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DavidZornig commented about Garrick Theatre on Feb 1, 2023 at 11:07 pm

2020 exterior and interior photos added.

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DavidZornig commented about Blackbox Theater on Feb 1, 2023 at 1:04 pm

July 1975.

https://www.facebook.com/CLTOVER/photos/a.2703990803174420/3092986380941525/

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DavidZornig commented about Dilworth Theatre on Feb 1, 2023 at 1:03 pm
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DavidZornig commented about Blackbox Theater on Feb 1, 2023 at 12:59 pm

1984 news clipping on 4 screens added to gallery.

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DavidZornig commented about Wilson Avenue Theater on Jan 31, 2023 at 12:09 am

Still coming together…

https://twitter.com/adamselzer/status/1620182769493233665?s=48&t=M23iCW9Lb-NioANCDtrl1A&fbclid=IwAR20UQCyDDKXDBlT73R-rs535trBT-htBva1kaa7L-Yzi8ErdKhYQlnm8qQ

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DavidZornig commented about BIOGRAPH Theatre; Chicago, Illinois. on Jan 28, 2023 at 12:15 pm

Photo description & credit AP Photos.

https://www.facebook.com/APImages/photos/pb.100064553479772.-2207520000./10156612463963865/?type=3

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DavidZornig commented about January 1, 1938 photo credit AP. on Jan 28, 2023 at 10:51 am

This photo replaces a previously posted version with improper year and credit. Crisper version too.

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DavidZornig commented about September 27, 1958 photo credit Ed Kelly Collection. on Jan 27, 2023 at 10:48 am

Sorry just saw your comment now. Contact Thomas County Historical Society regarding use of the photo. I only shared it to Cinema Treasures crediting them. Their website is watermarked on the photo.

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DavidZornig commented about Lyric Theatre on Jan 26, 2023 at 10:03 pm

January 26, 2023 Reader article.

https://chicagoreader.com/film/the-lyric-theater-is-a-family-affair/?fbclid=IwAR2-mB5kUFk9F64I4h-Yt9U0yk-GoSks3T0cYKoIZ4v9jVkS7fp3arU6Qpc

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DavidZornig commented about Maplewood Theatre on Jan 26, 2023 at 12:34 pm

Address is 7180 Manchester Avenue, not 7170.
Current street view confirms such.

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DavidZornig commented about RKO Warner Twin Theatre on Jan 26, 2023 at 12:10 pm

Enlargeable 1948 photo via Alamy site.

https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-new-york-city-street-scene-1948-1940s-color-kodachrome-key-largo-count-50612078.html?irclickid=0uy1rQRfAxyNRRbTNKyo-3UVUkA1r0UmIzOWTI0&utm_source=77643&utm_campaign=Shop%20Royalty%20Free%20at%20Alamy&utm_medium=impact&irgwc=1

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DavidZornig commented about Park Theatre on Jan 25, 2023 at 10:06 pm

Official link at the top does not load. Below is the correct link. (The Cowsills and Steve Smith and the Nakeds will perform February 11)

https://theparkri.com/

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DavidZornig commented about Hornell Theatre on Jan 25, 2023 at 5:05 pm

1939 photo added credit Steuben County Historical Society.

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DavidZornig commented about Legion Theater on Jan 25, 2023 at 4:45 pm

1924 photo added credit Steuben County Historical Society.

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DavidZornig commented about Pearl Theatre on Jan 24, 2023 at 8:20 pm

Additional history below credit Highland Park Historical Society.

Shortly after the opening, owners William and Bertha Pearl executed a 15 year lease for both the Alycon and Pearl for 35,000$/year to the Highland Park Theater Co, according to the Chicago Tribune (Nov. 3, 1925), citing lawyers for both parties. The 1925 theater installed a “3/13” Barton Organ. (Junchen, David L. Encyclopedia of the American Theatre Organ. Pasadena, Calif: Showcase Publications, 1985.) In January 1928, a “bandit” robbed the safe and fled with $2100, 3 days income. The thief covered the assistant manager, Saul Greenberg, with a blanket before locking him in the washroom. (Chicago Daily Tribune) The Bulletin of the Chicago Medical Society V33 cites the Alycon for installing systems so the “hearing impaired” could listen to “Talkies.” In 1940, Pearl installed additional RCA sound equipment in the (now) 1150 seat theater.“ (Motion Picture Herald. New York, N.Y: Quigley Pub. Co., vol. 140, nos. 71-113. 1940.)

