The Lyndon Baines Johnson Health Complex (LBJHC) in Brooklyn, NY, was a health facility that opened in 1969 under the sponsorship of the Office of Economic Opportunity, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, but lost federal funding in 1975 due to poor management and filed for bankruptcy
“Historic Portage Theater Could Go Into Receivership As Owner Gives Up Property”
Attorneys said Thursday the theater’s owners filed a motion to withdraw from the property. Community leaders said they feel like plans to restore the theater are “back at square one.”
Below article credit Molly DeVore for Block Club Chicago.
The Google Street view is 2023 & 2024, all post tornado.
Scrolling around the block it looks like the roof is all there.
But it can only be seen from the surrounding streets.
Normally Google goes up the alleys, but there were visible electric repair trucks blocking them at the time.
A lot of damage to buildings in the area.
In the wider photo that I added April 28, 2020 to the gallery, the rectangular portion with decorative blocks to the upper right of the old Mecca entrance, are similar to the blocks that are visible on North Street/alley in the current street view.
So it’s possible that the elevation that faces Main Street, at one time had those same decorative blocks on it, that were removed.
As that elevation has been replaced with newer brick.
So the old Mecca entrance, would then be the white corrugated metal facade on Main Street.
20 photos from the August 15,1939 Los Angeles premiere of “The Wizard of Oz” via Facebook.
Description courtesy Historic Retro Stardust:
“The L.A. premiere of "The Wizard of Oz” on August 15, 1939, marked a significant moment in film history, celebrated at Sid Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. This iconic event showcased the film’s star-studded cast and attracted attention from both Hollywood elites and fans. The widow of L. Frank Baum, the original author of the Oz books, attended the premiere, highlighting the deep connection between the film and its literary roots.
Filming took place at MGM Studios in Culver City in 1938, where groundbreaking techniques were used, including the innovative use of Technicolor. The film’s production was a meticulous process, from casting to scoring, with Herbert Stothart composing the memorable score. Behind-the-scenes images capture this cinematic journey, reflecting the collaborative effort that brought this timeless classic to life."
History of Corona Facebook link with 10 images, scroll through.
Description credit History of Corona:
“Corona Theatre – To understand the Corona Theatre, you first need to know the owner and founder.
As the movie industry started to launch in the early 1900’s, Glenn Harper and his family of Hollywood were involved from the get go. Glenn started the first movie advertising firm in southern California as well as owned the Rosebud, Apollo, and Vermont theaters in Los Angeles and Hollywood.
Enjoying his success the Harper family took a family vacation to San Diego. It was suggested that instead of following the coast home that they take the inland route. As they journeyed home, they drove through Corona and became enamored with the small town. They stopped, ate a meal, and explored the town. In fact they were so impressed that they returned back to Hollywood, arranged their affairs, and returned to Corona for good.
That said, within a couple of months living in Corona, Mr. Harper realized that the movie business was in his blood and made plans to build a big movie theatre. With $100,000.00 financing from the Corona Securities Corporation, he hired well respected Carl Boller of Boller Architects (Top 5 Theatre Architectural Firms of the time) to design it and Perle T. Glass of Corona to build it.
Because the movie industry was so new at the time and the economy was going so well, the prevailing standard of the time was to build big and grandiose. Architect Boller did just that. He fashioned his design after a Spanish Mission Revival on the outside and incorporated an outdoor "atmospheric” presence on the inside. Every detail was well thought out from the sky painted ceiling to the ornamental light fixtures. Instead of a curtain, wooden doors would swing open to reveal the screen. Once the design work was finished and approved, Perle T. Glass started construction in March of 1929 and finished the 900 seat master piece towards the end of September of the same year.
September 29, 1929 was the night of the premiere of Corona’s new theatre. It was star studded to say the least. Actors Laurel and Hardy performed a skit, early movie stars Buster Keaton, Clara Bow and many others were in attendance. Sid Grauman of Mann’s Chinese Theatre was on hand, and Louella Parsons for Hearst Publishing was there to cover the event. People came from all over the southland and paid $5 to $10 a seat. The whole town was excited and in a spirit of charity Glenn Harper donated the $3000.00 opening night proceeds to the Lions Club of Corona to purchase land for a new hospital. Needless to say, that night in our small town was historic and perfect.
