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nixols commented about Covina Theatre on Apr 3, 2023 at 10:02 pm

The Performing Arts Center that replaced the Covina Theater is reopening as a new branch of the Laugh Factory. https://www.sgvtribune.com/2023/04/01/no-joke-a-laugh-factory-comedy-club-is-opening-in-downtown-covina/

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nixols commented about Taylor Theater on Dec 21, 2022 at 10:36 am

According to their Facebook page, the Taylor theater reopened on July 6, 2018. https://www.facebook.com/TaylorTheater/

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nixols commented about Fox Theatre on Dec 6, 2021 at 7:42 pm

Napa Journal October 15, 1958

New Bowling Alley in Fox Theatre Annoucement was made Monday that one of the most deluxe bowling alleys in north central California will be installed in the Fox Theatre building…Howard D. McBride, representative of the Blumenfeld Enterprises, 70 Eddy Street San Francisco, says that 12 lane alleys will be built…Expected to open about January 15…Blumenfeld Enterprises is a family operation of four brothers. Joe, Abe, Nate, and Jack. They operate the KVON theatres…

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nixols commented about Mission Theatre on Sep 7, 2021 at 2:08 pm

The Mission Theatre closed on October 26, 1963 according to the Santa Ynez Valley News (11/1/63) https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51433594497_99811a42e6_z.jpg

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nixols commented about Undated photo courtesy Al Medrano. on Apr 15, 2021 at 6:47 pm

This photo is from 1963. It is a frame from a film about the “Temple Urban Renewal Project” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQQ4US0t80M

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nixols commented about Dinuba Theater on Mar 22, 2021 at 11:09 am

Dinuba Lanes (now Orbit Lanes) bowling center opened in this building on September 15, 1960. (Reedley Exponent 7/14/60)

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nixols commented about Obispo Theatre on Jul 26, 2020 at 10:39 pm

The signage was manufactured by YESCO and they have a great early photo of it (possibly opening day) here: https://www.yesco.com/wp-content/themes/yesco-corp/img/100years/gallery/100-years-gallery-21.jpg

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nixols commented about Garmar Theater on Jul 24, 2020 at 12:42 pm

The most recent advertisement I found in the Los Angeles Times was on 18 July 1981 for The Fox and the Hound, and the assessor says the mini mall that replaced it was built in 1981, which leads me to believe that it was demolished in 1981. However, American Classic Images has a photo dated April, 1983. Although both films on the marquee were released in May, 1981. http://americanclassicimages.com/Search/CA1743/txtSearch/bell

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nixols commented about Bob Baker Marionette Theater on Nov 7, 2019 at 12:36 pm

The York theater has been hosting performances of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater for several months. The official grand opening will be held on November 29, 2019. The status of this theater should be changed to OPEN. Yea! http://www.bobbakermarionettetheater.com

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nixols commented about De Anza Theatre on Aug 12, 2017 at 12:12 pm

Here’s a visit with the guy who took apart the De Anza theater and made it into a store in the 1970s. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xcTRB1Oy1I

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nixols commented about Fairfax Cinemas on Apr 5, 2016 at 10:44 am

Great vintage 1967 color photo of the Fairfax marquee in the LAWeekly: http://www.laweekly.com/arts/now-were-an-aberration-how-an-old-la-photo-center-survives-in-2016-6791887

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nixols commented about New Beverly Cinema on Nov 6, 2014 at 6:23 pm

Please enjoy this comprehensive timeline of the New Beverly Cinema building that includes a candy shop, a Yiddish theater, and its slip into porno: http://www.lamag.com/askchris/comprehensive-history-new-beverly-cinema/

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nixols commented about 4 Star Theatre on Dec 12, 2012 at 2:06 pm

Looks like the tenants bought a historic church a few blocks away and will be leaving. “…Oasis will be moving in the near future from its present headquarters at Wilshire near Highland, a former movie theater.”

http://larchmontchronicle.com/oasis-christian-church-new-home/

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nixols commented about Criterion Theatre on Dec 10, 2012 at 11:04 am

12/7/12 Santa Monica Daily Press “…The property owner of the Criterion 6 received permission in November to convert the theater into general retail…” http://www.smdp.com/amc-backs-off-theater-development/115340

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nixols commented about Vogue Theater on Feb 22, 2012 at 3:24 pm

I was surprised to find some nice 1940’s style details in what was probably the candy counter in the former lobby. See photos.

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nixols commented about Fillmore Towne Theatre on Feb 22, 2012 at 3:21 pm

Theater is closed. As of 2/22/12 the city website reads “Due to budget shortfalls, the Fillmore Towne Theatre has been closed. For facility rental information please contact Annette Cardona at 805-524-1500 ext. 216”