I found a link to this location, which includes an updated picture of the marquee… the original Alabama sign by the road still reads Alabama…the marquee was changed to bookstop.
I had the pleasure of visiting this former theater last month while in Houston. I commend the company for the restoration and preservation of this great building.
Sadly, the Ridge has been demolished, the news article below (ironically dated Friday 13th) describes how the partically demolished building was used for training fire & rescue personnel in the wake of 9-11. The site will become a Kroger grocery store.
This theater is in danger of demolition!
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/riveroaks/
Please read the following for more details.
What a shame if they get their way on this.
Apparently there has been some interest in purchasing this theater, the following article outlines potential re-use. View link
I found a link to this location, which includes an updated picture of the marquee… the original Alabama sign by the road still reads Alabama…the marquee was changed to bookstop.
View link
I had the pleasure of visiting this former theater last month while in Houston. I commend the company for the restoration and preservation of this great building.
It’s called “Book Stop” and is actually a division of Barnes & Noble bookstores. Any specialty locations such as this get the “Bookstop” name.
Sadly, the Ridge has been demolished, the news article below (ironically dated Friday 13th) describes how the partically demolished building was used for training fire & rescue personnel in the wake of 9-11. The site will become a Kroger grocery store.
View link