Hi: I would be happy to communicate with Roxanne, but I would need an email address or a physical address.
The marquee was in the style of the era, rather art deco. Rectangular in shape and stuck out over the sidewalk, over all of the entrances. I think I might be able to locate a picture of it, but it might take me a while. It is in a scrap book in Pittsburgh, but if you like I can try. But, I think I can get you a copy of a picture of a similar marquee.
From the pictures I have seen of the exterior, there is now a branch bank located in a small shop on the right. This was a barber shop in my era. On the wall on Central Avenue were cases for one sheeters. I am sure the holes are still in the bricks.
I am delighted to see something will happen with the Latonia Theatre! Born in Oil City and lived there until the age of 12, the Latonia was part of my life. As a matter of fact I am probably one of the last living people (long in the tooth here), that performed on the stage of the Latonia. It was March 1947, some sort of talent show on a Saturday morning followed by a series of cartoons. I sang Zip-A-Dee-doo-dah from Song of the south. As I recall it was broadcast live on the local radio station too.
Also recall seeing Tex Ritter on his horse on the stage of the Latonia. I could go on for pages of remembrances of the Latonia. Smile.
After a show at the Latonia it was a trip across the street to Famores for a coke.
Hi: I would be happy to communicate with Roxanne, but I would need an email address or a physical address.
The marquee was in the style of the era, rather art deco. Rectangular in shape and stuck out over the sidewalk, over all of the entrances. I think I might be able to locate a picture of it, but it might take me a while. It is in a scrap book in Pittsburgh, but if you like I can try. But, I think I can get you a copy of a picture of a similar marquee.
From the pictures I have seen of the exterior, there is now a branch bank located in a small shop on the right. This was a barber shop in my era. On the wall on Central Avenue were cases for one sheeters. I am sure the holes are still in the bricks.
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Truman
I am delighted to see something will happen with the Latonia Theatre! Born in Oil City and lived there until the age of 12, the Latonia was part of my life. As a matter of fact I am probably one of the last living people (long in the tooth here), that performed on the stage of the Latonia. It was March 1947, some sort of talent show on a Saturday morning followed by a series of cartoons. I sang Zip-A-Dee-doo-dah from Song of the south. As I recall it was broadcast live on the local radio station too.
Also recall seeing Tex Ritter on his horse on the stage of the Latonia. I could go on for pages of remembrances of the Latonia. Smile.
After a show at the Latonia it was a trip across the street to Famores for a coke.
Truman Reed