As the days pass to months, I see it becoming less likely that Mr Anthony, the owner of the building, will be brought to justice for the vandalism/damage he has caused to this beautiful theatre….Or even restore the building to how it was just over one year ago.
All the laws and legal statutes of the land are in place to protect a building like this, and yet they have been totally flouted by the authorities, Derby City Council and the police, who just stood by and watched the building being torn apart.
A vintage photograph of the Odeon, taken at its opening in October 1935: View link
The former Odeon, photographed as the Lamorbey Baths in December 2007: View link
The Vendome Cinema, photographed in February 2009:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonez007/3308980897/
Close-up of the entrance:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonez007/3308981205/
Three photographs taken in February 2009, showing the current condition of this Grade II Listed building (with the text of the listing application on the first photo):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/architec/3383166082/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/architec/3383163172/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/architec/3382351999/
As the days pass to months, I see it becoming less likely that Mr Anthony, the owner of the building, will be brought to justice for the vandalism/damage he has caused to this beautiful theatre….Or even restore the building to how it was just over one year ago.
All the laws and legal statutes of the land are in place to protect a building like this, and yet they have been totally flouted by the authorities, Derby City Council and the police, who just stood by and watched the building being torn apart.
A vintage photograph of the Odeon, taken at its opening in October 1935:
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The former Odeon, photographed as the Lamorbey Baths in December 2007:
View link
Photographed in June 2006 as the Rat & Parrot pub:
http://flickr.com/photos/davepatten/160292515/
An excellent set of photographs of the ABC/Cannon in its final years and eventual demolition:
View link
Two vintage photographs of the Regal Cinema’s auditorium:
In 1934;
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Viewed from the circle in 1938:
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A photograph showing the Paris Theatre in 1950:
http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics50/00044962.jpg
A couple of photographs showing the Paris Theatre in 1951:
http://jpg2.lapl.org/pics21/00045003.jpg
http://jpg2.lapl.org/pics21/00045002.jpg
A vintage photograph of the Excelsior Kinema in 1939, after being remodeled:
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A photograph of the Coliseum Cinema in June 2000, when a fire broke out in the empty building:
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Photographed in December 2008:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/janepbr/3207274056/
Joe; The 1950 edition of Film Daily Yearbook lists;
Lodi Theatre, 19 S. School Street with 450 seats
State Theatre, 21 W. Elm Street with 558 seats
Due to popular demand, the Belasco Theatre now has its own dedicated page on Cinema Treasures.
The closed Cinema Apollo, photographed in February 2007:
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Photographed in September 2008:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hburruss/2906443596/
I have now listed the Florence Cinema Arlecchino. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
Another Odeon with a cafe was Luton Odeon
A vintage photograph of the auditorium, as viewed from the circle in 1965:
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A vintage photograph of the auditorium, as seen at the opening of the ABC in 1967:
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Vintage photographs of the auditorium in 1966:
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A view from the rear stalls:
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A view from the circle:
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A vintage photograph of the former Odeon, in July 1983 as a Coral Bingo Club:
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A vintage photograph of the Odeon Elmers End, in April 1956, playing the Odeon Release:
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A set over 100 vintage photographs of the Odeon, from its opening to demolition:
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A rare vintage view of the auditorium, as seen in 1949:
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Some historical details and pictures here:
http://www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/Battersea.htm
Some details here:
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A recent photograph:
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A photograph of the lobby:
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