Kyle, you are correct. The credit union is in the former Long John Silver’s building that replaced the Crest. I know this because I managed the Long John’s when it originally opened. It turned out to be one of their poorer locations and closed soon after.
After looking at older photos I had my doubts about the building. I believe the remaining picture would be what would have been the marquee but if that’s wrong I’ll remove it as well.
No sign of the Newport when I was there last Wednesday. The field of the Woodzo is extremely overgrown save for the gravel car paths. It was impossible to get much of a picture of the back of the screen.
Chris, in looking at the picture it does look like the projection is at the rear of the building. I never went to this one so I’m guessing you are correct. Now if you need any info on the Ronnie’s or South Twin I’m your guy.
I just went by this theater today. It missed the path of the tornado by five blocks. Once you pass 20th street on Main there is complete and utter destruction.
Kyle, you wouldn’t believe the ghost town that Northwest Plaza has become. It’s amazing how dominating this building looked out on Lindbergh as you drove by.
I just posted my early 70’s pic of the Airway DI, but it is not one of my best efforts. The marquee is still there, and I’ll get some better pics of it this weekend.
Ed, I’ve always enjoyed looking at your photos. It’s great that they are all now in one folder. I’ve been waiting patiently for this feature so I could upload my photos. I hope everyone enjoys them even though I’ve only made it through my Illinois folder so far.
Went by to take pictures of the Princess yesterday and found it closed and for sale due to “owner’s heart condition” with the years of operation on the middle marquee. Plan to get a Flickr account after the first of the year and will post the pictures.
Chris, in viewing other posts on this and other boards, I find your knowledge of the St Louis area, and particularly the north St Louis area, second to none. While I am a south side guy, I too remember looking regularly at the movie listings from that era and must agree with you about the type of movies that were showing in at the Thunderbird. Given the choice, I’ll take your recollections over anyone else’s “facts”.
Mid-America especially. They put up those little twin theaters all over the place.
The Drive-In looks so much better than when I came through 8 years ago and photographed it. Best of luck with it.
What a beauty. Hope to someday get there and shoot this one myself.
What a great job you guys do. Looking forward to more in the coming year.
Kyle, you are correct. The credit union is in the former Long John Silver’s building that replaced the Crest. I know this because I managed the Long John’s when it originally opened. It turned out to be one of their poorer locations and closed soon after.
After looking at older photos I had my doubts about the building. I believe the remaining picture would be what would have been the marquee but if that’s wrong I’ll remove it as well.
No sign of the Newport when I was there last Wednesday. The field of the Woodzo is extremely overgrown save for the gravel car paths. It was impossible to get much of a picture of the back of the screen.
Chris, in looking at the picture it does look like the projection is at the rear of the building. I never went to this one so I’m guessing you are correct. Now if you need any info on the Ronnie’s or South Twin I’m your guy.
This building sat out on the front of the property on Page. It really had nothing to do with the drive-in other than it was on the property.
Wishful thinking – that’s part of the sign of the neighboring business which was set back from the street.
I just went by this theater today. It missed the path of the tornado by five blocks. Once you pass 20th street on Main there is complete and utter destruction.
This was around ‘72 or '73. I’m sure Arthur still had it then.
Kyle, you wouldn’t believe the ghost town that Northwest Plaza has become. It’s amazing how dominating this building looked out on Lindbergh as you drove by.
I think it’s there Kyle, but my Kodak 110 instamatic technology in the 70’s didn’t pick it up very well.
Note the airdome projection booth in the field next to the theater
I just posted my early 70’s pic of the Airway DI, but it is not one of my best efforts. The marquee is still there, and I’ll get some better pics of it this weekend.
Thanks to all for the encouragement. Lauren, I’m enjoying your collection as well. And Chris, I’m getting to my St Louis pics soon.
Ed, I’ve always enjoyed looking at your photos. It’s great that they are all now in one folder. I’ve been waiting patiently for this feature so I could upload my photos. I hope everyone enjoys them even though I’ve only made it through my Illinois folder so far.
As you can see from my recent photo the Petite 4 has not been demolished but has been recycled into a church.
Theater is closed and demolished. A new bank has been built on the site.
Went by to take pictures of the Princess yesterday and found it closed and for sale due to “owner’s heart condition” with the years of operation on the middle marquee. Plan to get a Flickr account after the first of the year and will post the pictures.
Chris, I understand what you mean about missing the Holiday. I get sick everytime I pass the South Twin site and see a Dierberg’s.
Chris, in viewing other posts on this and other boards, I find your knowledge of the St Louis area, and particularly the north St Louis area, second to none. While I am a south side guy, I too remember looking regularly at the movie listings from that era and must agree with you about the type of movies that were showing in at the Thunderbird. Given the choice, I’ll take your recollections over anyone else’s “facts”.
Are tours available to the public? I will be in New York in August and would love to see this gem.
Chuck, the link above doesn’t work any longer and I would love to see the picture of the Tower. Please contact me if you can send it.