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pnelson commented about Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Jul 12, 2015 at 6:40 pm

Seattle still has it’s original Paramount theatre and it has been completely restored with even a larger stage and new seating. All the biggest shows are playing there.

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pnelson commented about Tower Theatre, Los Angeles, CA in 1927 - Auditorium on Jul 12, 2015 at 6:25 pm

What a dramatic and beautiful theatre. So nice it is still in use and admired. Proscenium and curtain is elegant. Perfect for concert hall.

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pnelson commented about San Mateo Theatre on Jul 11, 2015 at 6:59 pm

One of the most handsome interiors for a theatre in the country. Rivals LA’S best. Art Deco meets mission. What a tragedy not to save it. The exterior is great too.

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pnelson commented about Baywood Theater on Jul 11, 2015 at 6:53 pm

The Baywood had a wonderful exterior. Art Deco meets Art Moderne and the marquee great too. Bad taste to tear it down and gut it. History means nothing to this world.

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pnelson commented about 1929 interior shot on Jul 10, 2015 at 6:13 pm

This big theatre has an Egyptian look to it. Nice proscenium and ceiling.

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pnelson commented about Stefanie Klavens Photographs Historic Theatres and Vanishing Drive-ins on Jul 8, 2015 at 8:27 pm

Elaborate side wall decoration and ceiling. Nice auditorium.

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pnelson commented about Loew's 72nd Street on Jul 6, 2015 at 7:10 pm

What an eleborate masterpiece as theatre. Tragedy it is gone. If it was in Europe it may have survived. Beautiful architecture is more important there.

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pnelson commented about CMX New York East 62nd Street on Jul 6, 2015 at 7:01 pm

Not too bad looking for what it is or was.

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pnelson commented about Avalon Theatre on Jul 5, 2015 at 6:46 pm

Nice spanish looking exterior and great marquee.

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pnelson commented about Palace Theater on Jul 5, 2015 at 6:37 pm

Victorian looking entrance to this very old theatre. Good pic.

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pnelson commented about Electric Pavilion Picture House on Jul 3, 2015 at 7:15 pm

Wonderful photo of proud staff in a sweet little vintage theatre. Silents? Handsome fellow in uniform is so classic. Great pic.

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pnelson commented about Boyd Theatre, Philadelphia, PA on Jul 3, 2015 at 7:11 pm

Rather ugly utility marquee on an elaborate classic art deco building. Can we say zero taste. A tragedy to loose this fantastic art deco theatre. This sort of thing is happening across the country. And replaced by utility new construction using cheap materials and no architectural imagination.

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pnelson commented about Texas Theatre on Jul 3, 2015 at 6:45 pm

Can’t believe someone would put this false ugly facade on such a classic mission style lovely exterior. Great marquee though.

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pnelson commented about Texas Theatre on Jul 3, 2015 at 6:38 pm

Handsome interior detail and great proscenium. Did ceiling have lights for stars? Should have been restored. Exterior was nicer before art moderne conversion.

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pnelson commented about Gary Martinez of Martinez + Johnson Architecture on Historic Theatre Restoration on Jul 1, 2015 at 9:04 pm

What a true palace of a theatre. Amazing restoration and historic acomplishment. Ceiling alone worth the price of a ticket. Imagine a building like this waste away. All the other beautiful theatres across the country that were never this lucky.

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pnelson commented about Ambassador Theatre on Jun 30, 2015 at 7:18 pm

Art deco beauty in this theatre.

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pnelson commented about Sheboygan Theatre, Sheboygan WI on Jun 30, 2015 at 7:13 pm

Are there stars in the sky and moonlight? Great details in this classic auditorium design. Looks very well prepared for the biggest concerts and shows.

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pnelson commented about Royal Theatre, Ashland WI on Jun 30, 2015 at 7:09 pm

Fancy wide art deco inspired marquee.

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pnelson commented about MAJESTIC (WISCONSIN) Theatre; La Crosse, Wisconsin. on Jun 30, 2015 at 7:04 pm

Great pic. Almost looks like a toy city. Cars and signs are so magical. Trees in the distance are like an illusion. Has been tinted.

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pnelson commented about Wisconsin Theatre on Jun 30, 2015 at 7:01 pm

Wonderful dramatic marquee and blade sign. Ramon Navarro was one of the best early male movie stars. Silent screen great. Great pic.

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pnelson commented about Paramount Theatre's VistaVision screen on Jun 30, 2015 at 6:46 pm

Nice big curved screeen on this theatre gem of a prescenium and beautiful auditorium.

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pnelson commented about Avalon Theatre 1939 on Jun 28, 2015 at 6:38 pm

Art deco masterpiece of a marquee and signage.

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pnelson commented about original Interior on Jun 28, 2015 at 6:34 pm

Lots of mixed styles to this auditorium. Deco, modern, Waterfall curtains and good blending. Beautiful theatre.

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pnelson commented about 4 Norfolk, VA Theatres on Jun 28, 2015 at 6:23 pm

Ornate exterior on this beautiful building. Marquee ie perfect for this design too.

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pnelson commented about Midway Theatre - 1823-1829 East Allegheny Avenue on Jun 28, 2015 at 6:10 pm

Dramatic art deco architecture and marquee. Wonderful blade signage too. They don’t have this style anymore. Classy from the past.