There was a full page ad for this theater in the LA Times a few days ago. They seem to be emphasizing the waiter service, but for me that would be a little distracting if the movie was halfway decent.
My grandfather had a German church in this neighborhood in the 1930s. I would love to see if that building is still standing. I have to ask my mother if she went to the Cambria or the Lehigh down the street.
This is the beginning of a 3/30/58 article in the Chicago Tribune:
The city zoning board of appeals last week continued until 1 p.m. April 15 a public hearing on an appeal by the Ukrainian American Youth association for permission to convert a theater at 1923 W. 51st st. into a boys' club.
Here is a 1964 aerial photo. The LA Times reported in the late 80s that the Ace was razed in 1984 and replaced by housing. That appears to be more accurate, if you look at the current aerial photo. http://tinyurl.com/ylsz88e
That was fast.
Boxoffice magazine reported in March 1958 that the Park would close in a few weeks, and then would be turned into a bank.
There is a video with some interior views on this page. Address should be changed to 339 W. 19th Street.
http://tinyurl.com/yjsecz6
Here is another photo:
http://tinyurl.com/yg2tn6l
There was a full page ad for this theater in the LA Times a few days ago. They seem to be emphasizing the waiter service, but for me that would be a little distracting if the movie was halfway decent.
Here is a 1973 aerial view:
http://tinyurl.com/yfnmlnp
This 2002 aerial view shows the former drive-in:
http://tinyurl.com/yc5tks3
Here is a contemporary view:
http://tinyurl.com/yk825o6
This was taken a few years ago. The aerial view of the roof shows severe damage.
http://tinyurl.com/yghpfea
Here is a contemporary photo:
http://tinyurl.com/yewhka4
Here is a better view:
http://tinyurl.com/ylf39c5
My grandfather had a German church in this neighborhood in the 1930s. I would love to see if that building is still standing. I have to ask my mother if she went to the Cambria or the Lehigh down the street.
Here is a view of the church:
http://tinyurl.com/yalzt5e
There should be an aka of Hammer Drive-In, per the 6/7/07 post.
Here is a 1980 aerial photo:
http://tinyurl.com/ygl8jp8
This was advertised as Harpers Theater in 1949 in the LA Times, but in July 1950 the listing stated that the theater was closed.
It looks like it was built as a church, unless there was a major remodel:
http://tinyurl.com/yg8fjcr
OK, thanks.
Here is a 1992 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/yk6zxe7
This is the beginning of a 3/30/58 article in the Chicago Tribune:
The city zoning board of appeals last week continued until 1 p.m. April 15 a public hearing on an appeal by the Ukrainian American Youth association for permission to convert a theater at 1923 W. 51st st. into a boys' club.
Here is a 1967 aerial view:
http://tinyurl.com/yjmrs6r
Using the 500 W. Avenue L address, I was able to locate the drive-in on this site. This is a 1959 aerial view:
http://tinyurl.com/ygpcnyk
You can still access the drive-in’s site, circa 2005:
http://tinyurl.com/yznj2kf
The bulldozers have been parked, but no demolition. Maybe the ghosts of strippers past are keeping them at bay.
Here is a 1964 aerial photo. The LA Times reported in the late 80s that the Ace was razed in 1984 and replaced by housing. That appears to be more accurate, if you look at the current aerial photo.
http://tinyurl.com/ylsz88e