I’m selling a bunch of old movie theater seats salvaged from a Masonic lodge built in the 1920s. 

I’ve uploaded photos here

They’re located in Dallas, Texas. I’m happy to ship anywhere in the U.S. if you have a shipping company that can pick them up.

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LOS ANGELES, CA — The Majestic Crest Theatre is featured in the opening montage of “The Tonight Show” with Conan O Brien!

Majestic Crest Theater is for for sale and is currently on the market.

Even though the flashing marquee could cause seizures at night, the interior of this Westwood theatre makes you feel like you slipped on a banana peel and ended up smack dab in Golden Age Hollywood. With an enormous screen and great sound (that’s right - one screen), Majestic Crest Theatre hosts new release independent films with vim and vigor. When you’re sitting in your comfortable seats, don’t forget to look up and watch the stars, just don’t let them distract you.The theater is currently operated by the existing owner, who would consider leasing back and continuing to operate the theater after a sale. Property has been just approved as a Historical monument and approved for The Mills Act Historical Property Contract Program which allows for the property tax reduction down to $17,500.00+/- per year.

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Approx. 240 Irwin Citation seats, small sizes. On a sloped floor, not appropriate for stadium seating.  Burgundy fabric, black plastic backs and black seat pans. No cupholders. Average condition.

$10.00 each. We are removing them Monday, Nov.2. For more info, call 917 880-9664 between 9 and 5. I can arrange for you to see them.

I have a 1 week old theatre screen I am selling. Viewing area measures 15’ high by 28’ wide. Overall dimensions are 18’ high by 28’8” wide. Standard perforations and comes on a hollow steel roller tube. 1.2 Gain. No frame or mounting hardware included. Small scuff mark on face of the screen that will come off with little effort. 

This screen was purchased brand new, installed for one week and then removed. Located close to Seattle, buyer pays shipping. Listed on EBay

CHULA VISTA, CA — The Vogue Theatre in the historic district of Chula Vista, California is for sale. Please contact Carey Pastor of Coldwell Banker Commercial for details (951) 252-9027.

I am looking for an Automatic Machine that stamps the tickets with the Name of the movie, etc. I am restoring an old movie theater and would like to get older machines - that work. Thanks

We are in possession of a complete set of approximately 500 very old marquee letters that were rescued from the basement of the Victoria Theater in Dayton Ohio in 1967.

Unlike newer letters (e.g. Adler) that were produced in the 1940’s, these letters are reverse-type cut outs, hand soldered with raised edges around each letter. Each letter has a grooved slot in the back to hold a piece of milk glass to allow for illumination from behind.

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COPPERAS COVE, TX — The nearly 60-year-old, 250 seat, single-screen Cove Theater in this small town about 55 miles SW of Waco is for sale, as its owner wishes to pursue an acting career. The theater has a rather, shall we say, polychromatic, facade.

Sanders said he is asking $400,000 for the theater. He said he has had an interested buyer since June, but the buyer was unable to come up with the capital because of the recession. Sanders decided to see if he could get other offers.

Of the calls and inquiries Sanders has received, he said the serious ones have been from people who likely would keep the movie theater open.

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The St. Elmo Historical Society has six 35 mm projectors for sale. Including the base, lamp, rectifiers, etc. We also have six film platters for sale and some tables. Some of this equipment is still in it’s original shipping containers. The rest is lightly used, with a little dust. Pictures of the Equipment can be found on our website at http://theelmo.org/html/equiptment_for_sale.html

We are a nonprofit group restoring small town 1941 theater, so the money from these items will go to good use.

To learn more about us visit our website at www.theelmo.org We’re always glad to hear from like minded people who have completed similar projects and always welcome tips, advice and encouragement.

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10 available, all working, projectors $1000 per, consoles $1000 per or take the lot for $17k Move quickly!  

Chris at 503.998.3200 or email aep30@comcast.net