Looking at the photo I posted on 9/1/06, it appears that the outer buildings were constructed first and used as shops. They then built the theater on the inside and added the two marquees. If anyone disagrees, let me know.
I took a batch of photos yesterday, which I will post later. Very sad to see the building deteriorating. If nothing is ever going to be done with that, it should be razed.
This is an enormous clothing store. I took some photos which I will post later, particularly of the murals. I talked briefly with the manager, who did not believe his building was a movie theater at one time. From there I could walk to the Golden Gate.
Maybe demolished, maybe not. The back of the building looks old. The front looks like possibly wooden paneling covering the old exterior. Maybe the theater portion in the front was demolished for retail and they left the rest of the building intact. I took some pictures which I will post later.
I was out there yesterday. The side of the building says “Warner Brothers Home of Vitaphone Pictures”. I took aome photos which I will post later. There was a homeless guy out front who chided me for taking pictures too fast and not paying attention to some of the details of the building. I apologized.
Ken, the theater I saw back in October was the Congress. It wasn’t as far south as I mentioned in the post at that time. I posted some current photos on that page.
You have to consider the perspective of the reporter that is at the scene. He sees the roof cave in and assumes the building is a goner. I usually don’t see follow up stories, at least without combing through the archives. Is the building demolished as of today?
I have another photo tour planned for tomorrow. You would be surprised how many theaters are assumed demolished but are still standing. The Dixie at 6520 S. Normandie is a fine looking theater, now a church, as one example. Tomorrow I will be in East LA and Huntington Park, primarily.
The Title building is on the corner. The other tall white building, name unrecalled, was at 437 or 439 S. Hill, I think. The College and some other little buildings were on either side of the tall building. I think those little buildings disappeared pretty early.
Not demolished. It’s a church, and a large one. This must have have been an impressive theater in its time. Status should be closed.
Looking at the photo I posted on 9/1/06, it appears that the outer buildings were constructed first and used as shops. They then built the theater on the inside and added the two marquees. If anyone disagrees, let me know.
I took a batch of photos yesterday, which I will post later. Very sad to see the building deteriorating. If nothing is ever going to be done with that, it should be razed.
This is an enormous clothing store. I took some photos which I will post later, particularly of the murals. I talked briefly with the manager, who did not believe his building was a movie theater at one time. From there I could walk to the Golden Gate.
It’s still being used for retail. It’s across the street from the Alameda.
Maybe demolished, maybe not. The back of the building looks old. The front looks like possibly wooden paneling covering the old exterior. Maybe the theater portion in the front was demolished for retail and they left the rest of the building intact. I took some pictures which I will post later.
The Huggy Boy sign is still there. I took some photos which I will post later.
I was out there yesterday. The side of the building says “Warner Brothers Home of Vitaphone Pictures”. I took aome photos which I will post later. There was a homeless guy out front who chided me for taking pictures too fast and not paying attention to some of the details of the building. I apologized.
It’s a parking lot now. No trace of the theater.
This is a supermarket now.
I drove by the site yesterday. Apartments are there now. No trace of the theater.
Ouch.
OK, thanks for the tip.
Ken, the theater I saw back in October was the Congress. It wasn’t as far south as I mentioned in the post at that time. I posted some current photos on that page.
The Congress is another theater that was listed as demolished. It was an interesting looking building.
Thanks. I will post it over there.
This is a photo of the Novelty at 134 S. Main. What aka do we have that under?
http://jpg3.lapl.org/pics38/00068912.jpg
Another blurb on 5/4/41 has 4549, so I believe that’s the correct address.
You have to consider the perspective of the reporter that is at the scene. He sees the roof cave in and assumes the building is a goner. I usually don’t see follow up stories, at least without combing through the archives. Is the building demolished as of today?
I have another photo tour planned for tomorrow. You would be surprised how many theaters are assumed demolished but are still standing. The Dixie at 6520 S. Normandie is a fine looking theater, now a church, as one example. Tomorrow I will be in East LA and Huntington Park, primarily.
There’s a typo in the aka at the top, should be El Segundo Theater.
Maybe we can find Bill Tally and ask him. I think he’s getting on a bit, though.
Certainly a possibility.
The Title building is on the corner. The other tall white building, name unrecalled, was at 437 or 439 S. Hill, I think. The College and some other little buildings were on either side of the tall building. I think those little buildings disappeared pretty early.
That should be film, not flim. Also note the correct address.