The LA Times consistently advertised the Linda Lea Theater at 1st and San Pedro in the 1940s. This seems a bit of a hike away from 2nd and Main, so I imagine it was another theater. Perhaps it was a chain.
Here is another photo from the site linked by LM in the preceding post. If you scroll all the way to the right in the older photo, you can see the Plaza: http://cougartown.com/streetscene2.html
Looks like it’s time for investigator man to get on the case. I will enter the Jet Strip under cover of darkness and will carefully analyze the structural details therein. Full (or almost full) report to follow.
I know (strictly from driving by, of course) that there is a good-sized strip club around that address called the Jet Strip. I will check on the address to see if it’s the same building.
Here is an excerpted July 2002 article from the Buffalo News about the opening of the Media Center:
Jul. 27—Public access television took a big step forward Friday with the opening of new three-camera studio at the newly named Apollo Media Center. The center, formerly called the Buffalo Municipal Telecommunications Center, hosts the studios for the three public access channels on Adelphia cable in the city — Channel 20 for the general public, Channel 21 for educational institutions, and Channel 22 for government.
The expanded center at 1346 Jefferson Ave. includes a new three-camera studio, with a new master control center and digital studio equipment. “This really increases the quality of production people can do,” said Tom Tarapacki, director of telecommunication at the center. “This is a great access for people. It’s just like the professional studios here in Buffalo.”
The Apollo Media Center is a $3 million project created in 1998 to transform the 18,000-square-foot building from a movie theater into a television studio. “I remember sneaking into the Apollo Theater when I was young,” said Buffalo Common Council President James Pitts, who toured the facility Friday. “But this was a place where people could dream. They used to come here dreaming of being an actor or actress. People came here dreaming of artistic pursuits. And I think it can still be that.
“We want this to become one of the most complete centers for communication. I don’t know of any center that has the technology we have here. This truly is one of the jewels of the city.”
This is a nice little theater in Wilmington, still in use as a church as noted above. I believe the last incarnation before its religious conversion was the Teatro Granada as the marquee still says Teatro. I will try and take some photos soon.
It should. I added the Jewel a few weeks ago, and it did not appear for unknown reasons. This was later remedied, and apparently the first edition then reappeared out of the ether. Either one can be deleted.
The Palace Theater once housed the booking office for Al Jolson, Marie Dressler and Eddie Cantor. Once it was known for silent screen features. This week it closed for the last time. The final film was “Censorship in the USA”, typical of the fare since the 925-seat moviehouse became a center for so-called “adult movies”. The 60-some-year-old theater will be demolished to make way for a $20 million, 17-story complex urban renewal project in Center City.
Here is an article from the LA Times dated 8/2/70:
Glendora OKs Parking Plan for Theater
For the past three years, local residents have had to drive out of town to see a movie, but a new theater seems assured by City Council action. The Council has approved a parking variance for a 374-seat theater in the former post office building at 175 N. Vermont Avenue.
The theater, being developed by George Reid of Glendora and William Spencer of Montebello, both projection equipment engineers, will be completely renovated as a contemporary theater.
“The last theater in town was built in 1923 and closed in 1967”, according to Robert Dadaian, planning director. The old 800-seat theater was demolished two years ago to make way for a supermarket. The former post office building, built in 1956, was vacated in 1968 when a new facility was put into use at Glendora and Ada Avenues.
End of the road, 12/2/64, per the LA Times. Note the name of the theater early on before it was renamed the RKO Hillstreet:
The largest downtown theater, the historic RKO Hillstreet, will be demolished in April to make way for an eight-story parking garage, it was announced Tuesday. The theater’s doom was foreshadowed last spring when it was shut down for three months. It resumed showing movies during the summer.
The Hillstreet opened on March 20, 1922 with a vaudeville program and a film, “Why Announce Your Marriage” with Elaine Hammerstein. All seats were priced at 36 cents (50 cents on the weekends). Through the years, the theater was the site of many premieres. Originally named the Junior Orpheum, it was remodeled in 1929 and renamed the RKO Hillstreet.
Terror at the box office, 11/17/57, per the LA Times:
Auto Hits Box Office, Cashier Seriously Hurt
A 16-year old cashier in a motion picture theater at 3138 W. Pico Boulevard was seriously injured yesterday when the theater box office was nealy demolished by a car. The cashier was hospitalized with a crushed and fractured right leg. She told police that she was leaning back in her chair when the accident occurred and escaped the full impact of the automobile.
Police said the car careened out of control when it was struck in the rear by a westbound streetcar. No one aboard the steetcar was injured. The driver of the car received minor facial injuries.
The LA Times consistently advertised the Linda Lea Theater at 1st and San Pedro in the 1940s. This seems a bit of a hike away from 2nd and Main, so I imagine it was another theater. Perhaps it was a chain.
There is another aka for the Lux. On 12/2/46, the LA Times advertised a double feature at the Anita Theater, 825 W. Third.
Here is another photo from the site linked by LM in the preceding post. If you scroll all the way to the right in the older photo, you can see the Plaza:
http://cougartown.com/streetscene2.html
Advertised at 2915 N. Main on 12/2/46, per the LA Times.
Looks like my link is still holding up, three days later. That’s encouraging.
Here is a small ad in the LA Times dated 5/6/39. Thankfully times have changed for the better:
MILLION $ 2ND BIG WEEK
Premiere of Stage and Screen
“Blackberries of 1940"
40 Sizzling Brown Skin Beauties
plus 2 First Run Features
Looks like it’s time for investigator man to get on the case. I will enter the Jet Strip under cover of darkness and will carefully analyze the structural details therein. Full (or almost full) report to follow.
