Walt and Pat Sonnenstuhl, of the Art Deco Society Northwest, lived in Orinda, CA from 1973-1983 when the “Save the Orinda Theater” group was able to save this historic building from the wrecking ball. We were both members of group, and Walt contributed his musical talent to fund raisers. Bob and Lois McKim did yearly musicals, and in 1982 “Sly Masterful' played by Dale Lindholm was the villain of "That’s Entertainment”.
Razzmatazz provided musical support for the musicals, and Walt was part of this group. This musical was a spoof on the issue and increased awareness of the Save the Orinda Theater efforts. Once
the theater became a historical landmark it was saved. The theater is currently being used as a cinema. The photos below were taken by Walt Sonnenstuhl, and these Art Deco images would have been lost without saving this priceless piece of Art Deco.
Walt was the proprietor of Orinda Electronics which was across the street from this glorious structure. Our thanks to Walt Sonnenstuhl of the Art Deco Society Nortwest, and John Gerecht a local Olympia area photographer for helping the Webmidwife create these graphics. Walt can be reached by email: .
More information and pictures: http://www.artdeconw.org/restororinda.html
Walt and Pat Sonnenstuhl, of the Art Deco Society Northwest, lived in Orinda, CA from 1973-1983 when the “Save the Orinda Theater” group was able to save this historic building from the wrecking ball. We were both members of group, and Walt contributed his musical talent to fund raisers. Bob and Lois McKim did yearly musicals, and in 1982 “Sly Masterful' played by Dale Lindholm was the villain of "That’s Entertainment”.
Razzmatazz provided musical support for the musicals, and Walt was part of this group. This musical was a spoof on the issue and increased awareness of the Save the Orinda Theater efforts. Once
the theater became a historical landmark it was saved. The theater is currently being used as a cinema. The photos below were taken by Walt Sonnenstuhl, and these Art Deco images would have been lost without saving this priceless piece of Art Deco.
Walt was the proprietor of Orinda Electronics which was across the street from this glorious structure. Our thanks to Walt Sonnenstuhl of the Art Deco Society Nortwest, and John Gerecht a local Olympia area photographer for helping the Webmidwife create these graphics. Walt can be reached by email: . More information and pictures:
http://www.artdeconw.org/restororinda.html