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Norwalk Theatre
12039 Firestone Boulevard,
Norwalk,
CA
90650
12039 Firestone Boulevard,
Norwalk,
CA
90650
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The Norwalk Theatre was opened around 1925. It was remodelled in 1954 to the plans of architect John A. Norbak, and renamed New Norwalk Theatre. It was twinned in 1972.
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William Gabel
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Yes,,,,it was a XXX Porn Theatre in 1982….I know, because I worked there part time, selling tickets, and running the concession stand……good times…..even had to put up with relgious zealots supergluing the locks so no one could enter….“Doing the Lord’s Work”, even if it was destruction of property. It must’ve worked ‘cause I saw in 1984 it turned into a family theater, on this site. It was called Norwalk Twin Cinemas….they showed 70’s raunch porn….ah, the good ole daze…..seeing John C. Holmes on a Giant Screen. God Bless that old place. ;)
Here is a photo circa 1930s:
http://tinyurl.com/ygmjrox
wow memories i had there. from 49 cents to 59 cents to 99 cents is what i remember. also recieved my first kiss there. at age of 12. also became very popular with us kids during time hip hop movement started and break dancing was the thing. the theater was known to be the place to go to to see other kids break dancing so away i went with my ghetto blaster … wow to be young. I really enjoyed reading every ones memories
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I am looking for pictures of the Norwalk Theater. I would like to talk to anyone who would be willing to share scans of their phots taken from any and all angles. I would like to build a model of the theater.
I have a scan of not-so-great photo of the theater taken in December of 1953 I am willing to share with any who respond. It is a panorama photo and shows the theater and the intersection where it stood.
I am a veteran of the 50’s kiddie matinees. I saw ALL of the now classic sci-fi movies from front row, center. Those are my happiest childhood memories.
I can be contacted at: adamlove(at)ca(dot)rr(dot)com
I would especially like to hear from Harold Taylor and Randy Henderson.
I’d also like to get copies of any pictures of the area across the street on Firestone. (Anyone else old enough to remember Roy’s Toys?)
I WORKED THERE IN 1985 TILL THEY CLOSED I USED TO RUN MOVIES BACK THEN AND CLOSE AT NIGHT SOMETIMES WHEN I’M ALONE THERE I RUN FILMS THERE AND PIECE THE SCRAPS TOGETHER AND SOME TIMES SCARY IN THE DARK THEATRE
I am looking for pictures of the Norwalk Theater. I would like to talk to anyone who would be willing to share scans of their phots taken from any and all angles. I would like to build a model of the theater.
I am a veteran of the 50’s kiddie matinees. I saw ALL of the now classic sci-fi movies from front row, center. Those are my happiest childhood memories.
I can be contacted at: adamlove(at)ca(dot)rr (dot) com
I would especially like to hear from Harold Taylor and Randy Henderson.
Anyone there when this theater was torn down? I wish I could have been there to grab a souvenir from the rubble.
I just added a picture of a newspaper ad for this theatre from 1957.
Please note that it is being advertised as “The New Norwalk”.
Anyone know what this refers to? At one point the separate outside box office was eliminated and the lobby was expanded. Could this have been when these changes were made?
In the picture taken in 1953, the little box office was still there.
ORCon:
What publication did you find that remodeling information in?
Are there any accompanying photos?
Thanks,
Adam
1966 “Batman” promotion.
https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Image/IM11234