Thanks for the photo. That is the Teatro Hidalgo I remember. Do you know whether there are any photos available that would show the buildings to the left of the theatre (or the right as we’re facing it)? I recall that the Panaderia Esperanza and the Colon Restaurant were to the right of the theatre (or left as we face it) and the theatre was next to the Plaza Church. But it doesn’t look that way in this photo. I tried logging on to the Library site to find any commentary to go with the picture, but wasn’t able to — could only get the picture through your info. Again, many thanks. I appreciate it very much.
WDL
Thanks for the info on the Grand. I’m very familiar with it (even recognized someone in the interior shot of players from the L.A. library you linked me to) because my mother was an actress/singer in the Spanish language theatre in Los Angeles in the 1920s and 30s. I’m looking for pics and info on the Hidalgo Theater on Main St. next to the Plaza Church and the Principal Theater (Teatro Principal)also on Main. Both were very active during that period. Does anyone have any information on either one?
Thanks.
WDL
Thanks for the photo. That is the Teatro Hidalgo I remember. Do you know whether there are any photos available that would show the buildings to the left of the theatre (or the right as we’re facing it)? I recall that the Panaderia Esperanza and the Colon Restaurant were to the right of the theatre (or left as we face it) and the theatre was next to the Plaza Church. But it doesn’t look that way in this photo. I tried logging on to the Library site to find any commentary to go with the picture, but wasn’t able to — could only get the picture through your info. Again, many thanks. I appreciate it very much.
WDL
Thanks for the info on the Grand. I’m very familiar with it (even recognized someone in the interior shot of players from the L.A. library you linked me to) because my mother was an actress/singer in the Spanish language theatre in Los Angeles in the 1920s and 30s. I’m looking for pics and info on the Hidalgo Theater on Main St. next to the Plaza Church and the Principal Theater (Teatro Principal)also on Main. Both were very active during that period. Does anyone have any information on either one?
Thanks.
WDL