Comments from DavidZornig - Cinema Treasures

DavidZornig commented about State & Madison 1904. Photo shared from Retro Pictures Facebook page. Original source unknown. on Mar 27, 2021 at 12:02 pm

Update: December 1926, “Sunshine of Paradise Valley” at the Castle Theatre, “The Sorrows Of Satan” at the McVickers.

DavidZornig commented about Varsity Theater on Mar 26, 2021 at 1:14 pm

Northwestern Library Digital Collections photo. Varsity marquee on the right. Image will enlarge within link.

https://digitalcollections.library.northwestern.edu/items/78970d34-94c7-4a38-95db-8bc384f3b0ba

DavidZornig commented about Howard Theatre on Mar 26, 2021 at 1:08 pm

Northwestern Library Digital Collections photo. Will enlarge within link.

https://digitalcollections.library.northwestern.edu/items/97810158-ef6b-48ee-834d-d6e6152dd219

DavidZornig commented about Capitol Theatre on Mar 25, 2021 at 10:44 pm

14 story/145 unit condo project being built on top of the Capitol Theatre.

https://dailyhive.com/toronto/toronto-capitol-movie-theatre-condo-development?fbclid=IwAR3AcCK3eOpUBWDFAlPdlooSxUBlRzlsiO9kDuvmSZUdoIB8ZVMZo7SP4Us#.YF0uyKi0H18.facebook

DavidZornig commented about North Center Theatre on Mar 25, 2021 at 10:01 pm

1936 postcard with North Center vertical sign on the left. Enlargeable within link.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/30885260@N06/6363961187?fbclid=IwAR0BF_HyEZP7XVCzdCUQB33uAH-8Gxj0kGWEav5roUVqsiVlMdNdWfTV-MI

DavidZornig commented about New 400 Theaters on Mar 25, 2021 at 1:34 pm

Current Reader article about the New 400’s pandemic survival.

https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/the-new-400-movie-theater/Content?oid=87466882&fbclid=IwAR1hMCaILXCUmyYwsMkDXojdj1bONqjLt5zGknCwThCSJw_HwDwyH0b4Tno

DavidZornig commented about Follies Theater on Mar 24, 2021 at 2:22 pm

1978 pre-fire UIC library Digital Collections photo.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/uicdigital/7980059123?fbclid=IwAR0LU4zlKVO1xV7mHHB9hzV7KJTNDb7_6-KMKP2ZGkLGbIVdB3HUiIK4Vbg

DavidZornig commented about Alger Theatre on Mar 24, 2021 at 12:16 pm

Alger marquee to be refurbished.

http://www.lakecountyexam.com/news/alger-theater-marquee-to-undergo-major-facelift/article_0ef375ee-8c25-11eb-b6ec-77691e567c18.html?fbclid=IwAR26fbzhJH2J97iEET4d0wk3PbjpgssQx4Kg7DTNitNsE3jBKByZaxNrf4E

DavidZornig commented about Loew's Commodore Theater on Mar 24, 2021 at 12:16 am

Current article with photos.

https://ephemeralnewyork.wordpress.com/2021/03/22/the-short-life-of-a-1960s-east-village-rock-venue/?fbclid=IwAR2bdPokXJGXnFlm3umr2_DpPPegIxzKlXjxd7wSd7AHIK81bsFF5YA2C6Q

DavidZornig commented about Clark Theatre on Mar 21, 2021 at 7:23 pm

June 18, 1958 photo credit J Sherwin Murphy/Chicago History Museum/Getty Images.

https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/view-of-the-east-side-of-clark-street-just-north-of-madison-news-photo/537165227?irgwc=1&esource=AFF_GI_IR_TinEye_77643&asid=TinEye&cid=GI&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=TinEye&utm_content=77643

DavidZornig commented about St. Patrick's day parade 1974, photo courtesy Fred Grogan. on Mar 18, 2021 at 10:12 pm

Chuck Conners next to mayor Richard J. Daley, Forrest Tucker behind them.

