“The street is mentioned in Ripley’s Believe It or Not as the only place in the world where one can find four movie theatres in a row.” I would love to read more about these 4 “theatre row” theatres as the concept is so unique and should have been preserved for future generations. Is there not one of these 4 still in existence? If not, the citizens of Lawrence MA should be ashamed.
Roloff: This is quite the “theatre row” postcard scene and it would be interesting to see this same city block today so perhaps Lost Memory will come through once again.
The Indiana Hotel is the same address as the Embassy Theatre so they are part of the same complex and worth seeing when in Ft. Wayne IN so I hope to venture that way in the near future.
I met Mark Herman and purchased his CD…what a talented young man and special evening at the Riviera in N. Tonawanda NY…former headquarters to the Mighty Wurlitzer!
“A.M. Strauss also designed Fort Wayne’s Paramount Theatre, which opened two years later (1930).” I can’t seem to find any CT information on the Paramount that was in Fort Wayne.
Lost Memory: Your April 2, 2006 photo shows the marquee today which is so much different and NOT like the original marquee that should have been left in place!
What a marquee photo! Thanks…that’s the way all of the former Warner theatres should look with that marquee style. If you visit the Warner/Erie PA link, you’ll see that very marquee style.
thelatonia: I tend to agree with you and my hat is off to you for your theatre efforts and resourcing the Latonia’s greatest treasure despite the alterations to the building over the years. After seeing the marquee photo I truly wish it were still there. One thing that truly amazed me was the all of the beautiful exit signs still being intact. Do you plan to restore and replace many of the vintage wall light fixtures as they are so very special in art deco design from that era?
“The street is mentioned in Ripley’s Believe It or Not as the only place in the world where one can find four movie theatres in a row.” I would love to read more about these 4 “theatre row” theatres as the concept is so unique and should have been preserved for future generations. Is there not one of these 4 still in existence? If not, the citizens of Lawrence MA should be ashamed.
Roloff: This is quite the “theatre row” postcard scene and it would be interesting to see this same city block today so perhaps Lost Memory will come through once again.
LOL! Thanks and you are one of the reasons why I like CT so much!
I just answered my own question after reading that this beautiful art deco theatre was demolished.
All of the b/w photos of this truly beautiful art deco Warner theatre are spectacular.
After viewing the b/w photo with this theatre link does it still have that beautiful marquee?
Lost Memory: You have posted on my birthday!
The Indiana Hotel is the same address as the Embassy Theatre so they are part of the same complex and worth seeing when in Ft. Wayne IN so I hope to venture that way in the near future.
I met Mark Herman and purchased his CD…what a talented young man and special evening at the Riviera in N. Tonawanda NY…former headquarters to the Mighty Wurlitzer!
“A.M. Strauss also designed Fort Wayne’s Paramount Theatre, which opened two years later (1930).” I can’t seem to find any CT information on the Paramount that was in Fort Wayne.
The May 13, 2005 post by TC about the organ gives some photos.
ken mc: Other than the photo you recently posted are there any other exterior (or even interior photos) to be viewed?
I will be hearing the Embassy Theatre organist, Mark Herman at the Riviera Theatre in N. Tonawanda NY (Buffalo area) for their July organ recital.
Lost Memory: Your April 2, 2006 photo shows the marquee today which is so much different and NOT like the original marquee that should have been left in place!
What a marquee photo! Thanks…that’s the way all of the former Warner theatres should look with that marquee style. If you visit the Warner/Erie PA link, you’ll see that very marquee style.
brianinboca: If you drive from Boca Raton to Tamps 6-8 times a year to see movies at the Tampa Theatre that tells me it’s worth the trip!
Love those vertical marquees! I hope to see this atmospheric theatre next winter during a trip to that area to see friends.
One could tell this theatre is in TX without knowing that fact with the similar Alamo roof design.
Lost Memory: Thanks for the photo. What a gorgeous exterior i.e. marquee and vertical sign! They all should look that nice!
thelatonia: I tend to agree with you and my hat is off to you for your theatre efforts and resourcing the Latonia’s greatest treasure despite the alterations to the building over the years. After seeing the marquee photo I truly wish it were still there. One thing that truly amazed me was the all of the beautiful exit signs still being intact. Do you plan to restore and replace many of the vintage wall light fixtures as they are so very special in art deco design from that era?
Too bad the folks in the above photo aren’t aware that they all made it to Cinema Treasures and the internet!
Now if only the Carolina Theatre in uptown (downtown) Charlotte could be restored the uptown-downtown area would be complete!
Lost Memory: Thanks again for your theatre help! Much appreciated, as always.
ken mc: I tried angelfire website, but it seems that one needs a password to enter.
Michael J: Thanks for the many good photos posted on June 1.