Parkway Theatre
5 W. North Avenue,
Baltimore,
MD
21201
5 W. North Avenue,
Baltimore,
MD
21201
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A great amount of money and effort has been lost by individuals who are attempting to restore and reopen the Parkway only to be stymied by the local government who would rather raze the theatre and use the land for other purposes. The current owner could really use some concerted help from the citizens of Baltimore in overcoming the bureaucratic roadblocks the city is putting up to prevent saving this magnificent piece of architecture.
Any progress on restoration or opening?
This is a 1916 photo:
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The Parkway was not built by the Whitehurst organization. It was built by Henry Webb’s Northern Amusement Co. Also, the Aurora did not open in 1908; it opened in 1910.
The architect, Oliver B. Wight, used his full name: Oliver Birkhead Wight. He was my great-uncle.
Great photos. Any news on the progress of the Parkway?
This is an interesting story. I was in Baltimore a few months ago. I was led to believe that the current owner was given two years by the City of Baltimore to fix it up. When I visited it did not appear than any work was undereway. Why do cities do that? There is a few groups that REALLY want to fix it up and add an organ, etc. Why can’t they all “play nice?”
Activity is beginning to start on Baltimore’s exqusite 1915 Parkway Theatre. Please visit http://www.parkwaytheatre.com to learn the latest and help us find the resources that will be needed to accomplish this restoration. Thanks!
(BTW, the Parkway’s architect was Oliver B. Wight [correct spelling])