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littleprince1977 commented about Strand Theatre on Oct 5, 2010 at 10:53 pm

Fall ‘73 I was a freshman at Modesto Junior College in a Photo Journalism Class.
Class assignment: Photo Essay.
Topic I decided upon was “Modesto’s Downtown Decay”.

Strand Marquee at that time: “For Sale by Crismon” (some letters missing)
I was able to use an unhindered fire escape to climb to the top of the Strand Theatre.

From that vantage point: I have shots of the backside of the Covell Theatre (The theatre I thought would be standing long after the State (still standing) or the Strand (fire; possible arson for $)) and Hotel Hughson.

Long shots of much of the GONE 60’s classic downtown Modesto…showing Hotel Hughson sign, Topper, Town&Country, KRESS, Leed’s Shoes, Hartfield’s, Roger’s, BofA, Crocker Bank, Loebs. ALL GONE. Nichol’s News Sign – GONE The SEARS & Robuck store GONE, (now a Hotel…name changed to protect the guilty)
Bus Stop bench at 10&K Looking toward WoolWorth’s and the Strand. NOW is SmithBarney and Starbuck’s Ped. Mall and the Bus Stop Bench is a hotel grass lot.

J.C. Penney’s in downtown Modesto is now a City of Modesto Office Building.
Modesto Quiz: View link

I need to scan my photos and add them on-line or else history will be lost.
Europe keeps it’s buildings for centuries…California can only date it’s buildings by 5-10 years.
WTF?