They did a great job restoring the Tower –everything has been repainted in white and beige. Takes a little getting used to but a great job nonetheless. Much brighter inside.
It looks like the Fisher theatre (or at least the exterior) was undergoing some interior renovation according to the google street views, but in 2026 the theatre is again open with a full calendar of events.
Detailed feature on the Center Theatre (technical details and photos and diagrams) at Vintage Theatre Catalogs – https://vintagetheatrecatalogs.blogspot.com/2016/02/1932-center-theatre.html
Also: building to the left b(south) nof main entyrance will be demolished to widen the alleyway into an “artist’s alley” possibly with seating, food venues and retail. Also, the 2026 opening will be in the FALL.
Renovation update and slideshow from May 2025 (nj.com): https://www.nj.com/entertainment/2025/05/see-inside-historic-loews-jersey-theatre-amid-massive-renovation-when-will-it-reopen.html
Detailed construction update from mid-March 2025 (Newjerseyculture.com): https://jerseycityculture.org/loews-jersey-theatre/
June 9 2025 update (photos and stories; jerseydigs.com): https://jerseydigs.com/loews-jersey-theatre-renovation-progress/
Video renovation update 5/29/25 (NY News 12): https://newyork.news12.com/inside-look-at-loews-jersey-theatre-renovations. Also reveals the 2026 reopening is expected to be FALL 2026.
June 2025 renovation update: https://hudsonreporter.com/entertainment/loews-jersey-theatre-to-reopen-in-2026/
The older links go to renderings, but these links go to actual photos of the restored Paramount:
Here are links to some good photo galleries of the restored Brooklyn:
Extensive photo gallery (The Brownstoner): https://www.brooklynpaper.com/restored-brooklyn-paramount-to-open-march/ and also renderings: https://www.brownstoner.com/interiors-renovation/brooklyn-paramount-theater-live-nation-restoration-music-reopening/
Google street view from 2022 shows renovations underway on the front part of the building, with all stores to the left of it demolished and that space used as a staging area. No activity on the auditorium at that time. Current Google aerial view (supposdely 2024) shows pretty much the same.
From the street view, I can see through windows cut into the side of the auditorium showing track lighting along a flat white ceiling. Whether they gutted the auditorium or simply put in a drop ceiling I cannot tell.
It looks like currently the theatre is the home to a furniture store. The main entrance was actually on 165th street, with a narrow Auxiliary entrance on Jamaica Street. Island Furniture’s website did not have any photos of their store; hopefully the auditorium decor is still intact, but I don’t know if that is the case.
The Calvin Theatre has been closed since the COVID shutdown - website still up, and still owned by Iron Horse Entertainment (also owns the Iron Horse music hall and Pearl Street Nightclub nearby). Hopefully they can get financing back in order to re-open at some point.
During late 2022 and early 2023, the Victory received two grants from the city towards construction and they are continuing to pursue other funding sources, including the state legislature. Progress still being made. Estimated total cost of restoration now sits at $44,000,000, but it is good to see the progress made on raising funds!
I remember the auditorium being long and narrow, with ornamental pillars along the sidewalls and curtains between them, and a small shelf balcony in the back.
The current building on this site looks like it was originally a wollworth’s building, probably built early to mid 1950s. It is currently occupied by two retail stores.
Some new links:
Photo gallery of interior pictures throughout the building: https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/43
Another detailed photo gallery: https://historictheatrephotos.com/Theatre/State-Los-Angeles.aspx
LA Theatre Conservancy’s State Theatre page: https://www.laconservancy.org/learn/historic-places/state-theatre-and-building/
Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation’s State Theatre page: https://www.lahtf.org/state/
They did a great job restoring the Tower –everything has been repainted in white and beige. Takes a little getting used to but a great job nonetheless. Much brighter inside.
Link to the 3-d virtual tour of the Globe: https://tour.caimagemaker.com/Viewer/96.asp?ID=183469
Their official website link (https://globetheatre-la.com/) has not changed.
It looks like the Fisher theatre (or at least the exterior) was undergoing some interior renovation according to the google street views, but in 2026 the theatre is again open with a full calendar of events.
Detailed feature on the Center Theatre (technical details and photos and diagrams) at Vintage Theatre Catalogs – https://vintagetheatrecatalogs.blogspot.com/2016/02/1932-center-theatre.html
Just checked Google photos, aps - as of October 2025, the buiilding is still standing - no changes that I can see.
As of 2025, it loos like the lobby is open as a retail shop.
As of 2025, it looks like the lobby and auditorium are still boarded up, but one of the small side storefronts in the front is opne for business.
