It was sad seeing them take down the seats. As a matter of fact, several co-workers and I stayed the night that it closed, and when we woke up everything was there. However, the next day, things were already empty before you could say “Nu” in NuWilshire. It all happened so fast. Greed…
When I was in back of the stage, I climbed the latter all the way to the top and filmed myself giving a little tour of the backstage, lol. It was intense.
Yes, even though I hear that that particular marquee replaced an art-deco style one well after 1938. However, they still are going to keep it. But they may add letters on the marquee telling outsiders that this place is a jean store or something. Especially if they keep the marquee lights on, which they will most likely have to do since that is the only protruding thing and the first thing people will look at.
The NuWilshire’s facade is now declared as a city landmark! Check out todays issue of the Santa Monica Daily Press of details. According to it, the exterior of the theatre will remain the same. On Monday, the Landmars Commision declared the theatre exterior a city landmark, despite the plans for Soundview Investment Group to change everything on the outside. The inside however, will be up to them, but the exterior of the building will remain the same. This is great news! Now, people can regognize what a great theatre this was, in addition to it being practcially the last art-deco style art house in Santa Monica.
I have noticed that the floor was already torn, along with rubble from the ceiling. Since the next meeting for making this a Landmark is going to be held at a later and unknown date, it seems the owner wants to destroy what is left of the lobby – which would have to stay according to Historical Landmark laws – so there would be nothing left to save.
BIGTIME Yes, there used to be old broadway shows at one time at the theatre. The curtains were there as well since last I went there, which was the last day of moving all the film equipment out of the theatre; which was back in early November. It should still be there today. I took photos of behind the stage and I’ll upload some images of the curtain company and all as soon as I can! Also, a former co-worker tore a little hole to see what was on the front of the backdrop curtain, and she said it was something that was salmon color or something of that sort, but nothing else.
I looked inside and the concession stand and everything is still there. All the doors are there, however the floor is torn up and there is rubble practically all over the lobby.
Yeah, my friend and I were there are few days ago, just looking at the rubble and mess. And to think, this place was flourishing with life not two months ago. It’s totally unreal.
Well, nothing has changed with the theatre. The exterior lights of the place have been on since the last day of moving everything out. Now, the theatre has become a haven for the homeless. And I just read in the Santa Monica Daily Press that the buildings will be untouched until well into the new year. So, for those of you who want to take the pictures of the former theatre, you guys should do it as soon as you can. Because believe me, before you know it, it will be taken apart.
It was sad seeing them take down the seats. As a matter of fact, several co-workers and I stayed the night that it closed, and when we woke up everything was there. However, the next day, things were already empty before you could say “Nu” in NuWilshire. It all happened so fast. Greed…
Yup, this is true.
There are some who would go that far. And if they do, all the more to them!
I kind of gave up hope long ago.
I’m sure it’s nothing good.
Went by there this morning, and the gate was open, along with the front door of the theatre. Wonder what’s going on…
Great angle! Looks like old time!
When I was in back of the stage, I climbed the latter all the way to the top and filmed myself giving a little tour of the backstage, lol. It was intense.
Yes, even though I hear that that particular marquee replaced an art-deco style one well after 1938. However, they still are going to keep it. But they may add letters on the marquee telling outsiders that this place is a jean store or something. Especially if they keep the marquee lights on, which they will most likely have to do since that is the only protruding thing and the first thing people will look at.
*To Mark, the marquee is considered part of the facade.
Yes
That would be great, but wait until you see the image I’m going to take and send to you…
The NuWilshire’s facade is now declared as a city landmark! Check out todays issue of the Santa Monica Daily Press of details. According to it, the exterior of the theatre will remain the same. On Monday, the Landmars Commision declared the theatre exterior a city landmark, despite the plans for Soundview Investment Group to change everything on the outside. The inside however, will be up to them, but the exterior of the building will remain the same. This is great news! Now, people can regognize what a great theatre this was, in addition to it being practcially the last art-deco style art house in Santa Monica.
I always got the names Alex and Aero confused!
I go by there all the time. My mom saw Goldfinger there.
Oh, it’s my pleasure! And about the pictures, sure, I’ll get on that.
I have noticed that the floor was already torn, along with rubble from the ceiling. Since the next meeting for making this a Landmark is going to be held at a later and unknown date, it seems the owner wants to destroy what is left of the lobby – which would have to stay according to Historical Landmark laws – so there would be nothing left to save.
BIGTIME Yes, there used to be old broadway shows at one time at the theatre. The curtains were there as well since last I went there, which was the last day of moving all the film equipment out of the theatre; which was back in early November. It should still be there today. I took photos of behind the stage and I’ll upload some images of the curtain company and all as soon as I can! Also, a former co-worker tore a little hole to see what was on the front of the backdrop curtain, and she said it was something that was salmon color or something of that sort, but nothing else.
Same here, at first I thought it was just SPAM or something.
I looked inside and the concession stand and everything is still there. All the doors are there, however the floor is torn up and there is rubble practically all over the lobby.
Hey, Don will you be there tomorrow?
Yeah, my friend and I were there are few days ago, just looking at the rubble and mess. And to think, this place was flourishing with life not two months ago. It’s totally unreal.
No problem. It is a shame as to what the NuWilshire looks now.
Well, nothing has changed with the theatre. The exterior lights of the place have been on since the last day of moving everything out. Now, the theatre has become a haven for the homeless. And I just read in the Santa Monica Daily Press that the buildings will be untouched until well into the new year. So, for those of you who want to take the pictures of the former theatre, you guys should do it as soon as you can. Because believe me, before you know it, it will be taken apart.
Courtesy of me and a few co-workers of mine.