ken mc: Thanks for all of the great b/w photos, but especially of the photo showing the interior as so many times photos are shown of the exterior, only.
Another building with great architecture design and special tile roof without the 1968 marquee that just doesn’t look as nice as it covers up the tile area with the word…OGDEN.
It’s a shame that the Denver couldn’t have later been used for concerts and other non movie events as it was a Rapp & Rapp according to JTFox on May 4th so it certainly had historical value.
William: I would have bet that would have been the answer and reading the word….DEMOLISHED! My next question is….why? Must look to see if the former DENVER is listed with CT.
Interesting that the architect for this theatre done in Pueblo Deco was M. Eugene Durfee and the architect for the Fox done in Art Deco in Phoenix was S. Charles Lee.
IanArizona: I was going to email you, but that information is not provided on your CT profile page. I just your Sept. 11/02 post and found it interesting what you wrote…“We have a good number of Art Deco office buildings just sitting and rotting. Can we stop this destructive tide?” This is a shame as art deco of that era is my favorite and should be saved by the City of Phoenix. The Mayor of Phoenix and the Mayor of Tucson should be comparing architectural notes!
The b/w photos posted on 1/9/05 are absolutely breathtaking so why in the world would the City of Phoenix make the decision to destroy this beautiful art deco 1800 seat cinema? Such a shame!
Glad to read that this Fox has or is being renovated as it was featured on the recent broadcast of Mrs. America on 10/30/06. Too bad that the Fox in Phoenix is listed as having been demolished!
I recently received a phone call from the author and he will be sending me a signed book since I won’t be able to attend his Borders book signing on November 16th in Youngstown. If you happen to go, please tell him you know me via the internet as I told him about my interest in old cinemas via this website. Thanks.
“Bob Dobush lives at the theater, and not in any metaphorical sense. The collector and restorer of antique radios keeps an apartment above the long-vacant Hilliard Square theater in Lakewood. He bought the landmark in 1998 to save it from the wrecking ball.” It would be most interesting if someone from CT could interview Bob Dobush and post his words since he lives there and did save this theatre from the wrecking ball! Thank you Mr. Dobush.
ken mc: Thanks for all of the great b/w photos, but especially of the photo showing the interior as so many times photos are shown of the exterior, only.
Lost Memory: I couldn’t see the above photo as a message read “Tammi G. is no longer active on Flickr.”
Another building with great architecture design and special tile roof without the 1968 marquee that just doesn’t look as nice as it covers up the tile area with the word…OGDEN.
What a beautiful theatre building!
It’s a shame that the Denver couldn’t have later been used for concerts and other non movie events as it was a Rapp & Rapp according to JTFox on May 4th so it certainly had historical value.
Any interior photos…“Lost Memory”?
Yet nice to read where the organ is now….Organ Stop Pizza in Mesa AZ.
So the Denver was a Rapp & Rapp and then was demolished. Shame!
William: I would have bet that would have been the answer and reading the word….DEMOLISHED! My next question is….why? Must look to see if the former DENVER is listed with CT.
What happened to the theatre with the DENVER marquee?
ken mc: Your b/w photos posted on Sept. 13 were wonderful to see with 2 vertical marquees across the street in downtown Denver!
Will, Thanks for the Fox explanation.
Interesting that the architect for this theatre done in Pueblo Deco was M. Eugene Durfee and the architect for the Fox done in Art Deco in Phoenix was S. Charles Lee.
IanArizona: I was going to email you, but that information is not provided on your CT profile page. I just your Sept. 11/02 post and found it interesting what you wrote…“We have a good number of Art Deco office buildings just sitting and rotting. Can we stop this destructive tide?” This is a shame as art deco of that era is my favorite and should be saved by the City of Phoenix. The Mayor of Phoenix and the Mayor of Tucson should be comparing architectural notes!
The b/w photos posted on 1/9/05 are absolutely breathtaking so why in the world would the City of Phoenix make the decision to destroy this beautiful art deco 1800 seat cinema? Such a shame!
Such a shame that this Fox was demolished and yet the Fox in Tucson is being renovated!
Too bad that this theatre can’t be resurrected since Knoxville does have the Tennessee.
Glad to read that this Fox has or is being renovated as it was featured on the recent broadcast of Mrs. America on 10/30/06. Too bad that the Fox in Phoenix is listed as having been demolished!
I recently received a phone call from the author and he will be sending me a signed book since I won’t be able to attend his Borders book signing on November 16th in Youngstown. If you happen to go, please tell him you know me via the internet as I told him about my interest in old cinemas via this website. Thanks.
Great photo from the City of Chicago!
And I just noticed the clever words on the marquee which is really good advise when restoring a theatre or any architectural building.
Remember the past
Enjoy the present
Anticipate the Future
The above computer realization by Phil Baker of the completed facade is very nice. Congratulations and good luck with the restoration.
“Bob Dobush lives at the theater, and not in any metaphorical sense. The collector and restorer of antique radios keeps an apartment above the long-vacant Hilliard Square theater in Lakewood. He bought the landmark in 1998 to save it from the wrecking ball.” It would be most interesting if someone from CT could interview Bob Dobush and post his words since he lives there and did save this theatre from the wrecking ball! Thank you Mr. Dobush.
I would love to see photos of the ornate lobby and staircase. Are you listening “Lost Memory”? Hope so as this theatre needs to be saved and restored!
I just viewed the computer realization by Phil Baker of the completed facade with ticket kios. Congratulations.