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davidplomin commented about Park Theatre on Dec 9, 2019 at 10:18 pm

So West Haven used to have 8 theaters, but they’re all gone now. Sad. Where do these people go for entertainment? The city couldn’t even keep ONE for a community center?

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davidplomin commented about Temple Theatre on Dec 7, 2019 at 12:20 am

I went here back in the early 70’s when a high school friend of mine did a road trip to visit his friend there. Stayed at the Harland House! Great landmark as well. So glad it’s still showing movies after all these years!

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davidplomin commented about CIBC Theatre on Nov 25, 2019 at 7:04 pm

FYI: It was the first theater built in downtown Chicago after the ill fated Iroquois Theater Fire of December, 1903.

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davidplomin commented about Adonis Cinema on Nov 16, 2019 at 6:59 pm

I like the understated look, like the recently closed Bijou Theater in Chicago. Unlike the garish neon filled facades of straight porn shops!

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davidplomin commented about Superior Theatre on Apr 26, 2016 at 9:48 pm

I love that they retained the sleek deco top of the theater and the sides. Sad that not one theater remains in Superior?!

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davidplomin commented about Park I & II Theatre on Dec 6, 2015 at 11:27 pm

According to this site, Racine had 17 theaters at one time, and ZERO today! What happened? Two of these are supposedly going to be renovated, but I see no follow up articles. How could a city the size of Racine have no theaters open?

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davidplomin commented about College Theatre on Jun 23, 2015 at 10:35 pm

Such a beautiful interior! Can’t understand why it was converted to a gym so early in its life?! Thanks, Broan for the link. I like the description of the architectural style: “Collegiate Gothic”! That’s a new one on me!

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davidplomin commented about Model Theatre on Jun 22, 2015 at 11:32 pm

Glad they didn’t alter the top half of the building. Too bad the bottom half lost all their original doors. Is the neighborhood that dangerous that the entrance looks so uninvitng?

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davidplomin commented about Capitol Theatre on Jun 22, 2015 at 11:24 pm

Sad to look at all those vintage b&w archive photos. Those beautiful statues and light fixtures! I hope they were salvaged by appreciative collectors and not vandalized or thrown in the dumpster!

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davidplomin commented about Cosmo Theatre on Jun 22, 2015 at 10:58 pm

A shame the building couldn’t be saved. Wonder how The Sunset Club was? You had a theater that was turned into a nightclub, adjoining shops and offices or apts above. Englewood has no theaters left. They had a lot once. Very sad.

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davidplomin commented about Woodlawn Theatre on May 31, 2015 at 7:51 pm

I love the unique marquee letters! Deco!

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davidplomin commented about Springfield Theatre on May 30, 2015 at 12:08 am

Theater too small for the nearby competition or couldn’t make the transition to sound?

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davidplomin commented about Lawndale Theatre on May 30, 2015 at 12:05 am

Very sad. I used to drive down Roosevelt Road up until a year or so ago. Took pictures of this block. It could have been renovated and reused, as well as the storefronts and apts adjoining it. Didn’t the alderman care? Look at the neighborhood! What does he actually do to earn his salary? Seriously. I’d like to know, cause driving by, I still see plenty of empty lots and boarded up buildings.

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davidplomin commented about Alex Theater on May 29, 2015 at 11:51 pm

The Newberry and the Chestnut were two separate theaters within a block of each other on the west side of Clark St. The Newberry was torn down, the block replaced by a high rise apt. The Chestnut Station was a former post office converted to a pretty nice multiplex.

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davidplomin commented about Savoy Theatre on May 29, 2015 at 11:39 pm

I would have liked to see the original facade. This church does not inspire confidence in the neighborhood with that look! More like a fortress!

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davidplomin commented about Linden Theater on May 17, 2015 at 10:35 pm

Looks like a colorful marquee when lit after dark! There seems to be a sign over the side part of it. “For Sale”? Or rent?

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davidplomin commented about President Theater on Mar 9, 2015 at 6:46 pm

Opened in 1911 and closed in 1924?! Such a nice facade. I wonder why such a short life? You would think a theater this size could have weathered many a change. Nice facade lit by bulbs!

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davidplomin commented about Star and Garter Theatre on Mar 4, 2015 at 10:51 pm

According to JAZZ AGE CHICAGO, the theater was closed from 1935-1946. You would think this theater would have been in demand during the war years, being that size, but I guess there were so many theaters during that time it didn’t matter. Still, I hope they salvaged the ornamentation for collectors during demolition.

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davidplomin commented about Bryn Mawr Theatre on Feb 4, 2015 at 12:47 am

Kellylo, those old props and posters if they are still there, and not chewed up by the rats could be worth a FORTUNE! I hope whoever owns the building doesn’t do something rash and just throws them in the dumpster when/if they ever renovate the theater. Would make a great decor!

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davidplomin commented about Balmoral Theatre on Feb 4, 2015 at 12:27 am

It’s odd that someone would build a brand new movie theater in a neighborhood that still had plenty opened! And to last barely four years. That ugly four plus one building that replaced it is no improvement! One day, I’m sure town hoses will replace that.

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davidplomin commented about 2012 Gathering to mourn loss of Athens Attikon cinema on Nov 2, 2014 at 2:23 am

So instead of torching a government building, idiot protesters burned down a landmark theater. NICE GOING MORONS!!!

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davidplomin commented about Count Basie Theatre Pediment Removal on Nov 2, 2014 at 2:12 am

I totally agree, JT. WTH is going on here, except the beautiful terra cotta and gargoyles don’t mesh with the BLAND glass façade behind it. Sad.

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davidplomin commented about Clifton Theatre on Sep 8, 2014 at 10:42 pm

I always thought that this building used to be a theater. Love the red brick and terra cotta being kept up nicely at age 100!

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davidplomin commented about Argmore Theatre on Aug 17, 2014 at 10:01 pm

Hey Yves! Very nice of the manager to show you the storage area where the main auditorium is! I’d like to get into the Bryn Mawr and see what’s still there!

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davidplomin commented about Loew's Majestic Theatre on Aug 7, 2014 at 10:51 pm

Hey Seamus1972. Your story piques my interest. Email me at: . I LOVE a good ghost story. I have a few theater ones myself..