“Citizen Kane” Opening 1941 photo added courtesy of Chuck Kuenneth, who managed the Woods in the `70’s.
Also an October 1976 photo added credit Allan Zirlin.
Thanks for sharing your memories Fred.
I have never been to the Lans.
I only shared the photos and descriptions as I found them from the various sources I credited.
I was finally able to get a halfway decent shot of the Bryn Mawr ghost signs on the South & East elevations of the building from the train.
The East elevation is more legible, as there is a reflection of the train windows on the other one.
I never noticed the one on the East elevation before, but it came out better than my intended one.
Photo in the Photo’s section.
vindanpar, CC’s above comment has been removed, but it is still present under the photo.
I stated above that it was “on stage”, but did not do so on the photo description.
The notification is what alerted members to the addition of the photo, so it is moot.
The property is now up for sale.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/realestate/20170717/CRED03/170719883
“Citizen Kane” Opening 1941 photo added courtesy of Chuck Kuenneth, who managed the Woods in the `70’s. Also an October 1976 photo added credit Allan Zirlin.
New York Times article about the 1988 fire.
http://www.nytimes.com/1988/10/25/movies/police-suspect-arson-in-fire-at-paris-theater.html
Novelty Theater address is 36 S. Main Street, 83261
Thanks for sharing your memories Fred. I have never been to the Lans. I only shared the photos and descriptions as I found them from the various sources I credited.
June 2nd 1951 photo added courtesy of the Former Lynners Facebook page.
1950 photo added via Derik Lattig.
Link with a 1945 photo of the Princess.
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2016/04/11/hartford-connecticut-1940s/
Link with a 1945 photo of Loew’s Poli.
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2016/04/11/hartford-connecticut-1940s/
1951 photo added courtesy of the Robert’s World Facebook page.
Circa 1951/`52 photo added via Barbara Morrison. “The Kate Smith Hour” aired on NBC.
January 27, 1957 photo added, photo credit Eugene Powers, Vintage Tribune.
Also the below Flickr link has July 6, 2002 photo of the shuttered Brighton.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/abbyworld/80549182
1921 photo added courtesy of the Retro Quad Cities Facebook page.
Mid `80’s photo added courtesy of the Retro Quad Cities Facebook page.
The Milan Showcase Cinemas and the adjoining Memri Drive-In. 1974 photo added courtesy of the Retro Quad Cities Facebook page.
The Milan Showcase Cinemas and the adjoining Memri Drive-In. 1974 photo added courtesy of the Retro Quad Cities Facebook page.
1976 Bicentennial parade photo added courtesy of the Retro Quad Cities Facebook page.
I found two pics in my phone from 2014. Interior elements leaving being hauled away on a truck. Not the best pics, but both are in the Photos section.
I was finally able to get a halfway decent shot of the Bryn Mawr ghost signs on the South & East elevations of the building from the train. The East elevation is more legible, as there is a reflection of the train windows on the other one. I never noticed the one on the East elevation before, but it came out better than my intended one. Photo in the Photo’s section.
Very cool. If you could post pics of those areas it would be a great addition to the Photo’s Section.
Status should be changed to “Demolished”.
It was torn down this week.
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170630/dunning/portage-park-dunning-apartments-ralph-frese-chicagoland-canoe-base-demolition-zitella
vindanpar, CC’s above comment has been removed, but it is still present under the photo. I stated above that it was “on stage”, but did not do so on the photo description. The notification is what alerted members to the addition of the photo, so it is moot.
Circa 1963 photo added courtesy of Neil Marsolek. “The Girl Who Came To Supper” premiered on stage at the Broadway Theatre December 8th, 1963.
1974 Riverside Christmas Parade photo added courtesy of Jason Rosenthal.
Mid `60’s photo as Cinerama added courtesy of Theo Tersteeg.