When I moved to LA in 1984, both sides of Maxella between Lincoln and Glencoe were empty lots. Over the years the mall was built along with a Tower Records and Good Guys across the street. All of the buildings on the south side are now closed, with the exception of the Barnes & Noble on the corner. The mall on the north side isn’t doing much better. Here is a picture of the theater that I took today: http://tinyurl.com/2ec9v3
I saw a photo of the Cozy today in one of the Images of America books. It was on the first floor of the office building that you cn see in a few of the pictures already posted. It had a triangular marquee, nothing out of the ordinary. The Central was also visible a few doors to the north.
That’s a nice photo. You can almost see the office building rising behind it. Right now they’re bulldozing my childhood drive-in in Absecon, so I know the feeling.
I met Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle at a charity softball game in Atlantic City, around 1980. They were working as casino greeters and had been banned from baseball by the commissioner. Willie seemed nice enough but the Mick was not too interested.
I don’t think there are any photos of this drive-in available. If any locals read this and happen to have an old photo, please let me know.
When I moved to LA in 1984, both sides of Maxella between Lincoln and Glencoe were empty lots. Over the years the mall was built along with a Tower Records and Good Guys across the street. All of the buildings on the south side are now closed, with the exception of the Barnes & Noble on the corner. The mall on the north side isn’t doing much better. Here is a picture of the theater that I took today:
http://tinyurl.com/2ec9v3
I saw a photo of the Cozy today in one of the Images of America books. It was on the first floor of the office building that you cn see in a few of the pictures already posted. It had a triangular marquee, nothing out of the ordinary. The Central was also visible a few doors to the north.
That’s a nice photo. You can almost see the office building rising behind it. Right now they’re bulldozing my childhood drive-in in Absecon, so I know the feeling.
I met Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle at a charity softball game in Atlantic City, around 1980. They were working as casino greeters and had been banned from baseball by the commissioner. Willie seemed nice enough but the Mick was not too interested.
I don’t think there are any photos of this drive-in available. If any locals read this and happen to have an old photo, please let me know.
The 1963 IMPA shows the Pix as part of the Martin Theaters circuit.
Here is the story from the LA Times:
http://tinyurl.com/yssyjq
I guess Michael Moore didn’t make it either.
Here is another view:
http://tinyurl.com/ywdubg
I think it was the same theater, should be an aka.
It was the Bob Burns Theater in 1963, when it was part of the Malco Theater chain.
The Shannon was listed in the 1963 IMPA. It was part of the Malco Theater chain at that time headquartered in Memphis.
Listed as the Dustbowl in the 1963 IMPA. Operator was Louis F. Long Enterprises.
Which of course is what LM said immediately above. My mistake.
There is additional information here. It looks like the theater was razed in 1984, or around that time:
http://tinyurl.com/yuxld6
Number 10 is a photo of the Capitol:
http://tinyurl.com/26chcm
Here is a look at a plaque:
http://tinyurl.com/2j38lz
Like he said.
Only twice? Newark must have improved since the last time I was there.
For sale on craigslist last week:
http://tinyurl.com/2jtykw
It says I have to log in to see the page.
Here is a press release dated 2/13/08:
http://tinyurl.com/28qorg
My mistake. February 1939. Thanks for picking that up.
Here is a February 1935 ad:
http://tinyurl.com/26nyfo
Here is a February 1935 ad:
http://tinyurl.com/2sh9on
Here is a January 1935 ad from the LA Times:
http://tinyurl.com/23sge8