Comments from DavidZornig - Cinema Treasures

DavidZornig commented about Mayfair Theatre on Feb 24, 2017 at 7:48 am

The restored Mayfair marquee is pictured in the below article at it’s new home. I will add it to the Photos Section as well if possible, in case the link expires down the road.

https://www.vcreporter.com/2017/02/22/the-seabees-75th-port-hueneme-museum-celebrates-naval-construction-battalions-history-and-legacy/

DavidZornig commented about Cactus Drive-In on Feb 23, 2017 at 7:15 pm

1947 photo added courtesy of the America’s Past In Photos Facebook page.

DavidZornig commented about Sandburg Theatre on Feb 22, 2017 at 5:36 pm

October 10, 1976 article by Gene Siskel about the change from the Playboy to the Chelex.
Via Tim O'Neill.

http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1976/10/10/page/139/article/movies

DavidZornig commented about Nauvoo Theatre on Feb 21, 2017 at 9:08 am

Circa 2014 auditorium & projection booth photos added, photo credit Loren Argall‎.

DavidZornig commented about Hi-Pointe Theater on Feb 21, 2017 at 8:42 am

1937 photo added courtesy of Kristy Nesslein‎.

DavidZornig commented about Brentwood Theatre on Feb 21, 2017 at 8:34 am

1947 photo added courtesy of Eileen Prunty Bax.

DavidZornig commented about T & D Theatre on Feb 20, 2017 at 6:06 pm

11/21/16 newspaper announcing grand opening added to Photos Section, via the link below. Image will enlarge in link as well.

https://oaklandwiki.org/t%20&%20d%20theatre

DavidZornig commented about Broadway Theatre on Feb 20, 2017 at 5:57 pm

1941 photo added courtesy of Philip Duhe.

DavidZornig commented about Downtown Theatre on Feb 20, 2017 at 5:51 pm

1918 photo added courtesy of Philip Duhe.

DavidZornig commented about Rhapsody Theater on Feb 20, 2017 at 1:49 pm

Apparently the restaurant & storefront portion will be reopening as a brewery.

https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170220/rogers-park/empirical-brewery-take-over-rogers-parks-mayne-stage

DavidZornig commented about Dixie Theatre on Feb 18, 2017 at 8:57 pm

1948 photo added courtesy of the Traces Of Texas Facebook page.

DavidZornig commented about Paramount Theatre on Feb 17, 2017 at 4:41 pm

Circa 1962 photo added courtesy of the AmeriCar The Beautiful Facebook page.

DavidZornig commented about 1966 photo courtesy of the AmeriCar The Beautiful Facebook page. on Feb 13, 2017 at 7:28 am

Capitol marquee on far right.

DavidZornig commented about Hub Theatre on Feb 11, 2017 at 12:28 pm

History via Forbidden Root’s website.

http://www.forbiddenroot.com/content/year-young-century-old

DavidZornig commented about Destruction of The Roxy on Feb 11, 2017 at 12:20 pm

“Gloria Swanson & Ruins of the Roxy” Photo credit Eliot Elisofon – 1960

DavidZornig commented about Rialto Theatre on Feb 11, 2017 at 7:51 am

Circa 1971 color photo added courtesy of Jesse Williams.

DavidZornig commented about Capitol Theatre on Feb 10, 2017 at 7:36 am

Facade update coming this Spring.

http://www.greenevillesun.com/news/local_news/updates-to-capitol-theatre-s-facade-coming-this-spring/article_69e8487d-bf5b-5c65-903d-4acc35ca6ba9.html

DavidZornig commented about 1951, Chicago History Museum, ICHi-19350 on Feb 9, 2017 at 8:14 pm

January 1951 photograph by Harold Beach.

DavidZornig commented about Chicago Theatre, 1951. Chicago History Museum, ICHi-19350 on Feb 9, 2017 at 8:13 pm

January 1951 photograph by Harold Beach.

DavidZornig commented about Stanley Theatre on Feb 9, 2017 at 5:17 pm

Circa 1950 photo added courtesy of Rick Vees.

DavidZornig commented about Gaslight Baker Theatre on Feb 9, 2017 at 5:15 pm

2 photos added.

DavidZornig commented about Georgia Theatre on Feb 9, 2017 at 7:42 am

1946 photo added courtesy of the AmeriCar The Beautiful Facebook page.

DavidZornig commented about Parkway Drive-In on Feb 8, 2017 at 6:51 pm

1976 photo added, courtesy of the below 2008 article about the Parkway and other drive-ins.

http://hellsacres.blogspot.com/2008_11_01_archive.html

DavidZornig commented about Traco Theatre on Feb 8, 2017 at 10:47 am

Circa 1940 photo added courtesy of the AmeriCar The Beautiful Facebook page.

DavidZornig commented about Paulding Theatre on Feb 8, 2017 at 8:05 am

Paulding marquee sign removed to be restored.
02/07/17 article below.

http://www.progressnewspaper.org/Content/News/Homepage-Rotating-Articles/Article/New-life-for-an-old-sign/198/1210/194015