State Theatre

How could they demolish this building? It's a crime.

Here are some photos from the San Diego Historical Society:

http://www.sandiegohistory.org/collections/theaters/images/6188-13.jpg

http://www.sandiegohistory.org/collections/theaters/images/6188.jpg

http://www.sandiegohistory.org/collections/theaters/images/op16875.jpg

A crime indeed!

Really cool pictures ken mc. I liked the concession pictures...very stylist.

Another beautiful example of Art Modern by Mr. Lee that is sadly no longer with us to enjoy! Most of S. Charles Lee's theaters that were designed during this period are now gone.

Does anyone know the date it was demolished?

Clarkus,

I'm not for sure on this, but the STATE THEATRE was probably another victim of Ted Mann. He put the big doom on hundreds of theatres in the mid 70's. He was a great showman.

Clarkus....the "big doom" explain your post please.

Clarkus..... The "The Big Doom" is sort of common knowledge among the long time employees of Fox West Coast/National General Theatres. I was employed with them since age 15 til Mann bought out the entire chain of nationwide theatres. Within a year after he bought it he started closing or leasing out the majority of theatres. I was in the San Francisco area, where NGC had many theatres between SF and San Jose. By 1977-1978 he had closed every theatre or sold the property to developers. A chain of theatres that exceeded over 600 for many years was widdled down to less than 40 to present. He was not a showman, he was really just a real estate tycoon. After he messed up a wonderful chain of theatres he died. His wife Rhonda Flemming now holds on to the proceeds of the once wonderful company I and so many others once loved.

Here are two 1983 photos:

Photo1

Photo2

Ted Mann, must be related to Joe Cinnemette..