “So it has as much a social and cultural affiliation as an architectural one.”"
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It looks like somebody either reopened it or tried to as the ‘Cinadome’ (sp). I can’t say it looks like they tried too hard.
http://www.polarinertia.com/may04/quonset07.htm
http://www.polarinertia.com/may04/quonset06.htm
http://www.polarinertia.com/may04/quonset08.htm
Well, for one thing, there is no November election. For another, if there were, petitions would be due the first week of July. And even if there were, it would likely be too late. But, you, know, other than that, capital plan! Where’s your documentation? Where’s your referendum? Schools and Libraries occasionally appear in a position on the ballots because they are entirely funded by the taxpayers, although they do not always and do not require approval by the electorate. Are you proposing that every single project funded by a municipality come to public vote? Good luck with that!
I’m a college student, but I am involved with the Des Plaines Theatre.
Paul-
I don’t see any references to sucessful projects on the site (I see you’ve updated it), which was what was in question. These are the only references I noted: “GVI currently has projects across the country and runs theatres in Havana and Pittsfield.” “GVI has been involved in several historic theatre projects across the country.” This is your opportunity to defend yourself; you’ve had a lot of negative things said about you here and in the press. This is your chance to show us what you’ve accomplished. I see you have a photo of the New Regal on the site; were you involved with it? I think your business plan has a lot of appeal and potential, and I wish you and the theatres you work with the greatest of success, but based on what i’ve seen from the public view of the Uptown, Uptown-Broadway, Portage, Sky Club, and Wheaton Grand, I, for one, would be hesitant to work with GVI. Of course, though, i’d love to be proven wrong.
“One only needs to see that a whopping 60 people showed up at a rally to save the theatre…from a town of 40,000+ people.”
Okay, Mr. Concerned Taxpayer. Let’s see how big of a rally you can get together in one week. We’ll see how many people you can contact, how many are willing to simply stand around in support. It’s not easy, and it has nothing to do with the size of the town. It’s absolutely ridiculous to suggest that there are 60 supporters because that’s how many showed up. Let’s say this were some popular 20-screen megaplex that suddenly decided it would close. Out of the thousand or so patrons daily, how many do you think would feel motivated to come to a rally for it? Not many. It’s about publicity. This theatre has been closed for years. There is probably a huge chunk of the population unaware of its existence.
I have a challenge for you, Concerned Taxpayer. Let’s see you get a rally organized for NEXT Saturday, same place, to celebrate the decision to destroy the theatre. Let’s see how many people YOU turn out. Then we can see which side really has more support, at least by your reasoning.
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