I know (strictly from driving by, of course) that there is a good-sized strip club around that address called the Jet Strip. I will check on the address to see if it’s the same building.
The Hitching Post was advertised at 1448 4th Street, Santa Monica in the LA Times on 2/11/46.
Advertised at 1625 E. 103rd in the LA Times on 2/11/46.
Check out this film that was playing at the Ritz on 2/5/60. I would see it if Lloyd and Chaplin were in it, but the Jr. part makes me a little leery:
An Albert Zugsmith Production
GIRLS TOWN
Starring Mamie Van Doren Mel Torme Maggie Hayes Ray Anthony
Guest Stars Elinor Donahue Sheila Graham Harold Lloyd, Jr.
Charles Chaplin, Jr. and the Platters
Here is an excerpted July 2002 article from the Buffalo News about the opening of the Media Center:
Jul. 27—Public access television took a big step forward Friday with the opening of new three-camera studio at the newly named Apollo Media Center. The center, formerly called the Buffalo Municipal Telecommunications Center, hosts the studios for the three public access channels on Adelphia cable in the city — Channel 20 for the general public, Channel 21 for educational institutions, and Channel 22 for government.
The expanded center at 1346 Jefferson Ave. includes a new three-camera studio, with a new master control center and digital studio equipment. “This really increases the quality of production people can do,” said Tom Tarapacki, director of telecommunication at the center. “This is a great access for people. It’s just like the professional studios here in Buffalo.”
The Apollo Media Center is a $3 million project created in 1998 to transform the 18,000-square-foot building from a movie theater into a television studio. “I remember sneaking into the Apollo Theater when I was young,” said Buffalo Common Council President James Pitts, who toured the facility Friday. “But this was a place where people could dream. They used to come here dreaming of being an actor or actress. People came here dreaming of artistic pursuits. And I think it can still be that.
“We want this to become one of the most complete centers for communication. I don’t know of any center that has the technology we have here. This truly is one of the jewels of the city.”
Here is some additional information about the current occupant:
http://tinyurl.com/yqycwz
It’s about the same spot where the Picwood and the bowling alley used to be.
Thanks. I had the location confused.
This is a nice little theater in Wilmington, still in use as a church as noted above. I believe the last incarnation before its religious conversion was the Teatro Granada as the marquee still says Teatro. I will try and take some photos soon.
722 Avalon is just a parking lot.
Perhaps closed/demolished. That’s a little out of my neighborhood to confirm.
It should. I added the Jewel a few weeks ago, and it did not appear for unknown reasons. This was later remedied, and apparently the first edition then reappeared out of the ether. Either one can be deleted.
This is from the LA Times dated 6/4/71:
Palace Closes in Philly
The Palace Theater once housed the booking office for Al Jolson, Marie Dressler and Eddie Cantor. Once it was known for silent screen features. This week it closed for the last time. The final film was “Censorship in the USA”, typical of the fare since the 925-seat moviehouse became a center for so-called “adult movies”. The 60-some-year-old theater will be demolished to make way for a $20 million, 17-story complex urban renewal project in Center City.
Here is an article from the LA Times dated 8/2/70:
Glendora OKs Parking Plan for Theater
For the past three years, local residents have had to drive out of town to see a movie, but a new theater seems assured by City Council action. The Council has approved a parking variance for a 374-seat theater in the former post office building at 175 N. Vermont Avenue.
The theater, being developed by George Reid of Glendora and William Spencer of Montebello, both projection equipment engineers, will be completely renovated as a contemporary theater.
“The last theater in town was built in 1923 and closed in 1967”, according to Robert Dadaian, planning director. The old 800-seat theater was demolished two years ago to make way for a supermarket. The former post office building, built in 1956, was vacated in 1968 when a new facility was put into use at Glendora and Ada Avenues.
The Glendora was demolished in 1968 to make way for a supermarket.
Does anyone know the current status? Is the theater now gone?
End of the road, 12/2/64, per the LA Times. Note the name of the theater early on before it was renamed the RKO Hillstreet:
The largest downtown theater, the historic RKO Hillstreet, will be demolished in April to make way for an eight-story parking garage, it was announced Tuesday. The theater’s doom was foreshadowed last spring when it was shut down for three months. It resumed showing movies during the summer.
The Hillstreet opened on March 20, 1922 with a vaudeville program and a film, “Why Announce Your Marriage” with Elaine Hammerstein. All seats were priced at 36 cents (50 cents on the weekends). Through the years, the theater was the site of many premieres. Originally named the Junior Orpheum, it was remodeled in 1929 and renamed the RKO Hillstreet.
End of the road, 2/3/63, per the LA Times:
The Walker Theater at 3rd and Bush Streets will be demolished under a $3300 contract which the city has with Walter Hesse of Gardena.
Terror at the box office, 11/17/57, per the LA Times:
Auto Hits Box Office, Cashier Seriously Hurt
A 16-year old cashier in a motion picture theater at 3138 W. Pico Boulevard was seriously injured yesterday when the theater box office was nealy demolished by a car. The cashier was hospitalized with a crushed and fractured right leg. She told police that she was leaning back in her chair when the accident occurred and escaped the full impact of the automobile.
Police said the car careened out of control when it was struck in the rear by a westbound streetcar. No one aboard the steetcar was injured. The driver of the car received minor facial injuries.