I am Donald R Swickard, and have made many comments above. I now have a YOUTUBE showing before, during, and some of the Movie Stars that appeared there. Hope you enjoy these past memories.
Swickard’s STRAND THEATER
The NW corner off Sunol facing Whittier (now enclosed) was the location of the box office. A circular awning ran N to the edge of Whittier Blvd, with the marqui above. The front of the building had a ramp leading to the stage, on the E side (tall) portion of the building, where the complete screen and speakers were lifted for vaudville and open stage.The front of the building facing Whittier had three large billboards advertising upcoming shows, hiding most of the side of this building. It was closed in 1952 due to lack of business due to TV. This was the “home” of the Buck Jones Ranger
Band", and semi home of the “Son’s of the Pioneers” which brought Roy Rogers to fame. Numerous Movie Stars signed their names in a cement block, and some were layed around East Los Angeles.
I mentioned is the above posting, I do have a number of pictures of events held outside, and numerous stars signing the cement blocks, and some interior shots—-however, I do not know how to get them posted. Donald R Swickard
My name is Donald R Swickard. My father, J Paul Swickard was the owner of the Strand. I do have a few exterior pictures, and some older interior, as well as many of the movie stars that appeared there. my e-mail address is Weould like to post these, and to fill anyone in on the details of cement autographs, etc.
My name is Donald Swickard, son of Paul Swickard, owner of the Strand Theater, East Los Angeles. I do have some pictures of the interior or the theater, and details regarding the activities from the 29’s to the time we closed in 1952. I can be reached at Would like to share any and all details.
I am Donald R Swickard, and have made many comments above. I now have a YOUTUBE showing before, during, and some of the Movie Stars that appeared there. Hope you enjoy these past memories.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOPv0pGLVOQ
Swickard’s STRAND THEATER
The NW corner off Sunol facing Whittier (now enclosed) was the location of the box office. A circular awning ran N to the edge of Whittier Blvd, with the marqui above. The front of the building had a ramp leading to the stage, on the E side (tall) portion of the building, where the complete screen and speakers were lifted for vaudville and open stage.The front of the building facing Whittier had three large billboards advertising upcoming shows, hiding most of the side of this building. It was closed in 1952 due to lack of business due to TV. This was the “home” of the Buck Jones Ranger
Band", and semi home of the “Son’s of the Pioneers” which brought Roy Rogers to fame. Numerous Movie Stars signed their names in a cement block, and some were layed around East Los Angeles.
I mentioned is the above posting, I do have a number of pictures of events held outside, and numerous stars signing the cement blocks, and some interior shots—-however, I do not know how to get them posted. Donald R Swickard
My name is Donald R Swickard. My father, J Paul Swickard was the owner of the Strand. I do have a few exterior pictures, and some older interior, as well as many of the movie stars that appeared there. my e-mail address is Weould like to post these, and to fill anyone in on the details of cement autographs, etc.
My name is Donald Swickard, son of Paul Swickard, owner of the Strand Theater, East Los Angeles. I do have some pictures of the interior or the theater, and details regarding the activities from the 29’s to the time we closed in 1952. I can be reached at Would like to share any and all details.