Here is an article from the Suburbanite Economist dated 3/26/61 concerning closure of the Ogden:
Old Ogden Theater Is Shut Down
Building Commissioner George Ramsey Friday condemned as unsafe the Ogden Theater at 1619 W. 63rd Street. This action came after complaints of zoning and building violations were filed by South Lynne Community Council and West Ogden Civic Improvement Association.
Last used six months ago for movies, the theater had been the scene all last week of “The Great Miracle Revivalâ€, which was marked by false fire alarms, four arrests for disorderly conduct and one for shooting fireworks. According to police reports, the theater has been leased by the religious group for four months with an option to renew.
This is an abandoned theater in Lawrence, but I can’t say that it’s the Central. It’s certainly not either of the other two Lawrence theaters listed on CT: http://tinyurl.com/34v693
The theater seated 300. Here is an account of the fire from the Zanesville Signal:
300 Capacity Movie House Burned Out
NEW LEXINGTON â€" Fire early today destroyed the interior of the Perry Theater and caused damage to an adjoining store room and the Elks lodge hall. Volunteer firemen battled the flames for two hours before bringing them under control. Damage was estimated at $20,000.
The fire was discovered in the theater shortly after 2 a.m. by George Williams, a street department maintenance man. He sounded the alarm immediately and more than 20 volunteers soon were on the job. The interior of the theater, which seats 300, was burned out, but only heat damage resulted to the E. L. Page shoe and furnishing store and the lodge rooms, which are located above the theater. John Weiland, chief of the volunteer fire fighters, said he believed the fire may have originated from defective wiring near the theater’s stage. He was continuing his investigation this afternoon.
E.C. Davies, operator of the theater, left a week ago for a vacation in Florida. During his absence his son, Reed, is in charge. Last night’s movie ended at 11 o'clock and no one was in the building when the fire broke out, the chief reported.
I posted this 1917 photo on the Palace theater page as the LAPL told me it was Fahey’s Palace on Pine Street. On another page, I am told that the same photo depicts the Laughlin at 347 Pine. Confusing. http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater1/00014861.jpg
Here is a 1974 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/32lrgj
Here is a 1967 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/38cj4a
Here is a 1932 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/2e7tr9
In 1961, the phone number was Dewey 4-6000.
The phone number in 1961 was Pilgrim 5-7979.
The 1967 Los Angeles yellow pages lists the Fiesta Theater at this address.
Here is an article from the Suburbanite Economist dated 3/26/61 concerning closure of the Ogden:
Old Ogden Theater Is Shut Down
Building Commissioner George Ramsey Friday condemned as unsafe the Ogden Theater at 1619 W. 63rd Street. This action came after complaints of zoning and building violations were filed by South Lynne Community Council and West Ogden Civic Improvement Association.
Last used six months ago for movies, the theater had been the scene all last week of “The Great Miracle Revivalâ€, which was marked by false fire alarms, four arrests for disorderly conduct and one for shooting fireworks. According to police reports, the theater has been leased by the religious group for four months with an option to renew.
Here is a 1929 postcard of the Showboat:
http://tinyurl.com/3anxkw
This page has some pictures of the theater after the fire:
http://tinyurl.com/2ur3n3
This is an abandoned theater in Lawrence, but I can’t say that it’s the Central. It’s certainly not either of the other two Lawrence theaters listed on CT:
http://tinyurl.com/34v693
The theater seated 300. Here is an account of the fire from the Zanesville Signal:
300 Capacity Movie House Burned Out
NEW LEXINGTON â€" Fire early today destroyed the interior of the Perry Theater and caused damage to an adjoining store room and the Elks lodge hall. Volunteer firemen battled the flames for two hours before bringing them under control. Damage was estimated at $20,000.
The fire was discovered in the theater shortly after 2 a.m. by George Williams, a street department maintenance man. He sounded the alarm immediately and more than 20 volunteers soon were on the job. The interior of the theater, which seats 300, was burned out, but only heat damage resulted to the E. L. Page shoe and furnishing store and the lodge rooms, which are located above the theater. John Weiland, chief of the volunteer fire fighters, said he believed the fire may have originated from defective wiring near the theater’s stage. He was continuing his investigation this afternoon.
E.C. Davies, operator of the theater, left a week ago for a vacation in Florida. During his absence his son, Reed, is in charge. Last night’s movie ended at 11 o'clock and no one was in the building when the fire broke out, the chief reported.
Here is a good shot of the two marquees in 1944:
http://jpg2.lapl.org/pics21/00045491.jpg
“Beat Street” was showing at the Orpheum in 1984:
http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics29/00034475.jpg
Triple A team wins PCL championship, 1988:
http://jpg2.lapl.org/pics38/00053528.jpg
This interior photo is next in line sequentially after the one above. Do you think it’s the Laughlin or another theater?
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater1/00014863.jpg
You can see the trees in front of the Hollywood Hotel at the top of this 1936 photo:
http://jpg2.lapl.org/pics03/00011431.jpg
I posted this 1917 photo on the Palace theater page as the LAPL told me it was Fahey’s Palace on Pine Street. On another page, I am told that the same photo depicts the Laughlin at 347 Pine. Confusing.
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater1/00014861.jpg
I just made the same mistake. What’s the emoticon for banging my head on my desk? No more Ritz pictures from me.
Sorry about that. The LAPL states that this is the Ritz mezzanine in 1925:
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater1/00014890.jpg
Here are additional photos from the LAPL, which says the architects are Meyer & Holler:
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater1/00014910.jpg
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater1/00014909.jpg
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater1/00014911.jpg
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater1/00014915.jpg
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater1/00014916.jpg
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater1/00014917.jpg
Here are interior and exterior photos from the 1920s:
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater1/00014848.jpg
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater1/00014847.jpg
Here is a 1917 photo of “Fahey’s Palace” on Pine Street from the LAPL. Same theater?
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater1/00014849.jpg
Here is a 1928 photo:
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater1/00014856.jpg
Here is a 1947 photo from the LA Library:
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater1/00014857.jpg
When was the Fox demolished?