I forgot to add that the squad car scene in “American Graffiti” was also shot in front of the then State Theatre.
The lot they pull out of is still there as well.
Sadly the below Movieclips version does not hold for the reaction shot of the police in their damaged car.
Overview still needs to be updated.
The Rialto was still in operation when it burned. “Midnight Express” released October 6th, 1978 was on the marquee, at the time of the December 27th, 1978 fire.
1920s image of Leddy’s Hall added image via Terrie Brackett Dolan.
The theater was on the second floor of this building.
Barlett’s 5 & 10 on the first floor later became Holt’s Store per Joyce Hyre.
Cady’s TV was later on the left, A&P was on the right, per Mike Porter Sr.
Circa 1909 photo added courtesy of Jim Weinzatl.
Current street view shows the entryway altered with brick to cover the original entryway and flush with the upper facade.
The round window on the second level has also been bricked over.
Per Jim Weinzatl:
In 1927 Roy Smith started the State Theatre at 812 Superior which ran until 1936 when it became once again the Tomah Theatre, it ran until 1955.
The building was originally a horse stable.
I added the color night time shot to the Photos section, in case the link goes dead. The second film on the marquee “Sword Of The Avenger” was released in June `48.
1965 photo as the Trans Lux added via Mauri Huttunen.
Circa 1931 photo added courtesy of the Old West Town Facebook page.
I forgot to add that the squad car scene in “American Graffiti” was also shot in front of the then State Theatre. The lot they pull out of is still there as well. Sadly the below Movieclips version does not hold for the reaction shot of the police in their damaged car.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgZTVkjQwto
Circa 1952 photo added credit Dave Gelinas.
Circa 1952 photo added credit Dave Gelinas. Loew’s Poli blade sign in background.
Below link with a screen grab of the Vista Theatre in “Throw Momma From The Train”.
http://www.itsfilmedthere.com/2013/10/throw-momma-from-train.html
Circa 1985 photo added credit Christopher Heard.
1962 photo added via Raymond Storey.
Overview still needs to be updated. The Rialto was still in operation when it burned. “Midnight Express” released October 6th, 1978 was on the marquee, at the time of the December 27th, 1978 fire.
Still works for me. You have to left click to highlight, and right click to Open Link in New Tab or New Window.
Link to news story about the new marquee with video.
http://abc7chicago.com/entertainment/music-box-theater-restores-marquee/3024849/?sf181172480=1
1969 photo added courtesy of the Old School Boston Facebook page. Symphony Cinema marquee on the far right.
Original June 1942 full size and Imbued with Hues colorized versions added.
Update 1958 photo.
1920s image of Leddy’s Hall added image via Terrie Brackett Dolan. The theater was on the second floor of this building. Barlett’s 5 & 10 on the first floor later became Holt’s Store per Joyce Hyre. Cady’s TV was later on the left, A&P was on the right, per Mike Porter Sr.
1 photo via American Classic Images.
http://www.americanclassicimages.com/Default.aspx?tabid=66&CategoryID=3281&List=1&catpageindex=925&ProductID=35519
3 photos via American Classic Images.
http://www.americanclassicimages.com/Default.aspx?tabid=66&CategoryID=3281&List=1&catpageindex=925&ProductID=35516
http://www.americanclassicimages.com/Default.aspx?tabid=66&CategoryID=3281&List=1&catpageindex=925&ProductID=35517
http://www.americanclassicimages.com/Default.aspx?tabid=66&CategoryID=3281&List=1&catpageindex=925&ProductID=35518
Old Tee Pee signage photo added, with what appears to be an old marquee beneath it. Via Mike Larkin.
Circa 1909 photo added courtesy of Jim Weinzatl. Current street view shows the entryway altered with brick to cover the original entryway and flush with the upper facade. The round window on the second level has also been bricked over.
May 1988 photo added credit Bryan Meyer. Just prior to closing.
Per Jim Weinzatl: In 1927 Roy Smith started the State Theatre at 812 Superior which ran until 1936 when it became once again the Tomah Theatre, it ran until 1955. The building was originally a horse stable.
Erwin Theater closed in 1988.
I added the color night time shot to the Photos section, in case the link goes dead.
The second film on the marquee “Sword Of The Avenger” was released in June `48.
1955 photo added via Al Ponte’s Time Machine-New York Facebook page.
1955 photo added via Al Ponte’s Time Machine-New York Facebook page. Partial marquee behind an awning.