I’ve heard rumors that the neighborhood is changing to more of a straight/gay mix. This is thirdhand as I don’t spend much time in SF. Unknown if this would change the programming at the theater.
This April 2007 plan has the stated goal of turning the Leachman into a foreign film and live performance theater. They don’t say what will happen to the furniture store, or if the building is even for sale: http://tinyurl.com/yq3qnd
There was a huge explosion in the city on 4/16/47, according to this record. The Showboat was badly damaged and had to be rebuilt. This is verified by the newspaper records around that time: http://tinyurl.com/2x3rp3
Anyone recall the Surf near Convention Hall? Possibly an AKA? The story is dated 11/21/63 from the Auburn Advertiser:
Arson Suspected As Fire Destroys Theater
A general alarm fire destroyed the Surf Theater and threatened a nearby chemical plant early today shortly after three eyewitnesses told police they smelled gasoline and saw a man running down the street carrying a can.
The blaze, in this shore resort’s business section, broke out only hours after a known arson suspect was cleared of any suspicion in the Surfside Hotel fire which killed 25 elderly persons last Monday. The scene was about a mile and a half from the tragic hotel fire, and less than two blocks from the famed Convention Hall. Five children and seven adults were routed from their apartments above the theater. No injuries were reported.
Here is an ad from 1923 that vokoban posted on the Republic theater page. It’s interesting as it neatly lays out the theaters in the downtown area at the time. Kudos to vokoban for this discovery: http://tinyurl.com/2uxqdl
I have a book of columns by Matt Weinstock – I know he mentioned the Grotto a few times. If you look at the picture I posted on 12/2/05, you can see the top of the Grotto at 341.
This blurb was in the Traverse City Record-Eagle on 5/24/54. I imagine that the Regent should be added as a new theater:
The largest real estate deal in Muskegon history has been completed here involving downtown property valued at more than $1 million. The transaction included sale of property owned by the P. J. Schlossman Theater company and included the Montgomery Ward building, Schlossman block, Regent Theater building and Hubbard Smith block. All of the holdings were sold to different firms and individuals.
Correct seating is 435. This is part of a chain of art film theaters in Rio.
aka Taylor Twin Cinema.
There is a photo of the theater just before its closure on the other web site.
I’ve heard rumors that the neighborhood is changing to more of a straight/gay mix. This is thirdhand as I don’t spend much time in SF. Unknown if this would change the programming at the theater.
The first Ma and Pa Kettle film was released on 4/1/49.
This April 2007 plan has the stated goal of turning the Leachman into a foreign film and live performance theater. They don’t say what will happen to the furniture store, or if the building is even for sale:
http://tinyurl.com/yq3qnd
Vox populi:
http://tinyurl.com/yopfj8
There was a huge explosion in the city on 4/16/47, according to this record. The Showboat was badly damaged and had to be rebuilt. This is verified by the newspaper records around that time:
http://tinyurl.com/2x3rp3
I had a deposition in this building a few years ago. Very interesting. One of the facing streets is called Dead Cat Alley.
Here is the building website. Status should be closed:
http://www.midtownbuilding.com/
Anyone recall the Surf near Convention Hall? Possibly an AKA? The story is dated 11/21/63 from the Auburn Advertiser:
Arson Suspected As Fire Destroys Theater
A general alarm fire destroyed the Surf Theater and threatened a nearby chemical plant early today shortly after three eyewitnesses told police they smelled gasoline and saw a man running down the street carrying a can.
The blaze, in this shore resort’s business section, broke out only hours after a known arson suspect was cleared of any suspicion in the Surfside Hotel fire which killed 25 elderly persons last Monday. The scene was about a mile and a half from the tragic hotel fire, and less than two blocks from the famed Convention Hall. Five children and seven adults were routed from their apartments above the theater. No injuries were reported.
Do you mean persevering? That would be a good thing. Perversing not so good.
Here is an ad from 1923 that vokoban posted on the Republic theater page. It’s interesting as it neatly lays out the theaters in the downtown area at the time. Kudos to vokoban for this discovery:
http://tinyurl.com/2uxqdl
I think the theater occupied the whole building, by the looks of it. Perhaps 625-629.
Go to the picture catalog and enter United Artists in the search engine if you want to see the photos.
Since that didn’t work, go to the picture catalog and enter United Artists in the search engine.
I guess my page expired. If you enter Fairfax on the search engine for the CA state library, you will see the theater pictures.
The Culver is across the street from the old MGM studio.
The photo just above would have been taken in 1965.
Should be listed as Boman:
http://tinyurl.com/2u5gu9
http://tinyurl.com/2osel3
Here is an undated photo from the Tulsa library:
http://tinyurl.com/35pwwr
The Palace is visible on the left side of this 1943 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/22tpke
This 1929 photo from the Tulsa Library shows the Gayety Theater, according to the caption. I can’t see it in the picture:
http://tinyurl.com/2ekcpj
I have a book of columns by Matt Weinstock – I know he mentioned the Grotto a few times. If you look at the picture I posted on 12/2/05, you can see the top of the Grotto at 341.
Jeff had previously posted this photo of the Pryor on another page, so I will re-post it here:
http://tinyurl.com/29gn46
This blurb was in the Traverse City Record-Eagle on 5/24/54. I imagine that the Regent should be added as a new theater:
The largest real estate deal in Muskegon history has been completed here involving downtown property valued at more than $1 million. The transaction included sale of property owned by the P. J. Schlossman Theater company and included the Montgomery Ward building, Schlossman block, Regent Theater building and Hubbard Smith block. All of the holdings were sold to different firms and individuals.