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DavidZornig commented about Highland Park Theatre on Jan 24, 2023 at 8:18 pm

Two images added to gallery.
Additional history below credit Highland Park Historical Society.

Shortly after the opening, owners William and Bertha Pearl executed a 15 year lease for both the Alycon and Pearl for 35,000$/year to the Highland Park Theater Co, according to the Chicago Tribune (Nov. 3, 1925), citing lawyers for both parties. The 1925 theater installed a “3/13” Barton Organ. (Junchen, David L. Encyclopedia of the American Theatre Organ. Pasadena, Calif: Showcase Publications, 1985.) In January 1928, a “bandit” robbed the safe and fled with $2100, 3 days income. The thief covered the assistant manager, Saul Greenberg, with a blanket before locking him in the washroom. (Chicago Daily Tribune) The Bulletin of the Chicago Medical Society V33 cites the Alycon for installing systems so the “hearing impaired” could listen to “Talkies.”
In 1940, Pearl installed additional RCA sound equipment in the (now) 1150 seat theater.“ (Motion Picture Herald. New York, N.Y: Quigley Pub. Co., vol. 140, nos. 71-113. 1940.)

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DavidZornig commented about 1968 photo credit Highland Park Historical Society. on Jan 24, 2023 at 8:08 pm

Photo credit Henry X Arenberg (March 1, 1929- November 6, 2011), courtesy Highland Park Historical Society.

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DavidZornig commented about Chicago Theatre on Jan 23, 2023 at 6:06 pm

Wider, enlargeable version in link below.

https://www.tumblr.com/oldshowbiz/177576005674?source=share&fbclid=IwAR1eiL3oercLx6c53RwrNHp8CLR5qplEs883plDaEijbiyBuT8PjwRixL2o&branch_match_id=1126681567250428531&branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAAwXBiwrCIBQA0D%2Ba28wHQUSPQYFESD%2BgbsM7HDp1aH1959icQzoipHKT91W72Bi%2FIu%2FGZH3R8EMdY4TRtiWUHVDFY7abjlj1%2Bjxr42A8PctFdhMI7KdoRKWGYFni6xH4TUiyBTckznFwdzXAouF73T%2F8vRQJVfT%2BD%2Fxtm6h%2FAAAA

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DavidZornig commented about Olympic Theater on Jan 22, 2023 at 9:53 pm

2017 Urban Remains link and John Mallin link both with photos that somehow did not get shared here.

https://www.urbanremainschicago.com/news-and-events/2017/07/17/documenting-ciceros-historic-olympic-theater-1927-cut-short-by-heat-exhaustion-plans-to-revisit-in-the-making/?fbclid=IwAR02QXslKqjogFk-pF5O0zAHakdBce1n83CpYY0ZbDX4znr1ILTtT4ylhPk

https://johnamallin.com/project/olympic-theater-ballroom/?fbclid=IwAR3RPiswXALT1jwaHZ1H56B55kj0aVFbCgnIyqOZNfVyUBeYUhwxacaWkrE

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DavidZornig commented about Erlanger Theatre on Jan 22, 2023 at 7:09 pm

July 29-August 24, 1946 photo added credit Explore Chicago Collection, from now dead link.

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DavidZornig commented about RKO Grand Theatre on Jan 22, 2023 at 7:06 pm

The Explore Chicago Collections link is now dead. But I was able to add one 1946 photo to the gallery.

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DavidZornig commented about Schwartz Center on Jan 17, 2023 at 10:16 pm

Free Children’s Matinee sponsored by the Downtown Dover Merchants at the Capitol Theatre The Schwartz Collection Photo: Detail, 1946 Crisper version in below Facebook link.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=499585348869648&set=pb.100064545619928.-2207520000.&type=3

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DavidZornig commented about Ilwaco Theatre on Jan 17, 2023 at 9:53 pm

The below Facebook post has a photo and I agree that it is the same building that today houses the Sea Hag Bar, so the address should be 209 First Avenue South as Joe Vogel says above. Highlight and open in new tab to view.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=493469909448560&set=pb.100063566654039.-2207520000.&type=3

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DavidZornig commented about Globe Theatre on Jan 16, 2023 at 5:48 pm

1912 photo & description added credit the former Calumet412 website.

“View of the Crowd lining both sides of the street in front of the Palace Opera House for a visit from President William Howard Taft A line of automobiles is visible along the curb in front of the opera house at 1139 South Blue Island Avenue in the Near South Side Community area of Chicago.”

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DavidZornig commented about Sandburg Theatre on Jan 16, 2023 at 5:38 pm

Full size print ad.

http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/5765/photos/401724