The 1970 IMPA lists the East Sprague and Dishman Theaters, and says both are in Spokane. The two theaters were part of Favorite Theaters, Inc, and were operated by J.J. Rosenfield. Here are the Favorite theaters at that time, all listed as being in Spokane:
Post, Garland, East Sprague, East Trent, North Cedar, West End, Dishman.
But, the Beverly was a nice theater, whereas I didn’t think too much of the Galaxy when it opened. I think the Galaxy took over the spot where CC Fudge used to be, and I was upset about that. Great hot fudge sundaes.
Last visit to the Fairfax was for the Israeli film festival a few years ago. I never saw it before it was multiplexed. Interestingly enough I first noted the old advertisement on the back wall (now painted over) for the first time in 2002 after years of walking up and down Fairfax, usually coming back from Canter’s.
Here is an LA Times ad dated 5/21/80:
http://tinyurl.com/24543v
This is a PG site. No full frontal allowed.
Renovation in discussion October 2006 and January 2007. The link also takes you to the Paramount Theater website:
http://tinyurl.com/24otqs
Here is an undated photo:
http://tinyurl.com/ywkqp9
Part of the Morris M. Finkel chain in the early Seventies, along with the Arcade, Chatham Cinema, Echo Drive-In and Mt. Oliver, all in Pittsburgh.
The 1970 IMPA lists the East Sprague and Dishman Theaters, and says both are in Spokane. The two theaters were part of Favorite Theaters, Inc, and were operated by J.J. Rosenfield. Here are the Favorite theaters at that time, all listed as being in Spokane:
Post, Garland, East Sprague, East Trent, North Cedar, West End, Dishman.
Try taking pictures in a church sometime. Even worse.
“Adult movies” says it all. Patrons probably aren’t that interested in the movie, anyway.
There is a photo of the former theater on the restaurant’s website:
http://tinyurl.com/yrwxe7
OK. My memory isn’t what it used to be. I’m pretty sure the fudge place is gone now, though.
But, the Beverly was a nice theater, whereas I didn’t think too much of the Galaxy when it opened. I think the Galaxy took over the spot where CC Fudge used to be, and I was upset about that. Great hot fudge sundaes.
I think this may be the marquee for the Apache:
http://tinyurl.com/ysqexc
This is it:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054817/
HVAC buffs? Is there an “HVAC Treasures” website? That would be interesting reading.
Was this the film you saw?
http://tinyurl.com/yrycjl
This was the one across the street from the Beverly Center, wasn’t it?
Last visit to the Fairfax was for the Israeli film festival a few years ago. I never saw it before it was multiplexed. Interestingly enough I first noted the old advertisement on the back wall (now painted over) for the first time in 2002 after years of walking up and down Fairfax, usually coming back from Canter’s.
Looks like it’s a banquet hall:
http://tinyurl.com/2vm5ab
Here is a September 1956 ad from the Yuma Daily Sun:
http://tinyurl.com/yrp4ox
Here is a June 1974 ad from the Valley News. The Larwin had two screens at a minimum:
http://tinyurl.com/3d6y6k
Here is a 1940 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/2gdxc6
Here are additional photos:
http://tinyurl.com/27vtue
http://tinyurl.com/23upps
Here is an article from the Simi News about the opening of the Larwin in 1965:
http://tinyurl.com/2zwc2f
http://tinyurl.com/2jshvg
Here is another photo. Click to expand:
http://tinyurl.com/2ohl5c
Perhaps the old Strand should be added as a separate theater.