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Pflueger theatre architecture lecture
posted by
Michael Zoldessy
on
February 20, 2009 at 8:05 am
HOLLYWOOD, CA —
EGYPTIAN THEATRE
6712 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
www.AmericanCinematheque.com
AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE Presents:
Saturday, February 28 – 2:00 PM
ART DECO SOCIETY LECTURE
THE MOVIE THEATER ARCHITECTURE OF TIMOTHY PFLUEGER
(90 min.)
The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles, in partnership with American Cinematheque, is delighted to host an afternoon with Therese Poletti, author of Art Deco San Francisco: The Architecture of Timothy Pflueger. This special lecture and book-signing, developed specifically for the ADSLA, will focus on Pflueger’s work designing some of California’s most beautiful and iconic movie palaces, including Oakland’s beloved Paramount. In addition to discussing Pflueger’s work and wide-ranging influence, she will also share the story behind the architecture — Pflueger’s commissioning and support of muralist Diego Rivera and his association with photographer Ansel Adams and sculptor Ralph Stackpole — all punctuated by beautiful archival photography mixes with stunning new photography.
Tickets are $5 for members of ADSLA and American Cinematheque.
$10 General Admission / $8 Students & Seniors
Comments (3)
This late and great architect really left his impressive trade mark across the San Francisco bay area;
To name but a few that are still here today in SFO…
Castro Theatre, New Mission Theatre, Alhambra Theatre, Telephone Building and New Filmore Theatre (?)
Alameda Theatre, Alameda -recently restored!
Sorry, but the New Filmore Theatre succumbed to the wrecking ball long ago!
That book is excellent also, a good testament to a fine architect who died relatively young. Worth having.
A visit to the Paramount, Oakland can now allow an inspection of the newly restored Fox, Oakland which is an easy stroll away