Of course we are lucky to still have this magnificent structure. Just two months after opening it’s doors our country fell into the Great Depression. In the 1960’s when Corona decided to revamp its downtown image, the building no longer looked like it fit in. During the early 90’s it was slated for demolition. Yet it has pulled through, it is still in decent shape and is now owned by a small church here in town.
One mention of the pictures below, the fuzzy one is taken from the Los Angeles Times taken the day of the opening……"
The theatre previously used 5743 as it’s address based on the fliers in the Photo gallery.
The church is in desperate need of roof repairs. No mention in this WGN News piece of it’s former life as a theatre.
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/new-inspirational-baptist-church-austin-roof-03262025/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJU2ZJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfdKfKX6Odfgj2Q32W-_KL-j87lSjpHVGaIGV01C86EiLZ7hwbV3Xzaugw_aem_Ikr2iJaQs3xs244fng0QnA
Full size version via Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10170848249070137&set=g.1176686300033650
1956 photo credit Michael Donavan.
Slightly crisper version via Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10170859461770137&set=g.1176686300033650
Via Wiki:
The Lyndon Baines Johnson Health Complex (LBJHC) in Brooklyn, NY, was a health facility that opened in 1969 under the sponsorship of the Office of Economic Opportunity, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, but lost federal funding in 1975 due to poor management and filed for bankruptcy
Crisper version of previously posted 1969 photo added via below link.
https://www.brownstoner.com/architecture/building-of-the-day-5205-fourth-avenue/
10/25/1959 photo added credit John D. Morrell, Brooklyn Historical Society. Enlargeable link below.
https://dp.la/item/a7ff46a775098aaaad3eb268d9bda171?page=1&subject=%22Storefronts%22%7C%22Advertisements%22
Showed Spanish language films in 1964, photo added. It is Fine-Fare Supermarket as of October 2024 Google Street View.
“Historic Portage Theater Could Go Into Receivership As Owner Gives Up Property” Attorneys said Thursday the theater’s owners filed a motion to withdraw from the property. Community leaders said they feel like plans to restore the theater are “back at square one.” Below article credit Molly DeVore for Block Club Chicago.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/03/21/historic-portage-theater-could-go-into-receivership-as-owner-gives-up-property/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJKZ6RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQm6l4DlCQUkD7RlsqUuBYFFDgCxC3bO9JYIBXLpcF-Vd7ZvjWQVEUkfVQ_aem_oSKA3yTCxlR3bkyxvp6n4A
This photo was originally added to the gallery July 16, 2011, so the below June 3, 2024 submission should be removed.
https://cinematreasures.org/photos/445695
This photo was added July 16, 2011.
https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/69/photos/13536
Apparently was renamed the Florida Rocking Chair Theater, Florida Circus in the early `80s and closed as Mugs and Movies.
Demolished in 1977, per the Rock County Historical Society and Lincoln-Tallman House description on a 1976 photo added to the gallery.
Wider, enlargeable link.
https://tessa2.lapl.org/digital/collection/photos/id/5705/rec/1
Building is not Demolished. The Dapper Daisy appears to have moved, but 2023 street view shows the building still stands.
Circa 1940s photo added credit Original El Nopal Bakery Memories via Facebook.
Photo credit Village of Bruce.
https://villageofbruce.org/history/
The Google Street view is 2023 & 2024, all post tornado. Scrolling around the block it looks like the roof is all there. But it can only be seen from the surrounding streets. Normally Google goes up the alleys, but there were visible electric repair trucks blocking them at the time. A lot of damage to buildings in the area.
Update 1978.
In the wider photo that I added April 28, 2020 to the gallery, the rectangular portion with decorative blocks to the upper right of the old Mecca entrance, are similar to the blocks that are visible on North Street/alley in the current street view. So it’s possible that the elevation that faces Main Street, at one time had those same decorative blocks on it, that were removed. As that elevation has been replaced with newer brick. So the old Mecca entrance, would then be the white corrugated metal facade on Main Street.
