On July 7, 1971, the LA Times included the El Centro on Broadway in its independent theater guide. The features were 2 Adult Only Movies. The Times put the theater in Riverside County, but it was actually in San Diego County.
A search for El Sereno Theater in the LA Times database turns up these items:
An ad for the Cameo in El Sereno in August 1924.
An ad for the El Sereno Theater at Huntington Drive in November 1942.
An ad for a church called the Film Pulpit (formerly the El Sereno Theater) in January 1951.
A June 1970 ad for the El Cameo in El Sereno.
There are some more ads for the El Cameo in the mid 1970s. If I see any reference to an 1920s El Sereno under some other criteria, I will pass it along.
Right, but since the function is unknown, you wouldn’t be able to cross-reference with auto repair shops, which would make it easier to find if you were searching by function.
If you take a look at the small building in the google map photo, that’s G&T. They are listed in multiple sources as being open and in the car repair business.
The concrete foundation under the new construction extends into the dirt pile. I was looking at it today and was wondering if that was part of the old foundation for the theater building. I doubt if the builders would lay that out and then pour dirt all over it. http://tinyurl.com/6dchsy
This 1914 photo from Google books shows the predecessor to the Smoot. The Hippodrome showed films and also vaudeville, according to the caption. http://tinyurl.com/6nxa8u
Here is one parcel that has been taken over by the authority. No street number is given. I can’t get Fullerton Street to map, so either it has another name now or the redevelopment authority has obliterated the street. http://tinyurl.com/6gb3ho
There is a public library at 3050 Prospect, then a parking lot, then a newer building around where 3036 would be. Closer to 3020 is an older building, but it looks a little small to hold 800 people. I can’t confirm that the theater is demolished, but if I find anything else I will pass it on.
Double feature on July 7, 1971, per the LA Times: “Las Piranas” and “Pacto Diabolico”.
Advertised in the LA Times independent theater guide on 7/7/71. No features listed-“call theater for program”. Phone number was 757-9237.
On July 7, 1971, the LA Times included the El Centro on Broadway in its independent theater guide. The features were 2 Adult Only Movies. The Times put the theater in Riverside County, but it was actually in San Diego County.
I don’t have my camera with me. You’ll have to trust me on this one.
Advertised in the LA Times on 7/7/71. Double feature was “Love Story” and “A Few Dollars More”. His and her films, I guess. Phone number was DU2-8505.
I didn’t provide the seat count. I think the Century aka related to the first post on 3/13/07.
A search for El Sereno Theater in the LA Times database turns up these items:
An ad for the Cameo in El Sereno in August 1924.
An ad for the El Sereno Theater at Huntington Drive in November 1942.
An ad for a church called the Film Pulpit (formerly the El Sereno Theater) in January 1951.
A June 1970 ad for the El Cameo in El Sereno.
There are some more ads for the El Cameo in the mid 1970s. If I see any reference to an 1920s El Sereno under some other criteria, I will pass it along.
Right, but since the function is unknown, you wouldn’t be able to cross-reference with auto repair shops, which would make it easier to find if you were searching by function.
Here is a March 2007 press release that discusses funding for performances at the Classic:
http://tinyurl.com/5dbjja
If you take a look at the small building in the google map photo, that’s G&T. They are listed in multiple sources as being open and in the car repair business.
Here is the current occupant. Function should be auto repair, as was pointed out in the description.
http://tinyurl.com/5tcm9w
DeAnda and Sons is still at this address. Function should be office space.
http://tinyurl.com/5ex3h6
Joe, this was listed under movie theaters in the Los Angeles Yellow Pages, circa 1967. The name at that time was Carolina West.
The Mercedes commercial was on during the World Series tonight. Nice.
Don, I will be in Seattle that weekend. I hope it goes well.
The concrete foundation under the new construction extends into the dirt pile. I was looking at it today and was wondering if that was part of the old foundation for the theater building. I doubt if the builders would lay that out and then pour dirt all over it.
http://tinyurl.com/6dchsy
Here are some photos taken today:
http://tinyurl.com/5pqzbw
http://tinyurl.com/67fxtk
http://tinyurl.com/5mlqv4
http://tinyurl.com/6fuox2
Here is a photo taken today:
http://tinyurl.com/5m7b8o
Here are some photos taken today:
http://tinyurl.com/5b8qj8
http://tinyurl.com/57roex
http://tinyurl.com/6b6ms4
The church site is www.ihopcleveland.org They must get a lot of hits from people looking for pancakes.
Here is the church site:
http://tinyurl.com/6k3kn5
This 1914 photo from Google books shows the predecessor to the Smoot. The Hippodrome showed films and also vaudeville, according to the caption.
http://tinyurl.com/6nxa8u
Here is one parcel that has been taken over by the authority. No street number is given. I can’t get Fullerton Street to map, so either it has another name now or the redevelopment authority has obliterated the street.
http://tinyurl.com/6gb3ho
There is a public library at 3050 Prospect, then a parking lot, then a newer building around where 3036 would be. Closer to 3020 is an older building, but it looks a little small to hold 800 people. I can’t confirm that the theater is demolished, but if I find anything else I will pass it on.
Ed, that’s the way they are posted on Google archives. I don’t know that you can re-format it.