Recently took in a 35mm screening of 1970’s Miami/Fort Lauderdale lensed DARKER THAN AMBER and during a pivotal scene (don’t want to spoil it for anyone), you can see the Shores marquee advertising MIDNIGHT COWBOY.
I lived in Boone from the fall of 2004 until the summer of 2006. I saw some films at the Appalachian and while it was a bit run down, that was part of its charm. The balcony was converted into a second screen sometime back and really was one of the better instances of such a remodeling. Roomy enough with a kind of stadium seating and a decent size screen, much bigger than most megaplexes. One of the worst instances of balcony to screening room would be the Plaza Theater in Atlanta. During my time there, the general rule was if it played upstairs, I wouldn’t go.
Since I’ve left Boone, the Dragonfly Theatre has opened up, bringing what some would consider more art-house fare to the area. It’s apparently very active community-wise with art shows and concerts as well. Given it’s history, the Appalachian I hope will survive in some form, preferably the way it was left. You can’t buy that ambiance.
1965 pic of the Plaza here.
1985 Miami News article on the Tower’s original closing.
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1973 Miami News article on closing of the Capitol
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Recently took in a 35mm screening of 1970’s Miami/Fort Lauderdale lensed DARKER THAN AMBER and during a pivotal scene (don’t want to spoil it for anyone), you can see the Shores marquee advertising MIDNIGHT COWBOY.
Grand Re-opening ad heralding the change to the Regency Triple here.
Found an ad for the Aladdin Twin Cinema that has an address of 799 Palm Avenue. The Hialeah was a twin in its later days?
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Article on The Colonial as a kung-fu house circa 1983 here.
Miami News article on closing of Hi-Way Airport here.
I’ve been out of the loop for a bit but WOW! This is all new North Miami stuff that wasn’t on that site when I linked the theatre to it.
Thanks, Al! As usual, you rule!
Appalachian article at Watauga Democrat here.
I lived in Boone from the fall of 2004 until the summer of 2006. I saw some films at the Appalachian and while it was a bit run down, that was part of its charm. The balcony was converted into a second screen sometime back and really was one of the better instances of such a remodeling. Roomy enough with a kind of stadium seating and a decent size screen, much bigger than most megaplexes. One of the worst instances of balcony to screening room would be the Plaza Theater in Atlanta. During my time there, the general rule was if it played upstairs, I wouldn’t go.
Since I’ve left Boone, the Dragonfly Theatre has opened up, bringing what some would consider more art-house fare to the area. It’s apparently very active community-wise with art shows and concerts as well. Given it’s history, the Appalachian I hope will survive in some form, preferably the way it was left. You can’t buy that ambiance.
1981 picture of the Coral here.
1981 photo of the Trail here and 1987 photo of the Trail here.
I did! I followed a few links posted at the Paris and 79th Street Art by ken mc, so credit needs to be given where credit is due. Thanks ken mc!
1985 photo of the Roosevelt here.
What the hell is that Chocolate Juice store over to the left? I don’t remember that.
1981 photo of the Florida here.
1981 photo of the Carefree here.
1981 photo of the Tower here.
1987 photo of the Tivoli here.
1985 photos of the Riviera here and here.
1973 photo of the Williamsburg here.
1983 photo of the Rialto here.
1978 photo of the Plaza here.
1985 photo of the 170th Street here.
1987 photos of the Shores here and here.
1982 photo of the Circle here.