1985 WRTV news piece about the Tivoli showing R Rated films.
https://www.wrtv.com/lifestyle/history/1985-r-rated-movies-return-to-tivoli-theatre-following-warning-from-prosecutor?fbclid=IwY2xjawIdkahleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQ4wJ9xQCdqmvYmFDygLxATqdpJSrRSi_OKLHSnrStEGgeVU6S-7sDKt-Q_aem_KOjtHknpTiXeZCzp_W16qg
Update 1944. “Screen First Showing Secrets of Scotland Yard” beneath Oriental vertical sign.
20 photos from the August 15,1939 Los Angeles premiere of “The Wizard of Oz” via Facebook. Description courtesy Historic Retro Stardust:
“The L.A. premiere of "The Wizard of Oz” on August 15, 1939, marked a significant moment in film history, celebrated at Sid Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. This iconic event showcased the film’s star-studded cast and attracted attention from both Hollywood elites and fans. The widow of L. Frank Baum, the original author of the Oz books, attended the premiere, highlighting the deep connection between the film and its literary roots. Filming took place at MGM Studios in Culver City in 1938, where groundbreaking techniques were used, including the innovative use of Technicolor. The film’s production was a meticulous process, from casting to scoring, with Herbert Stothart composing the memorable score. Behind-the-scenes images capture this cinematic journey, reflecting the collaborative effort that brought this timeless classic to life."
https://www.facebook.com/100063638482927/posts/1183682163763055/?rdid=e74zajeOCVsMAUMF
History of Corona Facebook link with 10 images, scroll through. Description credit History of Corona:
“Corona Theatre – To understand the Corona Theatre, you first need to know the owner and founder.
As the movie industry started to launch in the early 1900’s, Glenn Harper and his family of Hollywood were involved from the get go. Glenn started the first movie advertising firm in southern California as well as owned the Rosebud, Apollo, and Vermont theaters in Los Angeles and Hollywood. Enjoying his success the Harper family took a family vacation to San Diego. It was suggested that instead of following the coast home that they take the inland route. As they journeyed home, they drove through Corona and became enamored with the small town. They stopped, ate a meal, and explored the town. In fact they were so impressed that they returned back to Hollywood, arranged their affairs, and returned to Corona for good. That said, within a couple of months living in Corona, Mr. Harper realized that the movie business was in his blood and made plans to build a big movie theatre. With $100,000.00 financing from the Corona Securities Corporation, he hired well respected Carl Boller of Boller Architects (Top 5 Theatre Architectural Firms of the time) to design it and Perle T. Glass of Corona to build it. Because the movie industry was so new at the time and the economy was going so well, the prevailing standard of the time was to build big and grandiose. Architect Boller did just that. He fashioned his design after a Spanish Mission Revival on the outside and incorporated an outdoor "atmospheric” presence on the inside. Every detail was well thought out from the sky painted ceiling to the ornamental light fixtures. Instead of a curtain, wooden doors would swing open to reveal the screen. Once the design work was finished and approved, Perle T. Glass started construction in March of 1929 and finished the 900 seat master piece towards the end of September of the same year.
September 29, 1929 was the night of the premiere of Corona’s new theatre. It was star studded to say the least. Actors Laurel and Hardy performed a skit, early movie stars Buster Keaton, Clara Bow and many others were in attendance. Sid Grauman of Mann’s Chinese Theatre was on hand, and Louella Parsons for Hearst Publishing was there to cover the event. People came from all over the southland and paid $5 to $10 a seat. The whole town was excited and in a spirit of charity Glenn Harper donated the $3000.00 opening night proceeds to the Lions Club of Corona to purchase land for a new hospital. Needless to say, that night in our small town was historic and perfect. Of course we are lucky to still have this magnificent structure. Just two months after opening it’s doors our country fell into the Great Depression. In the 1960’s when Corona decided to revamp its downtown image, the building no longer looked like it fit in. During the early 90’s it was slated for demolition. Yet it has pulled through, it is still in decent shape and is now owned by a small church here in town. One mention of the pictures below, the fuzzy one is taken from the Los Angeles Times taken the day of the opening……"
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=829363687116016&set=pcb.829382760447442
Updated website and Facebook page links below.
https://www.woodstockil.gov/257/Opera-House
https://www.facebook.com/woodstockoperahouse