Comments from Cakeight - Cinema Treasures

Cakeight commented about Liberty Theatre on Jul 14, 2010 at 1:18 am

Here are a few recent photos of the Liberty, sans Mexico sign…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakeight/4791945417
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakeight/4791945309
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakeight/4791933837

Cakeight commented about Fox Theater on Jun 12, 2010 at 9:15 pm

A little Photoshop magic on the landmark tower…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakeight/4681264450/

Cakeight commented about Tower Square Cinemas on Mar 24, 2010 at 10:56 pm

Recent news:
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Cakeight commented about Tower Theatre on Mar 9, 2010 at 10:52 pm

Here a couple of recent photos of the marquee:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakeight/4413362528
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakeight/4412645655

Cakeight commented about Wilson Theatre on Mar 9, 2010 at 10:37 pm

Here are some recent photos of the theatre:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakeight/4413413042
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakeight/4412634221

Cakeight commented about Crest Theatre on Nov 7, 2009 at 11:12 pm

I’ve admired the beautiful exterior of the Crest for years. I happened to be in Fresno today, so I stopped by the theatre to take a few pictures-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakeight/4084536369
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakeight/4084535535
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakeight/4084534639

While I was there, I had a lovely chat with the current owner, Gloria Leon. She invited me in (as she does anyone she happens to see) and showed me the amazing interior. Although few lights were on, it was still beautiful -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakeight/4084532673
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakeight/4085289244

The theatre is currently being rented out for concerts, film screenings and other events. Gloria and her small, but dedicated crew are hoping to restore the building to its former glory. With a very limited budget, they are trying to renovate and paint as much as they can. She said the next big project is the restoration of the marquee, which is currently lacking much of its neon. They are also hoping to find someone to repair the beautiful, but cracking terrazzo entry. Gloria said that they are trying to start a fundraising project, but that they aren’t having much success. I told her that I would try to get the ball rolling here at Cinema Treasures. The Crest Theatre contact information is listed at the top of this page. Let’s see if we can help bring another theatre back!! :)

Cakeight commented about Warnor's Theatre on Jul 13, 2009 at 10:27 pm

Here is another recent shot:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakeight/3714781977

Cakeight commented about Porter Theatre on Jul 13, 2009 at 10:24 pm

Here is a current photo of the marquee:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakeight/3715575546

I remember watching movies at the Porter as a child in the 1980’s. The building is currently undergoing renovations and is for lease.

Cakeight commented about Nile Theatre on Jul 13, 2009 at 10:17 pm

Here are some recent photos of the Nile:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakeight/3714662263
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakeight/3714663303
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakeight/3715475172

Cakeight commented about Fox Theater on Jul 13, 2009 at 9:47 pm

Here are some recent pics of the Fox:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakeight/3715526118/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakeight/3714714531/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakeight/3714713307/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakeight/3715519776/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakeight/3714708277/

A close-up of the neon.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakeight/3714712169/

The incredible terrazzo floor!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakeight/3714711029/