Comments from teecee - Cinema Treasures

Listing should be updated to Italian Renaissance style. P. Thornton Marye, architect. 4 stories. Concrete slab foundation. Flat ceramic roof. Restored in the 1980s to its original appearance.

teecee commented about Bala Theatre on Feb 23, 2005 at 8:19 pm

Library of congress has great photos:
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/
then type in: HABS, PA,46-BALA,2- in the search box

teecee commented about Midwest Theater on Feb 23, 2005 at 3:17 pm

Homepage at this link:
http://www.nebraskarts.com/midwest/

teecee commented about Orpheum Theater on Feb 23, 2005 at 3:13 pm

Beautiful photos at this link:
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Click on photos to expand them.

teecee commented about Rose Blumkin Performing Arts Center on Feb 23, 2005 at 3:08 pm

Yet more recent color photos and some history at this link:
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teecee commented about Egyptian Theatre on Feb 22, 2005 at 7:29 pm

Old photos & misc info at this link:
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teecee commented about Ashland Theatre on Feb 22, 2005 at 1:52 am

Photo on this link:
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teecee commented about Springs Theatre on Feb 22, 2005 at 1:40 am

Newer photo about halfway down on this link:
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teecee commented about Marion Theatre on Feb 22, 2005 at 1:38 am

small current picture at the top of this link:
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teecee commented about Babcock Theatre on Feb 18, 2005 at 1:05 pm

Great photos here:
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teecee commented about Ellen Theatre on Feb 18, 2005 at 1:04 pm

Link for photos:
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teecee commented about Rialto Theatre on Feb 18, 2005 at 12:58 pm

Tim:

You should add the theaters that you mention above. I know that some aren’t posted yet. (PS I am not sure which Boyd you are referencing). Put in what you know and I’m sure the researchers out there will add more information.

teecee commented about Stanley Theatre on Feb 18, 2005 at 12:54 pm

The Tampa theater has a working backlit “sky”. Sit in the balcony for the experience.

teecee commented about Stanley Theatre on Feb 17, 2005 at 7:26 pm

Two recent small (and non expandable) photos are at the bottom of this link:
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PS I wish I knew about the free tours of this theater a few months ago when I went to a show at Loews!

teecee commented about Oriental Theatre on Feb 17, 2005 at 5:57 pm

Great photos at this link:
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teecee commented about Moreland Theatre on Feb 17, 2005 at 5:54 pm

Current photos at this link (click each to expand):
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teecee commented about Fox Theatre on Feb 17, 2005 at 5:50 pm

Old photos & postcard at this link, which shows the transformation over the years:

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Note that the original theatre name was Helig.

teecee commented about Bagdad Theater on Feb 17, 2005 at 5:46 pm

Here is a link to some photos and history:
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teecee commented about Star Theater on Feb 17, 2005 at 5:38 pm

Old photos at this link:
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teecee commented about Orpheum Theatre on Feb 17, 2005 at 5:32 pm

Old postcard at this link:
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