I remember going to the Alhambra Theater with my oldest brother and sister to see movies on the big screen. This was a very big deal for us and we were always looking forward to it. Although I was young, I can still see the images of the theater in my mind especially, the grand gardens, the fountain, the red carpet and the pillars. The very last picture we saw was a new movie named “2001 A Space Odyssey”. Back then, 2001 seemed like a long time away. As a young boy watching this movie I never thought that in just a few short years she would be gone, forever. It’s really sad to see our history disappear before our eyes and not being able to share the beauty with our children or grandchildren. We as people are too quick to tear down the “old†and build the “new†to make a buck without any regards for the history of neither our city nor the people who were born and raised. I also understand that progress needs to happen. But, there are something’s that just need to be left alone for all to enjoy for years to come and to bring smiles and memories for those to pass along. Like all of you, I felt like a piece of me died the day they tore her down. I too have not and will not step inside Safeway. And for them trying to say, “we are sorry†with the remodeling, the parking lights and fountain just doesn’t do justice for what they have done.
I pray and hope that the same thing doesn’t happen to the Tower Theater on Broadway, only fate will tell. My office in my home is being dedicated to the history of the old buildings in and around the Sacramento area with photos. I have also started trying to locate photos of this once beautiful theater. Thanks for the great leads on where I can start my search.
Christo, How can I get in touch with you for some of the photos you took at Kaiser?
I remember going to the Alhambra Theater with my oldest brother and sister to see movies on the big screen. This was a very big deal for us and we were always looking forward to it. Although I was young, I can still see the images of the theater in my mind especially, the grand gardens, the fountain, the red carpet and the pillars. The very last picture we saw was a new movie named “2001 A Space Odyssey”. Back then, 2001 seemed like a long time away. As a young boy watching this movie I never thought that in just a few short years she would be gone, forever. It’s really sad to see our history disappear before our eyes and not being able to share the beauty with our children or grandchildren. We as people are too quick to tear down the “old†and build the “new†to make a buck without any regards for the history of neither our city nor the people who were born and raised. I also understand that progress needs to happen. But, there are something’s that just need to be left alone for all to enjoy for years to come and to bring smiles and memories for those to pass along. Like all of you, I felt like a piece of me died the day they tore her down. I too have not and will not step inside Safeway. And for them trying to say, “we are sorry†with the remodeling, the parking lights and fountain just doesn’t do justice for what they have done.
I pray and hope that the same thing doesn’t happen to the Tower Theater on Broadway, only fate will tell. My office in my home is being dedicated to the history of the old buildings in and around the Sacramento area with photos. I have also started trying to locate photos of this once beautiful theater. Thanks for the great leads on where I can start my search.
Christo, How can I get in touch with you for some of the photos you took at Kaiser?