Chris, in viewing other posts on this and other boards, I find your knowledge of the St Louis area, and particularly the north St Louis area, second to none. While I am a south side guy, I too remember looking regularly at the movie listings from that era and must agree with you about the type of movies that were showing in at the Thunderbird. Given the choice, I’ll take your recollections over anyone else’s “facts”.
The only other vintage theater in Springfield still standing is the Esquire, and it in no way resembles its original look. The Southtown is a must-see if you are in the area.
Chris, in viewing other posts on this and other boards, I find your knowledge of the St Louis area, and particularly the north St Louis area, second to none. While I am a south side guy, I too remember looking regularly at the movie listings from that era and must agree with you about the type of movies that were showing in at the Thunderbird. Given the choice, I’ll take your recollections over anyone else’s “facts”.
Are tours available to the public? I will be in New York in August and would love to see this gem.
Chuck, the link above doesn’t work any longer and I would love to see the picture of the Tower. Please contact me if you can send it.
The South City was not demolished. This rather nondescript theater was simply gutted and turned into retail space.
The only other vintage theater in Springfield still standing is the Esquire, and it in no way resembles its original look. The Southtown is a must-see if you are in the area.