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DavidZornig commented about Crisper version of the circa 1975 photo. Courtesy of the John Chuckman Collection. on Jan 2, 2023 at 8:39 pm

January 24, 1975.

https://chicagotribune.newspapers.com/clip/115637465/chicago-tribune/?fbclid=IwAR1siFVTkPuaUUcVJ-ZkritX37eTUYgzVNCQGKdnioYAb607qffzgPiY1IE

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DavidZornig commented about State-Lake Theatre on Jan 2, 2023 at 6:44 pm

11 seconds of marquee footage from 6/15/73-6/28/73.

https://www.pond5.com/stock-footage/item/219786010-chicago-1973street-view-chicago-theater-and-iconic-chicago-s?fbclid=IwAR3bZJNMx6QrLjJr_hlF1adckBq58qGDazZqW0MkM8BBa4fSFYIMOp__TAU

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DavidZornig commented about Loop Theater on Jan 2, 2023 at 6:43 pm

11 seconds of footage from 6/15/73-6/28/73.

https://www.pond5.com/stock-footage/item/219786010-chicago-1973street-view-chicago-theater-and-iconic-chicago-s?fbclid=IwAR3bZJNMx6QrLjJr_hlF1adckBq58qGDazZqW0MkM8BBa4fSFYIMOp__TAU

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DavidZornig commented about Strand Theater on Dec 29, 2022 at 7:39 pm

Just happened to read on actor Earl Holliman’s Wikipedia page, that he saved his money from being an usher at the Strand Theatre, a newsboy for the Shreveport Times, and a magician’s assistant to leave Louisiana for Hollywood the first time. He came back after one week, but later tried again.

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DavidZornig commented about Grove Theatre on Dec 29, 2022 at 1:37 pm

September 2022 street view shows all the storefronts on the block to be vacant.

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DavidZornig commented about Fairfax Theatre on Dec 28, 2022 at 3:33 pm

Circa 1958 photo added, original source unknown.

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DavidZornig commented about Colonial Theatre on Dec 27, 2022 at 8:48 am

Another Eyes of a Generation piece on The Dinah Shore Show at the Colonial Theatre January 13, 1957.

https://eyesofageneration.com/january-13-1957-dinah-and-the-colonial-theater-tk40-cameras/?fbclid=IwAR1p6QYznvrUhZ-vcHLiSatNM7ADOaHBNv1QoGHiBO6wrBo4D7w6EiVCw3w

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DavidZornig commented about Crest Theatre on Dec 26, 2022 at 7:57 pm

As posted by Lou Rugani in 2009 but not in the Overview, and below credit the Center for Sacramento History.

“On September 14, 1946, the Hippodrome’s marquee fell during construction on the building next door, killing one pedestrian and injuring three others. The theater closed and was reopened as the Crest in 1949.”

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DavidZornig commented about Cooper Cinerama, Denver, Postcard (ca. 1961) on Dec 25, 2022 at 6:23 am

Back side of postcard.

http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/824/photos/398562

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DavidZornig commented about Manos Theatre on Dec 19, 2022 at 7:02 pm

Building is not Demolished. It was repurposed into offices and retail space.

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DavidZornig commented about McClurg Court Cinemas on Dec 18, 2022 at 6:38 am

1987 print ad added to gallery & description courtesy Tim O'Neill.

35 years ago today, the McClurg Court Theatre in Chicago reopened as the McClurg Court Cinemas. Cineplex Odeon took over the original 1200-seat theatre one year earlier and chopped it up into 3 auditoriums. The original main floor portion became Theatre 1; with THX Sound and 70mm. The upper area of the original auditorium (commonly known as “stadium seating” nowadays) was divided into two small auditoriums with a wall constructed down the middle. The original projection booth was utilized for the two small auditoriums. A new booth was constructed down below for the big 800-seat auditorium. A half-way decent dividing project; but nothing like the original McClurg Court that opened in 1971. The new McClurg Court lasted for 16 years, until a 21-screen AMC Theatre complex opened one block south in 2002. The McClurg Court Cinemas closed forever in August 2003. The space got gutted and there is a grocery store inside it today.

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DavidZornig commented about Century Centre Cinema on Dec 16, 2022 at 8:49 am

Not sure why they are switching to reserved seating. I have been there often over the last 6 years, and there is rarely more than 20 people in any given theatre at any time. Even less at the early shows.