DavidZornig commented about Roosevelt Theater on Mar 18, 2021 at 10:02 pm

Roosevelt Theater in background, St. Patrick’s day parade 1974. Image will enlarge within link.

https://collections.carli.illinois.edu/digital/collection/uic_rjdaley/id/5899

DavidZornig commented about Princess Theater on Mar 18, 2021 at 6:09 pm

CT page added for the Bungalo Theatre across the street from the Princess. Former Union Hall building, demolished sometime after 2013.

http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/64556

DavidZornig commented about Bungalo Theatre on Mar 18, 2021 at 6:08 pm

Flickr link of what the now demolished former Bungalo Theatre/Union Hall building looked like.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/tourismguy/5172691923

DavidZornig commented about Carnegie Theatre marquee far left. 6/4/65-7/1/65 photo credit Newberry Library. on Mar 18, 2021 at 5:58 pm

Update: June 7, 1965.

DavidZornig commented about Chopin Theatre on Mar 16, 2021 at 8:11 pm

Fundraiser helped save the Chopin.

https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/03/16/chopin-theatre-raises-72000-from-grateful-fans-hopes-to-reopen-this-summer-it-was-really-overwhelming/?fbclid=IwAR1GhFdAOkjDvctCa2S06hJCQXrGS4aSLyV9IBkDrJIPcTaxgQU4h7571Pk

DavidZornig commented about Tecumseh Theater on Mar 16, 2021 at 6:32 pm

Article with interior photo of Tecumseh Theater.

https://creative-capital.org/2021/02/12/brian-harnetty-turns-deep-ethnographic-research-into-music-in-shawnee-ohio/?fbclid=IwAR3PqR2zx7WhDKYdhc-lSz46jmayNgwkvRpaEHax-6ZTtJgm0j5oQ3b6Ij8

DavidZornig commented about Brant Rock Theatre on Mar 13, 2021 at 10:29 am

Circa 1950 image added couretsy Jack Iam.

DavidZornig commented about Here is a crisper, wider version of the 1921 photo. on Mar 10, 2021 at 9:22 am

Update: July 1922.

DavidZornig commented about United Artists Theatre on Mar 9, 2021 at 8:43 am

Mis-dated Chicago Sun-Times image.
“Jaws” ran at the United Artists 6/20/75-12/04/75.

https://www.alamy.com/june-1976-lunch-hour-in-the-sun-chicago-illinois-image220805103.html?irclickid=SGLVMaUzAxyLWAL0EkzjZTwgUkEQfyTuIzOT3Q0&irgwc=1&utm_source=77643&utm_campaign=Shop%20Royalty%20Free%20at%20Alamy&utm_medium=impact

DavidZornig commented about Wheeling Twin Drive-In on Mar 7, 2021 at 3:47 pm

Here is a Facebook page dedicated to the Twin Drive-In.

https://www.facebook.com/TWINDRIVEIN/

DavidZornig commented about Music Box Theatre on Mar 7, 2021 at 12:08 pm

TimeOut Magazine named Music Box one of the 50 most beautiful cinemas on the planet.

https://www.timeout.com/chicago/news/a-chicago-institution-was-named-one-of-the-worlds-most-beautiful-movie-theaters-030321?fbclid=IwAR1hNcoPX9T_dYJuO6hqcHg-6UYkWoNkHLisvOzUoX-hNfIyw3FRNxMoFx4

DavidZornig commented about River Oaks Theatre on Mar 6, 2021 at 9:38 am

Current article about the risk of closure.

https://www.mysanantonio.com/culture/arts/article/Don-t-go-River-Oaks-Theater-Houston-Linklater-16004102.php?fbclid=IwAR3PnePK6hCdsDB7YqNXWEajCq6-RIrDCxMwUfnB3KqlnYRttJV7OS1y4WU

DavidZornig commented about Edgemere Drive-In on Feb 28, 2021 at 1:01 pm

Article about the Edgemere signage, unfortunately a pay link…

https://www.telegram.com/story/news/2021/02/27/shrewsbury-locals-plan-restore-edgemere-drive-sign/6800243002/?fbclid=IwAR18hxJEMZoGkosYNXj8p7pDyuEa2LPwWtafTHtSU4CoSy72QE_zHUP1L6Q

DavidZornig commented about Market Street Cinema on Feb 28, 2021 at 11:05 am

Enlargeable 1957 photo in Shorpy link. Click “view full size”.

https://www.shorpy.com/node/13522