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DavidZornig commented about Cinema 1, 2 & 3 by Angelika on Feb 25, 2023 at 6:35 am

My guess is the cost to repair it is so high that they keep kicking the can down the road. If there is an alternate route that satisfies ADA requirements, it may be a long time unless the city leans on them.

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DavidZornig commented about Algonac Theatre on Feb 20, 2023 at 8:22 pm
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DavidZornig commented about Eric Allentown on Feb 20, 2023 at 7:15 pm

Today it is the Allentown Office of Vocational Rehabilitation using an address of 45 N 4th St, Allentown, PA 18102

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DavidZornig commented about Rialto Theatre on Feb 20, 2023 at 7:09 pm

Other sources list address as 947 and 949. Pinterest link with early lobby photo below.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/442126888410114252/sent/?sfo=1&sender=442127025826704768&invite_code=b50cb379c36e497c87653dafe3df7a96

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DavidZornig commented about 1939 Lehigh Valley Transit Co. promotional trolley for Colonial Theatre, credit Lehigh Valley History. on Feb 20, 2023 at 6:32 pm

Per Jim Layland: “Car 137 was built by the St. Louis Car Co. for Albert Johnson’s Lehigh Valley Traction Co. circa 1900. It was part of a large order by LVT for cars for the planned Philadelphia and New York City interurban.”

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DavidZornig commented about Super Skyway Drive-In on Feb 20, 2023 at 6:25 pm

Additional “Grand Opening” print ad added credit Lehigh Valley History. However “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” was released December 23, 1954. So likely just promotional use of the term since it had already opened that August.

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DavidZornig commented about Globe Theatre on Feb 20, 2023 at 6:05 pm

Crisper image in Facebook link below.

https://www.facebook.com/LehighValleyHistory/photos/pb.100068132949825.-2207520000./2894901663947769/?type=3

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DavidZornig commented about Embassy Theatre on Feb 20, 2023 at 6:03 pm

Full extensive history in link below.

https://sigalmuseum.org/locations/sigal-museum/?fbclid=IwAR0PXh5XGQ1lbP7zOgW09sWdBfxS2scs5WjT6aJBm-48IJAcP2tBFOEs_KU

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DavidZornig commented about Pergola Theatre on Feb 20, 2023 at 5:41 pm

February 16, 1926 demolition photo added credit Lehigh Valley History.

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DavidZornig commented about State Theatre on Feb 20, 2023 at 5:20 pm

Additional history credit Lehigh Valley History. “Neumeyer Theater, 453 Northampton St., Easton, PA opened on March 8, 1910, with 700 seats. It offered orchestra, balcony, and box seats. The first-floor stores included Wolslayer’s shoe store and Chubby’s Cafe.”

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DavidZornig commented about Strand Theatre on Feb 20, 2023 at 5:16 pm

Building is currently The Hub, an Assembly of God teen/community center.

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DavidZornig commented about Midway Theatre on Feb 20, 2023 at 4:58 pm

Status is Demolished. Today the Tower 6 building is on this site, per Lehigh Valley History.

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DavidZornig commented about Savoy Theatre on Feb 20, 2023 at 4:50 pm

Updated additional history and crisper version of the 1909 image added credit Lehigh Valley History.

“The Majestic Theatre at 533 Front St; SE Corner of Front and Pine, Catasauqua, PA. William H. Wentz built the theatre in 1909. When Wentz sold the theater in 1933 to William G. Humphries, its name was changed to the Savoy. The theater closed in 1962 and was demolished.” (Catty Mart gas station now stands on that corner)

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DavidZornig commented about State Theatre on Feb 17, 2023 at 9:19 am

1973 photo added courtesy Mark MacDougal. (“Deep Throat” An Adult Film In Color X) on the State marquee.

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DavidZornig commented about 1966 photo courtesy Swanand Natu. on Feb 17, 2023 at 8:35 am

Update: 1967 photo credit Harold Mayer Collection, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, courtesy El Paso History Alliance.

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DavidZornig commented about Forest Drive-In on Feb 16, 2023 at 7:23 pm

July 28, 1963 photo in Facebook link below.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=429612802503025&set=pb.100063629260284.-2207520000.&type=3

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DavidZornig commented about Rialto Theatre on Feb 16, 2023 at 7:21 pm

January 1950 photo as Colony Theatre in Facebook post below.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=485065586957746&set=pb.100063629260284.-2207520000.&type=3

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DavidZornig commented about Studio 1 Theatre on Feb 16, 2023 at 7:14 pm

January 1948 photo in below Facebook link. Marquee on far left.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=550837007047270&set=pb.100063629260284.-2207520000.&type=3

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DavidZornig commented about Ambassador Theatre on Feb 16, 2023 at 7:05 pm

1968 photo in Facebook link below. Ambassador marquee on the left, mounted flush to the building.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=610881587709478&set=pb.100063629260284.-2207520000.&type=3

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DavidZornig commented about Olympic Theater on Feb 14, 2023 at 3:50 pm

Facebook link with 43 photos.

https://www.facebook.com/decayingmidwest/posts/pfbid0ikcjjD5D3d7dAHybQ6zB9vvrBFLxV41BbvLK8FisEwEnHy1gPh4Lpt4fpuTEXnXNl

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DavidZornig commented about Majestic Theatre on Feb 13, 2023 at 6:17 pm

October 26, 1954 photo.

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DavidZornig commented about James M. Nederlander Theatre on Feb 13, 2023 at 3:02 pm

Oriental marquee near head end, shot between 03/19/70-04/23/70.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41GPxxC0Mq0

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DavidZornig commented about Roosevelt Theater on Feb 13, 2023 at 3:00 pm

Roosevelt marquee near head end, shot between 03/19/70-04/23/70.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41GPxxC0Mq0

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DavidZornig commented about 2022 photo credit David Banks | Getty Images for NASCAR on Feb 7, 2023 at 6:30 pm

Update: Dale Earnhardt Jr. smokes up State Street with a burnout in front of the iconic Chicago Theater ahead of the 2012 playoffs.