This photo was snapped in January 1974. There is a banner below the marquee that announces a sneak preview. On January 18, 1974, there was a sneak preview of McQ, starring John Wayne. One week later, January 25, 1974, there was a sneak preview of SERPICO. So this photo was taken on one of those Fridays.
Posted some photos of additional Frederick Almenraeder Garrick Theatre heads I ran across.
One in a display currently at the Chicago Cultural Center, in the West corridor on the first floor near the restrooms.
History and confirmation of the 1961 demolition included.
The other two mounted in a brick wall in the 1900 block of North Lincoln Avenue.
Thanks.
Sometimes people crop or enlarge photos, to highlight only the theatre buildings or facades.
Or that was the size that they first found them in.
Enlarging an image distorts it.
Cropping them sometimes cuts out neighboring businesses, that might spark more memories about any given theatre, when they are viewed by CT members.
I know they have for me.
Sometimes years pass in between posts on CT.
That’s the only reason I comment when I add additional photos.
To give those that had previously commented, another chance to jog their own memories.
I’ve never kept track of how many times it has worked.
But I know that it has.
Because I’ve responded to many of them.
I try and always credit the source I get them from.
And I correct them accordingly when it is pointed out to me.
The advent of Facebook, has created a great new resource for photos.
Since a lot of cities and small towns created historical pages about their own communities, and have members that add local photos that have never been seen before.
One feature I wish CT would add, is that e-mail alerts go out when someone comments under a photo in the Photos Section.
Currently notifications only go out when one comments solely in the Comments Section.
Crisper, wider version of the 12/28/28 photo added, credit & courtesy of the San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library.
Date was written on the back along with Taraval near 19th St.
Bonus history of the Toffenetti Restaurant on the corner.
Courtesy of Cathy Dorsey, via the Manhattan Before 1990 FB Group.
Dario Toffenetti immigrated to the US from Austria in 1910. After success as a restaurateur in Chicago he expanded eastward. He commissioned architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill to design his restaurant at the SE corner of W 43rd St. and Broadway, one of the firm’s earliest projects. It was a sleek two-story building fronted with curved blue-glass panels, outfitted with an escalator. It had an exposed show-off gleaming stainless steel kitchen separated from the diningroom by a glass wall so that diners could see the action. It had murals painted by Hugh Troy. Toffenetti Restaurant opened on August 7, 1940, with seating for 1,000 and service 24/7.
June 22nd 1987 article about the demise of the Candy Store.
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1987-06-22/news/8702150905_1_soft-drinks-rush-street-corporate-charter
The Palace reopened this past Friday. Status should be changed to Open as a music venue. Here are two articles. The second of which has photos.
http://www.twincities.com/2017/03/10/palace-theatre-opening/
http://www.twincities.com/2017/03/10/st-pauls-newly-renovated-palace-theatre-dazzles-on-opening-night/
1994 marquee photo added, credit RockfordReminisce.com Facebook page.
1980’s photo added, photo credit City Of Toronto Archives, via the below article.
http://www.metronews.ca/news/toronto/2016/10/11/downtown-yonge-bia-pitches-neon-sign-museum-in-toronto.html
Update by Tim O'Neill.
This photo was snapped in January 1974. There is a banner below the marquee that announces a sneak preview. On January 18, 1974, there was a sneak preview of McQ, starring John Wayne. One week later, January 25, 1974, there was a sneak preview of SERPICO. So this photo was taken on one of those Fridays.
1994 photo added, credit Simon Cygielski.
Thanks. Too bad they copied the description directly from the Sheridan’s Cinema Treasures page without giving proper credit.
1956 image added via below website.
http://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/home-and-lifestyle/lost-and-found-madisons-past/366331795
This article about vintage candy wrappers found in the Congress Theater popped up today.
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170307/logan-square/congress-theater-eric-nordstrom-urban-remains-hidden-treasure-candy-containers/?utm_source=Chicago&utm_campaign=bd19da3e8c-Mailchimp-CHI&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4061d3bea7-bd19da3e8c-174879617
Today’s Variety article claims an April 14th reopening.
http://variety.com/2017/film/news/quad-cinema-reopen-new-york-1202001955/
March 5th, 2017 article on plans for the Arcadia.
http://www.hccommunityjournal.com/article_ce8eb8c2-fdfa-11e6-ae66-d7d940081951.html
Added 6 pics I took yesterday.
April 1982 photo added, photo credit American Classic Images. (website wouldn’t link)
Link with a 1952 photo below.
http://208.56.96.178/cgi-bin/photo/imageFolio.cgi?action=view&link=All_Catagories&image=deLay%20520324A%20Pacific%20University%20Students%20at%20Top%20Ice%20Cream%20%20by%20Grove%20Theatre%20%20March%2024%201952%20Forest%20Grove%20Oregon%20photos%20historic%20bw.jpg&img=15&search=Forest&cat=all&tt=¤tOrder=
1950’s night photo added courtesy of the Americas Past In Photos Facebook page.
Most likely also the 1900 N. Lincoln Avenue installation.
Posted some photos of additional Frederick Almenraeder Garrick Theatre heads I ran across. One in a display currently at the Chicago Cultural Center, in the West corridor on the first floor near the restrooms. History and confirmation of the 1961 demolition included. The other two mounted in a brick wall in the 1900 block of North Lincoln Avenue.
1965 photo added, credit Joel Meyerowitz.
Thanks. Sometimes people crop or enlarge photos, to highlight only the theatre buildings or facades. Or that was the size that they first found them in.
Enlarging an image distorts it. Cropping them sometimes cuts out neighboring businesses, that might spark more memories about any given theatre, when they are viewed by CT members. I know they have for me.
Sometimes years pass in between posts on CT. That’s the only reason I comment when I add additional photos. To give those that had previously commented, another chance to jog their own memories. I’ve never kept track of how many times it has worked. But I know that it has. Because I’ve responded to many of them.
I try and always credit the source I get them from. And I correct them accordingly when it is pointed out to me. The advent of Facebook, has created a great new resource for photos. Since a lot of cities and small towns created historical pages about their own communities, and have members that add local photos that have never been seen before.
One feature I wish CT would add, is that e-mail alerts go out when someone comments under a photo in the Photos Section. Currently notifications only go out when one comments solely in the Comments Section.
Full width December 10, 1942 photo added, credit & courtesy of San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library.
Crisper, wider version of the 12/28/28 photo added, credit & courtesy of the San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library. Date was written on the back along with Taraval near 19th St.
Scrolled back to 2008, and don’t see that this link was posted previously. It has demolition footage of the Fox.
http://www.foundsf.org/index.php?title=Fox_Theater
Five 1949 photos added courtesy of the Americas Past In Photos Facebook page.
1966 marquee photo added courtesy of Denise Stojda. Via the Long Island and NYC Places that are no more Facebook page.
Bonus history of the Toffenetti Restaurant on the corner. Courtesy of Cathy Dorsey, via the Manhattan Before 1990 FB Group.
Dario Toffenetti immigrated to the US from Austria in 1910. After success as a restaurateur in Chicago he expanded eastward. He commissioned architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill to design his restaurant at the SE corner of W 43rd St. and Broadway, one of the firm’s earliest projects. It was a sleek two-story building fronted with curved blue-glass panels, outfitted with an escalator. It had an exposed show-off gleaming stainless steel kitchen separated from the diningroom by a glass wall so that diners could see the action. It had murals painted by Hugh Troy. Toffenetti Restaurant opened on August 7, 1940, with seating for 1,000 and service 24/7.