Circa 1924 photo as Liberty Music Hall added credit Joe Sonderman.
“Liberty Music Hall - Home Of The Liberty Maids - 40 People Mostly Girls 40 - 4 Big Shows All In One” painted on the exterior wall.
Unique Liberty marquee that included “Home Of Liberty Maids” with an eagle above.
Flickr link with a program for the Colonial Theatre. It says it was renamed in 1904 but previous evidence confirmed 1905.
Also September 24, 1905 print ad proof added to gallery courtesy Tim O'Neill.
Just happened to read on actor Earl Holliman’s Wikipedia page, that he saved his money from being an usher at the Strand Theatre, a newsboy for the Shreveport Times, and a magician’s assistant to leave Louisiana for Hollywood the first time.
He came back after one week, but later tried again.
As posted by Lou Rugani in 2009 but not in the Overview, and below credit the Center for Sacramento History.
“On September 14, 1946, the Hippodrome’s marquee fell during construction on the building next door, killing one pedestrian and injuring three others. The theater closed and was reopened as the Crest in 1949.”
Full size print ad.
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/5765/photos/401724
January 13, 2023 WBEZ article about Avalon Regal Theater.
https://www.wbez.org/stories/avalon-regal-theater-history-south-shore-chicago/c95b2f43-4c7d-4f70-8d27-3fa7f464fdf5?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wbez
This Harry Houdini link has images of both the old and new Orpheums.
https://www.wildabouthoudini.com/2021/04/kansas-citys-last-houdini-theater.html
August 25, 1963 photo added courtesy Brook Solway. “Gun Glory” 1957 and “The Sheepman” 1958 were also being shown the day the theatre closed.
Circa 1956 photo added.
United Artists Theatre seen 7/14/87 & 9/17/89 in two panoramic photos copyright Thomas Yanul in below link.
http://www.thomasyanul.com/indexblock371.html
Circa 1924 photo as Liberty Music Hall added credit Joe Sonderman. “Liberty Music Hall - Home Of The Liberty Maids - 40 People Mostly Girls 40 - 4 Big Shows All In One” painted on the exterior wall. Unique Liberty marquee that included “Home Of Liberty Maids” with an eagle above.
Varsity Theatre to be converted into a 35-unit apartment building with ground floor retail. Evanston Round Table link below.
https://evanstonroundtable.com/2022/05/01/former-varsity-theater-site-council-vote/?fbclid=IwAR0Fr6z9XLKCBnnp6XCYV1MO7glLz2xmph7XiVJTKjEnp40pUs-rovaVuFM
Crisper version via Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/TheForgottenSplendour/photos/a.297589833981017/941322479607746/
Demolished. Gill-Roy’s Hardware now occupies this site.
It reopened as Hyde & Behman’s on September 26, 1904.
http://cinematreasures.org/photos/400334
Tribune link.
https://chicagotribune.newspapers.com/clip/115758806/chicago-tribune/?fbclid=IwAR381h54utC_QCEVeZRQxtx8Duq-C7JWZ_KDGe1sYHxqubCACo8Gz2uNnHY
Flickr link with a program for the Colonial Theatre. It says it was renamed in 1904 but previous evidence confirmed 1905. Also September 24, 1905 print ad proof added to gallery courtesy Tim O'Neill.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/148686664@N06/45084916615?fbclid=IwAR3npsD6UMeTi-Kgob0x4YWiQTxCSUoso3zVeuMvsqGuSQe6isdifC5cBOw
This theatre was still open in 1972. There is a photo below in the gallery from that year, with “Sitting Target” starring Oliver Reed on the marquee.
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/7874/photos/191331
This theatre was still open in 1972. There is a photo in the gallery from that year, with “Sitting Target” starring Oliver Reed on the marquee.
1972 photo credit Miami Herald.
January 24, 1975.
https://chicagotribune.newspapers.com/clip/115637465/chicago-tribune/?fbclid=IwAR1siFVTkPuaUUcVJ-ZkritX37eTUYgzVNCQGKdnioYAb607qffzgPiY1IE
11 seconds of marquee footage from 6/15/73-6/28/73.
https://www.pond5.com/stock-footage/item/219786010-chicago-1973street-view-chicago-theater-and-iconic-chicago-s?fbclid=IwAR3bZJNMx6QrLjJr_hlF1adckBq58qGDazZqW0MkM8BBa4fSFYIMOp__TAU
11 seconds of footage from 6/15/73-6/28/73.
https://www.pond5.com/stock-footage/item/219786010-chicago-1973street-view-chicago-theater-and-iconic-chicago-s?fbclid=IwAR3bZJNMx6QrLjJr_hlF1adckBq58qGDazZqW0MkM8BBa4fSFYIMOp__TAU
Just happened to read on actor Earl Holliman’s Wikipedia page, that he saved his money from being an usher at the Strand Theatre, a newsboy for the Shreveport Times, and a magician’s assistant to leave Louisiana for Hollywood the first time. He came back after one week, but later tried again.
September 2022 street view shows all the storefronts on the block to be vacant.
Circa 1958 photo added, original source unknown.
Another Eyes of a Generation piece on The Dinah Shore Show at the Colonial Theatre January 13, 1957.
https://eyesofageneration.com/january-13-1957-dinah-and-the-colonial-theater-tk40-cameras/?fbclid=IwAR1p6QYznvrUhZ-vcHLiSatNM7ADOaHBNv1QoGHiBO6wrBo4D7w6EiVCw3w
As posted by Lou Rugani in 2009 but not in the Overview, and below credit the Center for Sacramento History.
“On September 14, 1946, the Hippodrome’s marquee fell during construction on the building next door, killing one pedestrian and injuring three others. The theater closed and was reopened as the Crest in 1949.”
Back side of postcard.
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/824/photos/398562