I think “Cinema Treasures” is certainly a relative term. A theater where you saw your first film might be a treasure, of course. Imagine that the theater had been demolished for thirty years, and then you come on here and see photos that bring back those childhood memories. In my opinion confining the discourse to the palaces, many of which were demolished before we were born, would satisfy the intent of the original creators but would also be a little dull if the same fifty or a hundred theaters were discussed ad nauseum.
I remember David Bowie playing at the Tower when I was in college (late 70s or early 80s) but I don’t recall the exact year. Here is a Temple U photo of the Tower from 1966: http://tinyurl.com/nz48z
Here’s a photo of the Regency from November 1975. You may get a message about expired certificates before the picture loads, so download at your own risk: http://tinyurl.com/jdydp
There was a debate on the Joy Theater page about whether the name was Joy or Joy’s. I think the Joy faction won. If you look at the 1963 photo, there is a business called Joy’s down the street from the theater, but I don’t believe that is the Joy theater.
I think “Cinema Treasures” is certainly a relative term. A theater where you saw your first film might be a treasure, of course. Imagine that the theater had been demolished for thirty years, and then you come on here and see photos that bring back those childhood memories. In my opinion confining the discourse to the palaces, many of which were demolished before we were born, would satisfy the intent of the original creators but would also be a little dull if the same fifty or a hundred theaters were discussed ad nauseum.
Damage from Hurricane Hazel in October 1954:
http://tinyurl.com/hwol9
Here is a 1963 photo of the Palace from Temple U:
http://tinyurl.com/p9zul
Here is a 1963 photo of the Fox from Temple University:
http://tinyurl.com/lny7j
I remember David Bowie playing at the Tower when I was in college (late 70s or early 80s) but I don’t recall the exact year. Here is a Temple U photo of the Tower from 1966:
http://tinyurl.com/nz48z
You can see the Milgram in the right background, along with the Center.
http://tinyurl.com/feoc6
Here’s a photo of the Regency from November 1975. You may get a message about expired certificates before the picture loads, so download at your own risk:
http://tinyurl.com/jdydp
There is a Smart and Final behind the theater. I think the swap meet is in the parking lot on weekends.
There is a page before this on the site that gives dates and some history. I usually post the larger photo.
Here is a photo, circa 1934:
http://tinyurl.com/pw65n
Here is a 1931 photo. An interesting building, to say the least:
http://tinyurl.com/ruouc
This photo is from 1951. The citizens are waiting in line to buy license plates:
http://tinyurl.com/s7asz
Here is a 1948 photo of Mr. Lust’s drive-in:
http://tinyurl.com/n86mx
Here is a 1953 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/zxslo
Here is a 1952 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/emp9l
Here is a 1955 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/znte7
Here is a 1955 photo. Ronald Reagan didn’t warrant marquee status by that time, apparently:
http://tinyurl.com/faobv
Here is a 1958 photo. The theater was showing an Elvis movie:
http://tinyurl.com/ezlt9
Here is a photo, circa 1960s:
http://tinyurl.com/gx2zn
Here is a 1992 photo, minus the W:
http://tinyurl.com/gvwnl
Here is a 1952 photo:
http://urlcut.com/1cbia
It’s East Rochester. I made a mistake when I entered the information. The location should be corrected accordingly.
Here is a 1955 photo:
http://davesrailpix.com/phila/htm/bvph092.htm
There was a debate on the Joy Theater page about whether the name was Joy or Joy’s. I think the Joy faction won. If you look at the 1963 photo, there is a business called Joy’s down the street from the theater, but I don’t believe that is the Joy theater.
Here is a 1950 photo, with the Palace on the right and Strand on the left:
http://tinyurl.com/qguh2