Stanford Theatre
221 University Avenue,
Palo Alto,
CA
94022
221 University Avenue,
Palo Alto,
CA
94022
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The Stanford Theatre, a beautiful Greek/Assyrian style movie palace, first opened on June 9, 1925 with Reginald Denny in “I’ll Show You the Town”. It had an original seating capacity of 1,454. Operated by Fox West Coast Theatres, some remodeling was carried out in 1956 to the plans of Gale Santocono.
In 1987, the David and Lucille Packard Foundation purchased the theatre (located in downtown Palo Alto, California) to preserve the historic building and provide a proper setting for exhibiting films from Hollywood’s Golden Age.
The Stanford Theatre Foundation was established for the purpose of operating the theatre and promoting the preservation and public appreciation of classic films. Today, the theater’s programming consists of 100% classic films, primarily from the years 1920 through 1965.
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[Does anyone know how to contact the Stanford Theatre Foundation, or maybe the webmaster of the Stanford Theatre website? No info online, that I can find. I’d like to propose to them that they link their site to my blog…or that I manage a blog for them about their theatre and classic film in general….]
The best way (in fact, the only way I know of) to get in touch would be to write (yes, snail mail) David Packard c/o the Stanford Theatre:
221 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301-1712
I ’m not sure what the chances are of your proposal being adopted, but you can ask.
I can certainly understand your desire to have them link to your blog. The kicker with such an arrangement is that it often implies affiliation, (even if you tell people your site is “just a fan site”) as people often can’t/won’t read disclaimers.
Anyhow, my last name isn’t “Packard,” so you’ll have to write him and see what he thinks. :)
Well also Laura if you look above at the top of the page, you just might find a telephone number. From what I understand that is a way to contact people.
Since you’re located in Palo Alto, I am pretty sure that the Stanford Theatre is located in Palo Alto as well. Again, not sure I think there’s a map link there.Have you also considered an inperson visit with samples of your work, if this is so important to you.
If you were to read this entire entry you’ll notice that there’s actually a direct email address for the gm of this particular theatre for contact.
I can understand how you could have missed that. I mean if you can only make it through three items of a top ten list, it would be tough to notice that as well.
Dear hdtv267,
I find your comments sarcastic. I am completely new to this online world of websites, blogs, and so forth, and so I may have made some errors in missing information. Please understand that not everyone may be as quick as you would like them to be in their learning curve.
Thank you,
Laura
There is no learning curve when it comes to common sense.
August 2008 photo fo the Stanford courtesy Julia.
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The zone code for the street view should be 94301.
Here’s a few recent photos:
http://www.thewholeearthisfilledwithhisglory.com/theaters/191a.html
http://www.thewholeearthisfilledwithhisglory.com/theaters/191b.html
Heatherwind, I served with your grandfather, Capt. Guy Wathen on the PAPD back in the 60s – he was an amazing, one-of-a-kind man!
Thank you pedalmasher! That’s very kind of you to say. Sadly I only had the opportunity to meet him once before he passed away, but it was a day I’ll never forget. I greatly appreciate your taking the time to respond! :)
If you have the time, please write me at . He was such an amazing person who everyone respected. I’m curious as to when he retired, when he passed away, etc. Did he stay in Palo Alto after retirement? Thanks. Sandy