Yes, much remained of the Belmont lobby and auditorium. I am guessing the non-public areas as well. It had been chopped up for various uses over the years of course. The Belmont facade looks good, but it is a shame they couldn’t have reused some of the interior.
Was it totally gutted in 1952? I thought I heard some guys talking about this building in the 90’s as if some of the theatre existed above the whatever store was there at that point, like the Varsity in Evanston.
Yeah, I’d have to say that really stinks. I think I would have rather had a grid. They could have turned it into a trellace and hung fake foliage from it. LOL.
Don’t know enough to say whether or not the vents are needed in that configuration.
I don’t think the Fox Tucson had quite fallen to this level. The pictures I saw just made it look really dirty. However, it is possible that you saw photos of building areas that I haven’t seen.
That is unfortunate. But I prefer a hole in the ceiling and a few ducts to the four-plex that previously existed. Sounds like they should paint it blue. Cannot think of a reason why it must be white.
I don’t see why base theatres are not counted. Mason Rapp did work in creating an auditorium at Great Lakes where they still show movies (or at least did the last time I saw it ten years ago).
Could be Roger. Valid point. But I doubt it. Money is money to a corporation. I don’t think they care if the auditorium is filled with loud kids, respectful adults, or aliens from Mars.
I think that the original Tiffin was actually next to the new Tiffin. I think that the original Tiffin was converted to retail when the 1922 building opened for business. I remember being told that both were demolished at the same time in the 80’s.
I don’t think this is going to do much. The biggest effect is going to be causing some people to go to theatres where they don’t have to deal with such a policy. It is a noble effort. But it is, in my opinion, impractical.
I remember seeing a photo of the interior as a bowling alley in the Theatre Historical Society of America archives in Elmhurst.
Yes, much remained of the Belmont lobby and auditorium. I am guessing the non-public areas as well. It had been chopped up for various uses over the years of course. The Belmont facade looks good, but it is a shame they couldn’t have reused some of the interior.
Was it totally gutted in 1952? I thought I heard some guys talking about this building in the 90’s as if some of the theatre existed above the whatever store was there at that point, like the Varsity in Evanston.
Sweet.
That is a great photograph. Take a look while you can.
Here is hoping there is a happy ending on Flatbush Avenue!
Yep. I remember that transition from ABC to Lillard. Saw it myself fifteen years ago while researching old movie listings.
Yeah, I’d have to say that really stinks. I think I would have rather had a grid. They could have turned it into a trellace and hung fake foliage from it. LOL.
Don’t know enough to say whether or not the vents are needed in that configuration.
I don’t think the Fox Tucson had quite fallen to this level. The pictures I saw just made it look really dirty. However, it is possible that you saw photos of building areas that I haven’t seen.
It looks like hell on the outside.
LOL. Well, Ok. I guess it is no longer he said she said.
Bad ass. What a great bursting effect.
Wish I could have seen it in person.
Nice! Great movies you put up today B. You are the man.
Boy, that is a little different than the block looked in the 80’s.
That is unfortunate. But I prefer a hole in the ceiling and a few ducts to the four-plex that previously existed. Sounds like they should paint it blue. Cannot think of a reason why it must be white.
Sweet! That is the first decent view I have seen of the auditorium.
Pretty cool photos.
I dispute the age of the tag. But I suppose it is a matter of he said, she said.
I looked into the lobby last night. It is in good shape, which is a pretty good indicator as to the state of the entire theatre.
These guys at the Paradise don’t seem to be doing half-bad! It is heart-warming to see.
I don’t see why base theatres are not counted. Mason Rapp did work in creating an auditorium at Great Lakes where they still show movies (or at least did the last time I saw it ten years ago).
Could be Roger. Valid point. But I doubt it. Money is money to a corporation. I don’t think they care if the auditorium is filled with loud kids, respectful adults, or aliens from Mars.
I think that the original Tiffin was actually next to the new Tiffin. I think that the original Tiffin was converted to retail when the 1922 building opened for business. I remember being told that both were demolished at the same time in the 80’s.
I don’t think this is going to do much. The biggest effect is going to be causing some people to go to theatres where they don’t have to deal with such a policy. It is a noble effort. But it is, in my opinion, impractical.
This is pretty cool:
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Interesting. I guess it could work. People go to Rogers Park to visit Heartland Cafe.