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Don Lewis commented about Lone Star Drive-In on Dec 17, 2008 at 8:23 pm

Some very good photos of the Lone Star Drive-In, addtional theaters and photos with thanks to SouthEast Dallas Photograper’s flickr site.

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Don Lewis commented about Lucas Theatre for the Arts on Dec 16, 2008 at 9:48 pm

A view of the Lucas Theatre in Savannah.

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Don Lewis commented about Blakely Theatre on Dec 15, 2008 at 12:24 pm

A 1986 view of the Blakely Theater in Blakely.

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Don Lewis commented about Albany Theatre on Dec 14, 2008 at 11:32 pm

A forlorn view of the closed Albany Theater in Albany from 1986. (Notice the great bas relief artwork).

If there is only one vehicle within a mile of an old theater…..guess where it will be parked?

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Don Lewis commented about New Venus Theater on Dec 12, 2008 at 6:58 pm

The Venus Theater had a previous address in Shreveport which was 2434 Fetzer.

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Don Lewis commented about Gem Theater on Dec 12, 2008 at 6:41 pm

By 1935 the Gem address had become the home of the old Phoenix Hotel.

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Don Lewis commented about Crystal Theater on Dec 12, 2008 at 6:39 pm

By 1935 the Crystal address had become the home of Sheffield Jewelery.

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Don Lewis commented about Grand Theater on Dec 12, 2008 at 6:38 pm

By 1935 the Grand address had become the home of the H.L. Green Company.

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Don Lewis commented about Bijou Theater on Dec 12, 2008 at 6:35 pm

By 1935 the Bijou address had become the home of Phelps Shoes.

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Don Lewis commented about Keystone Theatre on Dec 12, 2008 at 5:25 am

A 2008 view of the Keystone Theater in Towanda Here and Here along with the Red Rose Diner which is a short walk from the Keystone.

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Don Lewis commented about West End Theater on Dec 11, 2008 at 6:35 pm

A photo of the First National Bank in Shreveport referenced in the above comment. With thanks to mikerosebery’s flickr site.

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Don Lewis commented about Caddo Theater on Dec 10, 2008 at 10:19 pm

The Caddo was a pre 1920s theater that been replaced by a Montgomery Ward store by 1935.

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Don Lewis commented about Mussee Theater on Dec 10, 2008 at 2:35 pm

The Mussee was a pre 1920s theater that was located across the street from the Capri Theater.

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Don Lewis commented about Majestic Theater on Dec 9, 2008 at 11:08 pm

The Majestic was built in the 1890s as a vaudeville house and later became a cinema. In 1954 it was seriously damaged by a fire and demolished the following year.

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Don Lewis commented about Electric Theater on Dec 9, 2008 at 6:22 pm

The Electric was a pre 1920s theater which by 1935 was replaced by Styron Engraving which later was replaced by the Ritzy Cafe.

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Don Lewis commented about Victoria Theater on Dec 9, 2008 at 6:19 pm

The Victoria was a pre 1920s theater which by 1935 was replaced by Date’s Newstand.

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Don Lewis commented about Ferris Theater on Dec 9, 2008 at 6:16 pm

The Ferris was a pre 1920s theater and was located across the street from the Union Depot which later became the Jefferson Hotel.

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Don Lewis commented about Iris Theater on Dec 9, 2008 at 6:14 pm

Correction: The above description is for the Ferris Theater that was in Shreveport.

The Iris was a pre 1920s theater that was located across the street from the Strand Theater and by 1935 a Chinese restaurant had taken its place.

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Don Lewis commented about Iris Theater on Dec 9, 2008 at 6:05 pm

The Iris was a pre 1920’s theater. It was located across the street from the Union Depot which later became the Jefferson Hotel.

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Don Lewis commented about Theatorium Theater on Dec 9, 2008 at 6:00 pm

The Theatorium was a pre 1920s theater located on Texas street. By 1935 the Tunsten Seed Store had taken its place.

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Don Lewis commented about Majestic Theater on Dec 9, 2008 at 5:08 am

A 1996 view of the Majestic Theater in Gettysburg.

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Don Lewis commented about Barksdale Drive-In on Dec 5, 2008 at 4:40 am

The Barksdale Drive-In Theater was located near Barksdale Air Force Base.

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Don Lewis commented about Erie Playhouse on Dec 3, 2008 at 5:34 am

A 1996 view of the former Strand Theater building in Erie.

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Don Lewis commented about Heights Theater on Nov 29, 2008 at 1:48 am

Good luck Craig!! I know you had put a lot of hard work and money into the Heights.

Don…

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Don Lewis commented about Sayre Theatre on Nov 26, 2008 at 6:24 pm

Five images of the Sayre Theater taken September 2008. #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5.