Comments from DavidZornig - Cinema Treasures

DavidZornig commented about 1954 Google Image photo. on Dec 19, 2020 at 12:07 pm

CTA Photo.

DavidZornig commented about Englert Theatre on Dec 16, 2020 at 2:58 pm

Rehabbed marquee returns to Englert Theater.

https://www.kcrg.com/2020/12/16/rehabbed-marquee-returns-to-englert-theater/?fbclid=IwAR3gBrhEKSqwIjXFYL3iq0CFQDqG4MOZkS_dWJcRf8kbQyAFrFMal5l9LIg

DavidZornig commented about Star Theatre on Dec 16, 2020 at 12:17 pm

Address is 24 N. Sandusky Street and is still standing as Fresh Start Cafe and Bakery today. Building appears to have a commemorative plaque on the front. 1950s photo added credit Brent Cain, courtesy Delaware County Records Center.

DavidZornig commented about Criterion - New York, NY on Dec 16, 2020 at 9:40 am

Previously posted in 2019.

http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/528/photos/287640

DavidZornig commented about Pantages Theatre on Dec 15, 2020 at 8:29 pm

October 16, 1954 Getty Images photo of the “A Star Is Born” premiere.

https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/people-gathering-outside-a-cinema-during-a-star-is-born-news-photo/1254846861?irgwc=1&esource=AFF_GI_IR_TinEye_77643&asid=TinEye&cid=GI&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=TinEye&utm_content=77643

DavidZornig commented about Circa March 1958 photo courtesy Chuck Edmondson. on Dec 15, 2020 at 6:49 am

Update: Photo credit John Chuckman Collection. Edited from a William Arthur Image.

DavidZornig commented about Wilson Avenue Theater on Dec 14, 2020 at 4:36 pm

pdf of the project next door with elevation images etc.

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/zlup/Planning_and_Policy/Agendas/cpc_materials/12_2020/1050%20Wilson%20DRAFT%20CPC.pdf

DavidZornig commented about 1942 photo courtesy of Mike Tuggle. on Dec 11, 2020 at 6:12 pm

Original link.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ctaweb/7473769978?fbclid=IwAR0CfR2uFp-KO5Fq3SGKnRSPNR8MT6ShbXEcLdvE5OHnjnfeNNo0d736z4I

DavidZornig commented about 1960 photo and copy via Phil Wizenick. on Dec 8, 2020 at 7:09 pm

Photo courtesy John Chuckman Collection.

https://chuckmanchicagonostalgia.wordpress.com/2013/06/26/photo-chicago-state-street-volunteers-of-america-santas-marching-to-their-charity-collection-posts-1960/?fbclid=IwAR34lRNw_SbVoMuo_H8Zqna_fqo1fZDVtUcEAjHX6Xcs9ixkkaHlw3Mu-cE

DavidZornig commented about Central Park Theatre on Dec 8, 2020 at 4:48 pm

Three links, a Go Fund Me page, restoration committee website and official Facebook page.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/central-park-theatre-restoration?fbclid=IwAR3GHRN_iNKjTM2GwM7ubCO876bFchwBhuaS_V_FdtUWOoeMBWx1l3xUMiM

https://centralparktheater.org/

https://www.facebook.com/The-Central-Park-Theater-101889271740886/

DavidZornig commented about Wayne Drive-In on Dec 8, 2020 at 9:41 am

A second screen was later added. Photos added to gallery, with additional photos in below Water Winter Wonderland link.

http://www.waterwinterwonderland.com/driveintheaters.aspx?id=109&type=1

DavidZornig commented about Strand Arts Centre on Dec 7, 2020 at 8:10 am

The Strand’s 85th anniversary recognition with images.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-55213798?fbclid=IwAR2A5GKu2xcOgAzJuSRcSiBGqXunbLemBGovGx1n_0tsj3A1nl3PkPOD0iY

DavidZornig commented about Chopin Theatre on Dec 6, 2020 at 4:32 am

Block Club Chicago piece with fundraiser for Chopin Theatre.

https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/12/01/102-year-old-chopin-theatre-asks-public-for-help-surviving-pandemic/?fbclid=IwAR3tQ4Kwir0EwOUuOMePYDUnfG–UuT0MZnYe9_xImq3AOohC586ynKvaBQ

DavidZornig commented about Capitol 2 Theatre on Dec 5, 2020 at 7:18 pm

Address was 125 Swanston Street, per 1975 print ad courtesy Shane Harrison.

DavidZornig commented about 1963 photo via Uraiwan Dutkiewicz‎. on Dec 2, 2020 at 7:47 pm

Update: June 7, 1963 photo credit Charles W. Cushman Collection.

DavidZornig commented about Park Place Cinemas on Dec 1, 2020 at 2:49 pm

Vacant lot as of July 2018.

DavidZornig commented about Reel Cinemas Narberth 2 on Nov 30, 2020 at 8:36 pm

I will re-post it here so it is not buried further up. Go Fund Me page for the Narberth Theatre.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/narberth-theater-needs-your-help?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf%20share-flow-1&fbclid=IwAR3sp2tCRwuRya0OmCG_Pxb9fpAkY1RQsRG9aTP_uZ9TEhBNqSk-EBx17jE

DavidZornig commented about Reel Cinemas Narberth 2 on Nov 30, 2020 at 8:34 pm

Yes, I should have read it fully. I shared it so people would know.

DavidZornig commented about Reel Cinemas Narberth 2 on Nov 30, 2020 at 7:53 pm

Go Fund Me page for the Narberth Theatre, closed since March 12, 2020.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/narberth-theater-needs-your-help?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf%20share-flow-1&fbclid=IwAR3sp2tCRwuRya0OmCG_Pxb9fpAkY1RQsRG9aTP_uZ9TEhBNqSk-EBx17jE

DavidZornig commented about Congress Theater on Nov 30, 2020 at 8:02 am

Update on legal issues.

https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/11/30/congress-theater-overhaul-plan-apparently-dead-after-developer-defaults-now-city-seeks-other-options/?mc_cid=621ab53723&mc_eid=173b7b99f7

DavidZornig commented about Nyssa Theatre on Nov 29, 2020 at 7:06 am

Second 1942 Library of Congress image added.

DavidZornig commented about Nyssa Theatre on Nov 28, 2020 at 5:20 pm

Appears to have been demolished. Using the Google street view of 212 Main Street in Nyssa which was De LaO’s Bar & Grill. It has vacant lots on both sides of it today.

DavidZornig commented about Nyssa Theatre on Nov 28, 2020 at 5:08 pm

Circa 1955 photo added courtesy Brian Hamilton.

DavidZornig commented about Radium Theatre on Nov 28, 2020 at 1:16 pm

Circa 1955 photo added credit John Griffith.

DavidZornig commented about Palace Theatre on Nov 28, 2020 at 1:13 pm

Circa 1957 photo added credit John Griffith.