Some Jewish people are very, very defensive. It probably has something to do with persecution they have received at various times in history. In the modern-day United States they most likely don’t have much to worry about. But it takes a long time for human beings of any type to change behavior. I definitely wouldn’t take the actions of this young man personally.
Very much doubt it. They usually cut those things up and truck them away. I assume the scrap metal price on them is part of the demolition company’s profit.
Would be cool, however, if one of them did still exist.
I’m not a McCain fan. But they should cool it with those political messages on the marquee. It’s difficult enough trying to fill up an old movie palace without pissing off half the potential patrons in your community.
I’m glad that someone is trying to improve Downtown Detroit. But last time I was there about three years ago, I didn’t get the impression that there are a ton of residences surrounding the Renaissance Center. I’m not sure what target market they are shooting for.
I used Google Maps to pull up a street view of this address. The Salvation Army conducted a very plain renovation of the exterior, in which the mural and marquee were removed.
I don’t understand this photo-linking debate. I have seen many examples now of photos added directly into posts, and I don’t see that the pages are loading any slower. I also like this approach because it saves me the time of redirecting to links which might be dead or password protected.
Things go to DVD very quickly these days it seems. I think that makes discount theatres a difficult proposition.
It is always a shame when a theatre is demolished, because of all the memories people have associated with the building. But I think a brand new Bally’s is a good thing for the community, especially if the alternative is vacant space.
If this were a grand movie palace from the 1920’s I might say: Organize! Fight! But it was a pretty non-descript mall theatre. So, I say hold onto your memories and be comfortable in the notion that time marches on.
Yes, they do have my photos. But they also have others. I no longer have copies myself. When I was taking photos there were no digital cameras. I got sick of storing Kodak slides as I got older and gave everything to THS. I also figured the collection did more good there than in my basement.
Seriously, give them a call. The prints don’t cost much, and if you can’t make it to the archive they will send you copies for examination with a watermark before you buy.
The web site has email and phone contacts. I know for a fact that they have some photos of this building & they would be happy to sell you copies at a very reasonable price.
I tend to doubt that it will go. It is more likely it will sit for some time while all the factors in play work themselves out.
Some Jewish people are very, very defensive. It probably has something to do with persecution they have received at various times in history. In the modern-day United States they most likely don’t have much to worry about. But it takes a long time for human beings of any type to change behavior. I definitely wouldn’t take the actions of this young man personally.
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I wonder if it was converted to condos in the end, given current turmoil in the financial markets.
You might be right. But these Classic Cinemas guys are also pretty sharp. It might all work out better than you expect.
Very much doubt it. They usually cut those things up and truck them away. I assume the scrap metal price on them is part of the demolition company’s profit.
Would be cool, however, if one of them did still exist.
I’m not a McCain fan. But they should cool it with those political messages on the marquee. It’s difficult enough trying to fill up an old movie palace without pissing off half the potential patrons in your community.
There is a large Avon cosmetics plant located on that corner now.
It must have been distracting to have railway trains passing during the movie presentation.
Block 37 construction in May of this year:
The controversy looks pretty silly, judging by the comments left on the PDN web site.
When the Oriental in Chicago opened there was a fair amount of discussion regarding the design.
Judging by Don’s Feb 23, 2008 posting, the Poly was used as a church before being abandoned.
I’m glad that someone is trying to improve Downtown Detroit. But last time I was there about three years ago, I didn’t get the impression that there are a ton of residences surrounding the Renaissance Center. I’m not sure what target market they are shooting for.
Pardon my ignorance: who is Mary?
Those animals mounted on the marquee were a cool idea, but I don’t think they quite make it.
It would also be nice if they either put up a new roof sign or took down the frame, although I realize both take money.
I used Google Maps to pull up a street view of this address. The Salvation Army conducted a very plain renovation of the exterior, in which the mural and marquee were removed.
I don’t understand this photo-linking debate. I have seen many examples now of photos added directly into posts, and I don’t see that the pages are loading any slower. I also like this approach because it saves me the time of redirecting to links which might be dead or password protected.
Things go to DVD very quickly these days it seems. I think that makes discount theatres a difficult proposition.
It is always a shame when a theatre is demolished, because of all the memories people have associated with the building. But I think a brand new Bally’s is a good thing for the community, especially if the alternative is vacant space.
If this were a grand movie palace from the 1920’s I might say: Organize! Fight! But it was a pretty non-descript mall theatre. So, I say hold onto your memories and be comfortable in the notion that time marches on.
In the very last photo of Warren’s second post, is that an exterior window letting light into the auditorium?
Seems strange.
Yes, they do have my photos. But they also have others. I no longer have copies myself. When I was taking photos there were no digital cameras. I got sick of storing Kodak slides as I got older and gave everything to THS. I also figured the collection did more good there than in my basement.
Seriously, give them a call. The prints don’t cost much, and if you can’t make it to the archive they will send you copies for examination with a watermark before you buy.
For Maryland pics contact the Theatre Historical Society. Web address:
http://www.historictheatres.org/
The web site has email and phone contacts. I know for a fact that they have some photos of this building & they would be happy to sell you copies at a very reasonable price.
Only that it is a story I have heard repeated several times over the years.
Call the Theatre Historical Society. They can sell you UA lobby pictures, and it won’t cost much. Web site is:
http://www.historictheatres.org/
Contact phone numbers and email addresses are listed there.
Why do you say that about Coffey? Just curious. I don’t know much about his work.
Think the drive-in you speak of was the Sunset.
The Alameda is probably listed as the Biltmore.