John,
I glad that some of the info found has brought back some good memories. I would be happy to talk to anyone that was part of the history of the theatre. I will also make a change on our site about the caddy. All info and pictures are taken from Jerry Epstein’s book “Remembering Charlie” and the car was listed as Sydney’s from the book. We are going to have some of the images made into large prints for our lobbies. I would be happy to post a link to the high rez images when I get a chance to scan them in, probably in a few days. I also have scan of reviews and programs from a few of the first shows donr in the theatre. Ill post those as well.
Im so happy to hear so much more info on the theatre.
Joe, thanks for your additional information. I have some Sanford Fire Insurance maps. One from 1919 and the other from 1950.
Here are links to the files View link View link
I run the El Centro Theatre. I stumbled across this post and wanted to say thanks for confirming some info for me. I have been talking to bob burn the original lighting guy for the theatre, and he told me about the theatre being one of the first silent movie theatres in Los Angeles.
I have to say I love this building and have been working hard on renovations for the past 8 years. I have been doing an archive of all the shows that have been done here for the past few years. I should have them all up in a few months.
Joe,
Sorry its Sanborn Fire Insurance.
John,
I glad that some of the info found has brought back some good memories. I would be happy to talk to anyone that was part of the history of the theatre. I will also make a change on our site about the caddy. All info and pictures are taken from Jerry Epstein’s book “Remembering Charlie” and the car was listed as Sydney’s from the book. We are going to have some of the images made into large prints for our lobbies. I would be happy to post a link to the high rez images when I get a chance to scan them in, probably in a few days. I also have scan of reviews and programs from a few of the first shows donr in the theatre. Ill post those as well.
Im so happy to hear so much more info on the theatre.
Joe, thanks for your additional information. I have some Sanford Fire Insurance maps. One from 1919 and the other from 1950.
Here are links to the files
View link
View link
I run the El Centro Theatre. I stumbled across this post and wanted to say thanks for confirming some info for me. I have been talking to bob burn the original lighting guy for the theatre, and he told me about the theatre being one of the first silent movie theatres in Los Angeles.
I have to say I love this building and have been working hard on renovations for the past 8 years. I have been doing an archive of all the shows that have been done here for the past few years. I should have them all up in a few months.