In September 2025 it looks like the lobby is open as a jewelry store. I don’t know if the auditorium is part of the store.
Landmarks.org feature on the Chicago Theatre:
https://www.landmarks.org/uptown-theatre/
Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation - new website: www.lahtf.org
Los Angeles theatre Group: https://los-angeles-trend.com/en/eternal-1667-los-angeles-theatre-and-broadway-theatre-group
Links to some Youtube video tours of the Los Angeles Theatre:
Tour #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zpuht41fe4
Tour #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rQWj1QzxFQ
Article with restoration photos: https://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/apple-tower-theatre-store-los-angeles-california-usa
Tower theatre Youtube tour 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZhgQ59jNXc
Tower Theatre Youtube Tour 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKX0G4tBtCE
Tower Theatre Youtube Tour 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr_rvmY1ChM
The Stanley doesn’t currently have an official website but here is a link to their story about the 2013 Stanley Theatre restoration:
https://www.jw.org/en/news/region/united-states/jehovahs-witnesses-renovate-stanley-theater/
LATEST RESTORATION UPDATES & PHOTOS:
Also: building to the left b(south) nof main entyrance will be demolished to widen the alleyway into an “artist’s alley” possibly with seating, food venues and retail. Also, the 2026 opening will be in the FALL.
Renovation update and slideshow from May 2025 (nj.com): https://www.nj.com/entertainment/2025/05/see-inside-historic-loews-jersey-theatre-amid-massive-renovation-when-will-it-reopen.html
Detailed construction update from mid-March 2025 (Newjerseyculture.com): https://jerseycityculture.org/loews-jersey-theatre/
June 9 2025 update (photos and stories; jerseydigs.com): https://jerseydigs.com/loews-jersey-theatre-renovation-progress/
Video renovation update 5/29/25 (NY News 12): https://newyork.news12.com/inside-look-at-loews-jersey-theatre-renovations. Also reveals the 2026 reopening is expected to be FALL 2026.
June 2025 renovation update: https://hudsonreporter.com/entertainment/loews-jersey-theatre-to-reopen-in-2026/
The older links go to renderings, but these links go to actual photos of the restored Paramount:
Here are links to some good photo galleries of the restored Brooklyn:
Extensive photo gallery (The Brownstoner): https://www.brooklynpaper.com/restored-brooklyn-paramount-to-open-march/ and also renderings: https://www.brownstoner.com/interiors-renovation/brooklyn-paramount-theater-live-nation-restoration-music-reopening/
Timeout.com: https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/a-first-look-at-the-newly-reopened-brooklyn-paramount-historic-theater-032824
BDC Network: https://www.bdcnetwork.com/home/news/55166083/renovation-restores-century-old-brooklyn-paramount-theater-to-its-original-use
Link to an online guide to historic theatres in Westwood, including the Bruin:
https://westsidelosangeles.com/visitor-guide-westwood-historic-cinemas.php
Link to a guide to Westwood’s historic theatres, including the Village:
https://westsidelosangeles.com/visitor-guide-westwood-historic-cinemas.php
Google street view from 2022 shows renovations underway on the front part of the building, with all stores to the left of it demolished and that space used as a staging area. No activity on the auditorium at that time. Current Google aerial view (supposdely 2024) shows pretty much the same.
From the street view, I can see through windows cut into the side of the auditorium showing track lighting along a flat white ceiling. Whether they gutted the auditorium or simply put in a drop ceiling I cannot tell.
It looks like currently the theatre is the home to a furniture store. The main entrance was actually on 165th street, with a narrow Auxiliary entrance on Jamaica Street. Island Furniture’s website did not have any photos of their store; hopefully the auditorium decor is still intact, but I don’t know if that is the case.
The Calvin Theatre has been closed since the COVID shutdown - website still up, and still owned by Iron Horse Entertainment (also owns the Iron Horse music hall and Pearl Street Nightclub nearby). Hopefully they can get financing back in order to re-open at some point.
During late 2022 and early 2023, the Victory received two grants from the city towards construction and they are continuing to pursue other funding sources, including the state legislature. Progress still being made. Estimated total cost of restoration now sits at $44,000,000, but it is good to see the progress made on raising funds!
I remember the auditorium being long and narrow, with ornamental pillars along the sidewalls and curtains between them, and a small shelf balcony in the back.
The current building on this site looks like it was originally a wollworth’s building, probably built early to mid 1950s. It is currently occupied by two retail stores.
Looks like the renovation is complete! Their website calendar lists concerts going on throughout the summer. The new photos look great!