In Uptown Dallas' West Village, the popular Magnolia Theater has a modern and streamlined art deco look and is an upscale version of a movie theater with luxe concession stands and a bar in the lobby. Screening only the most “sophisticated and intelligent” cinema, the Magnolia Theater has a knowledgable staff by employing local Dallas film-philes. One special perk, with the purchase of 2 regular movie tickets, visitors can drink a $10 bottle of wine in the theater.
Cresco Opera House (added 1981 – Building – #81000245)
Also known as Cresco Theater
115 W. 2nd Ave., Cresco
Historic Significance: Event
Area of Significance: Social History
Period of Significance: 1900-1924
Owner: Local Gov’t
Historic Function: Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Theater
Current Function: Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function: Theater
Here is a link to an interesting article about this theater and a few others in Indiana:
http://tinyurl.com/hju7t
Here is a most illuminating link describing the long history of the Hoosier:
http://tinyurl.com/s7q8y
I’ll work on that.
Here is an article about the Strand and some bygone theaters in Kendallville:
http://tinyurl.com/oayr8
Here is an article about the Ohio:
http://tinyurl.com/sx7t6
Here are articles on the theater as well as the architect:
http://tinyurl.com/njqhh
http://tinyurl.com/pckb2
Here is an interesting article about the Y&W:
http://tinyurl.com/qooq2
Here is another link:
http://tinyurl.com/ryk4z
Here is another link:
http://tinyurl.com/gej3z
Here is a link with some photos:
http://tinyurl.com/j2gt4
This photo is from 1918. I think I will stay in Southern California:
http://tinyurl.com/f5y3e
Here is a photo, circa 1940:
http://tinyurl.com/laqrz
Here is a 1940 photo of the State and the Allen:
http://tinyurl.com/fphol
Here is another photo:
http://tinyurl.com/g5ax7
Here is another link:
http://tinyurl.com/gsapn
Here is another link:
http://www.eunice-la.com/historic.html
Here is a blurb from Dallas.com:
In Uptown Dallas' West Village, the popular Magnolia Theater has a modern and streamlined art deco look and is an upscale version of a movie theater with luxe concession stands and a bar in the lobby. Screening only the most “sophisticated and intelligent” cinema, the Magnolia Theater has a knowledgable staff by employing local Dallas film-philes. One special perk, with the purchase of 2 regular movie tickets, visitors can drink a $10 bottle of wine in the theater.
The link posted above has a series of interior and exterior photos:
http://tinyurl.com/odnxu
This link has some interesting exterior and interior photos:
http://tinyurl.com/oj5zo
This link has photos of the May:
http://tinyurl.com/oge9r
Here is a link with some photos of the Redland:
http://tinyurl.com/m5roc
Here is a promotional website:
http://www.mainstreetshowcase.com/
Here is another photo of the Rialto:
http://tinyurl.com/hbpu7
Here is an article from last December:
http://tinyurl.com/hkjfj
Here is the registry information:
Cresco Opera House (added 1981 – Building – #81000245)
Also known as Cresco Theater
115 W. 2nd Ave., Cresco
Historic Significance: Event
Area of Significance: Social History
Period of Significance: 1900-1924
Owner: Local Gov’t
Historic Function: Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Theater
Current Function: Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function: Theater