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DavidZornig commented about Hoosier Theatre on Dec 13, 2022 at 5:09 pm

History of the Hoosier Theatre by Anthony Borgo, published in February 2019 by the Whiting-Robertsdale Historical Society.

https://www.wrhistoricalsociety.com/the-history-of-the-hoosier-theat?fbclid=IwAR3GdGWR-zRa17m4OgzWCNOIrNbE2veHD252_J5GqJBBVQvnftYzIoboAuM

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DavidZornig commented about Center Theatre on Dec 10, 2022 at 12:06 pm

Link with multiple photos of the Center Theatre.

https://drivingfordeco.com/vanished-new-york-city-center-theatre/

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DavidZornig commented about Coast Theater on Dec 6, 2022 at 6:52 pm

Friday nite March 30, 1933 Grand Opening as Coast Theater, image credit Kelly House Museum added.

This below facebook post by the Kelly House Museum also indicates it was Liberty Theatre when Asa Bishop bought it from Dave C. Crockett in 1924.

https://www.facebook.com/KelleyHouseMuseum/photos/a.127016644043613/4101004059978165/

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DavidZornig commented about Pickwick Theatre on Dec 6, 2022 at 4:09 pm

Closing in January barring a miracle.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/park-ridge/ct-prh-pickwick-closing-tl-1208-20221206-efuvojzgxvasbov645x5ophedm-story.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Don%27t%20miss%3A%20News%20%2B%20Business&utm_content=5701670369795

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DavidZornig commented about Boyd Theatre on Dec 5, 2022 at 7:50 pm

There is one April 8, 1917 print ad in the gallery indicating a multiple day showing of the silent film “A Daughter of the Gods”. I wonder how many other films were ever shown there before it’s closure.

http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/41191/photos/226008

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DavidZornig commented about REGAL Theatre, Chicago, Illinois in 1941 on Dec 3, 2022 at 7:36 am

Crisper version in public facebook post below.

https://www.facebook.com/HistoricChicago/photos/a.977635955923914/1808778696142965/

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DavidZornig commented about Strand Theatre on Dec 1, 2022 at 7:44 pm

If this was ever named Fox Theatre, it was located on Main Street just off the corner of East 7th Street. Circa 1940 photo added credit Historical Photos of Fruita & Western Colorado. Sign on the Domestic Propane building reads “Location of the New Fox Theatre”. Building has been Demolished based on current Street View. Cinematour also shows a Delta Theatre in Delta, but can find no other record of that.

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DavidZornig commented about Circa 1940 photo credit Historical Photos of Fruita & Western Colorado. on Dec 1, 2022 at 7:41 pm

Description credit Historical Photos of Fruita & Western Colorado via Facebook.

“Deltarado Days parade, featuring a fire hose water fight, circa 1940. Two teams of firefighters are shown here conducting a fire hose water fight on Main Street at the Deltarado Parade in 1940. It looks like some of the bystanders are also getting soaked. Deltarado Days is a celebration of the area’s long-standing agricultural history, and is one of Western Colorado’s longest running annual festivals.”

https://www.facebook.com/HistoricalFruitaPhotos/photos/pb.100024343751091.-2207520000./1421932371568317/?type=3

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DavidZornig commented about 1958 photo via Bill Kelder. on Dec 1, 2022 at 6:16 pm

Update: 1958 photo credit & copyright © Charles W. Cushman.

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DavidZornig commented about Beverly Theater on Dec 1, 2022 at 6:00 pm

Some interior scenes in “Xanadu” as mentioned in the Overview.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdPJ9BtqK7w

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DavidZornig commented about Beverly Interior on Dec 1, 2022 at 5:55 pm

This was used in the film “Xanadu”.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdPJ9BtqK7w

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DavidZornig commented about Circa 1963 photo courtesy of Beverly Hills Heritage. on Dec 1, 2022 at 5:54 pm

Full size version.

https://www.facebook.com/BeverlyHillsHistoricalSociety/photos/a.1475949702667367/1503364976592506/

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DavidZornig commented about White Palace Theatre on Dec 1, 2022 at 4:24 pm

Photo added via eBay courtesy LeRoy Blommaert.