It appears that the theater actually faced Bragg Rd (behind a BP station), but it could have had a Shannon Drive address, as one side of the building runs along that road.
The new “2001” print that Warner’s is providing to the Seattle Cinerama for this event will be on a “permanent loan” basis according to this article, which also indicates that this sci-fi festival will become an annual event as will the wide-screen festival in the fall.
And, not only is this theater getting this new print pf “2001” for this sci-fi festival (which is planned now to be an annual event), but Warner’s is providing it to the Seattle Cinerama on a permanent loan basis according to
this article.
I am sure that that is what they are. I wish they would restore that stud lighting that used to enhance those arches. You can see that many of the bulbs and sockets are broken.
A picture of the theater from the Wayne State University Archives: View link
A sharper, more detailed view of theater can be seen here.
There are some pictures of the theater on this webpage. Click on each to enlarge.
This webpage has some additional photos; the interior shot will expand if clicked upon.
This webpage has some related pictures: View link
Closeup shot of entrance: View link
A picture taken after the theater’s closing: View link
There are three pictures of theatre as it looks today on this webpage.
Additional theater history as well as a great picture of the theatre’s interior can be found on this webpage
The renovated theater will reopen on May 4 and will be known as the iPic Boca Raton. View article
It also looks like the theater became a church after closing.
It appears that the theater actually faced Bragg Rd (behind a BP station), but it could have had a Shannon Drive address, as one side of the building runs along that road.
Demolition photo, 1959. View link
Exterior, 1957. View link
Interior photo: View link Adverts on the theater’s safety curtain: View link
I asked about the sound via email to the staff at the Seattle Cinerama; their reply indicated that sound is six channel Digital Theater Sound (DTS).
Carmike acquired this theater and two others in the greater Atlanta area in August of 2011.
The new “2001” print that Warner’s is providing to the Seattle Cinerama for this event will be on a “permanent loan” basis according to this article, which also indicates that this sci-fi festival will become an annual event as will the wide-screen festival in the fall.
And, not only is this theater getting this new print pf “2001” for this sci-fi festival (which is planned now to be an annual event), but Warner’s is providing it to the Seattle Cinerama on a permanent loan basis according to this article.
I am sure that that is what they are. I wish they would restore that stud lighting that used to enhance those arches. You can see that many of the bulbs and sockets are broken.
Plans have been announced to give this theater a major renovation and be used as a mixed-use facility.
A recent article, including a short video that shows what remains of the theater.
This webpage has a picture of the Park Plaza and information about its Wurlitzer organ. The first film on the marquee was released in 1951.
Not the most impressive opening attraction, especially for a theater named College – and the film only ran 71 minutes.
An article about the Showboat Drive-in: View link