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Life's Too Short commented about Loew's Jersey Theatre on Jun 16, 2009 at 4:00 am

Wow, very nice.

Excellent photo composition.

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Life's Too Short commented about Barron Theatre on Jun 15, 2009 at 3:32 pm

Wow, this is a new one on me.

Really nice exterior design. Definitley above-average.

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Life's Too Short commented about Rialto Cinemas Cerrito on Jun 15, 2009 at 3:26 pm

I don’t want to be a killjoy. But I’m not sure how much money is left in exhibition of foreign films. I’m sure DVDs, internet access, etc. have taken a bite out of that business as compared to what it was twenty years ago. There is definitely a solution, I’m just not sure what it is. Whatever the case I think the recent renovation means that the theatre is safe for a while.

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Life's Too Short commented about Morton Grove Theatre on May 27, 2009 at 4:05 pm

Sweet photo:

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I miss the place after seeing this.

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Life's Too Short commented about Evanston 5 Theaters on May 27, 2009 at 3:56 pm

Generally speaking I think the City of Evanston has acted foolishly. They believed they could build thousands of condo units and reap huge tax revenues. To hell with business and industry. Now, several years on, quite a few interesting buildings have been demolished and there are many, many, many vacant units out there. The Evanston Theatre isn’t the only blight. Main St. & Chicago Ave. is another good example. Or how about the post-apocolyptic scene which faces Ridge Ave. just south of Emerson?

Maybe there is some business logic here that I am missing. But as of right now the whole thing just seems stupid.

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Life's Too Short commented about Highland Theater on May 26, 2009 at 5:22 pm

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Life's Too Short commented about Colony Theater on May 26, 2009 at 5:18 pm

Not sure why these Russell Phillips links seem to shift all the time:

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Life's Too Short commented about New 400 Theaters on May 26, 2009 at 3:06 pm

Is that to say Ron Rooding is breeding horses?

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Life's Too Short commented about New 400 Theaters on May 26, 2009 at 3:04 pm

The Village North sign has been demolished. There is a vinyl banner hanging above the doors now that says something like:

“coming soon, the NEW 400 THEATRE”

Saw this on my way down Sheridan last night. The power is on in the lobby, also a good sign.

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Life's Too Short commented about Esquire Theatre on May 26, 2009 at 3:00 pm

No surprise on the foreclosure.

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Life's Too Short commented about Esquire Theatre on May 26, 2009 at 3:00 pm

Pretty sure this has not been posted. No offense if it has:

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In either case it is a cool image.

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Life's Too Short commented about Arlington Theatre on May 20, 2009 at 4:42 pm

That is a really nice job. Compared to some other renovation projects done in movie palaces during the 50’s this one is very respectful.

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Life's Too Short commented about Arlington Theatre on May 19, 2009 at 8:25 pm

When did that happen?

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Life's Too Short commented about Arlington Theatre on May 19, 2009 at 2:07 pm

I wonder if the postcard view at top was an architect’s rendition made during the planning stages. The decor shown in your image looks original but is drastically different.

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Life's Too Short commented about Geneva Theatre on May 15, 2009 at 4:57 pm

1983:

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Life's Too Short commented about Zoe Theatre on May 14, 2009 at 12:01 pm

Doorway and aluminum ladder are a nice touch.

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Life's Too Short commented about Loew's Jersey Theatre on May 14, 2009 at 11:34 am

Very nice photo: well-balanced and moody. Really shows off the digninty of the place.

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Life's Too Short commented about Randhurst 16 Theaters on May 10, 2009 at 3:59 pm

I was in the original Randhurst Cinemas in the late 80’s a couple of times. I remember the lobby as being pleasant and bright, a design something like the Old Orchard or Golf Mill. The theatres were unremarkable but had decent proportions/sightlines and good sound for the time. The whole place was kept clean. It’s a shame that it came down. But a building like that probably couldn’t profit today without a lot of effort.

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Life's Too Short commented about Palwaukee Theater on May 10, 2009 at 3:48 pm

I remeber seeing something here. I think it was either Rambo or the Right Stuff, neither of which strike me as beeing art house offerings. Every time I drive by on Palatine Highway I look down at the building where the theatre was and try to remember exactly what movie I saw all those years back.

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Life's Too Short commented about Roxie Theatre on May 7, 2009 at 10:51 am

Those are pretty neat. The box office being dropped in the middle of the orchestra section is a unique touch:

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Life's Too Short commented about Globe Theatre on May 6, 2009 at 11:47 pm

The Globe auditorium doesn’t look too shabby:

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About seven or eight pictures here. Use the index to view the rest.

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Life's Too Short commented about Tower Theatre on May 6, 2009 at 11:41 pm

Somebody is a fan of the Tower Theatre. Here is one example:

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There are about twenty excellent images in all. Use the index to view the rest.

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Life's Too Short commented about Rialto Theatre on May 6, 2009 at 11:37 pm

Somebody got inside the Rialto’s auditorium with a camera. I can’t quite tell if the original ceiling has been destroyed because the photos are so dark. To my eye it looks like a drop ceiling was installed, and that is what was ripped out:

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There are about ten photos here. Use the index to view the rest.

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Life's Too Short commented about Highland Park Theatre on May 6, 2009 at 1:32 pm

1983 photo:

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Life's Too Short commented about Boston Opera House on May 4, 2009 at 4:57 pm

Thanks for answering my question. Sounds like it was probably a necessary sacrifice.

Doesn’t the entryway from Washington Street run the length of the building and open onto a parallel street?