There is a wonderful article published when this was a brand new theater. Look up Motion Picture News (Jan – Mar 1929). Its dated on February 2, 1929 issue pages 302-305 with photographs!!
Opened on October 7, 1927 at 23rd and Central Avenue, it was the crown jewel of the street. The architect was John Paxton Perrine. Above the grand staircase is a mural of Abraham Lincoln.
Also see article written when theater was new, see Motion Picture News (Jan – March 1929). Look up February 2, 1929 issue on pages 306 – 307 !!
There is a wonderful article published when this was a brand new theater. Look up Motion Picture News (Jan – Mar 1929). Its dated on February 2, 1929 issue pages 302-305 with photographs!!
This theater is 85 years old today…
So nice to see that this theater is still around to celebrate its 85th anniversary this evening!!
Today this theater first opened its doors for business 85 years ago in 1926 !!
Its amazing that the Wiltern Theater opened its doors 80 years ago today in 1931 !!
Located between Townsend & Rowan Avenue on East First Street in East Los Angeles.
Opened on 0ctober 15, 1926. Theater architect was L.A. Smith.
Another example in the Streamline Moderne style by noted theater architect S. Charles Lee, opened in 1940.
The architect of this theater was L.A. Smith.
This theater opened on April 1, 1926. Architect was L.A. Smith.
Located at 4050 West Pico Boulevard, this theater opened on May 14, 1924. Architect was Edward J. Borgmeyer.
Opened in 1926, this former movie house was designed by Richard D. King. It is located at 857 South La Brea Avenue.
Opened on October 7, 1927 at 23rd and Central Avenue, it was the crown jewel of the street. The architect was John Paxton Perrine. Above the grand staircase is a mural of Abraham Lincoln.
The Visalia Fox opened on February 27, 1930. The architects were Balch & Stanberry.
Another old theater designed by the great theater architect B. Marcus Priteca.
The architect for this theater was B. Marcus Priteca.
Formally the United Artists Theater in East Los Angeles. The original architects for this former theater were Walker & Eisen, along with C.A. Balch.
The architects for this theater were Walker & Eisen, along with C.A. Balch.
The architects for this building when opened in 1931-32 were Walker & Eisen along with C.A. Balch.
The architects for this theater were Walker & EIsen, along with C.A. Balch.
The architects for this theater were Walker & Eisen, along with C.A. Balch.
The architects for this theater were Walker & Eisen, along with C.A. Balch.
The architects for this theater were Walker & Eisen, along with C.A. Balch.
This Spanish Colonial style theater opened on October 18, 1926. Architects were Morgan, Walls, & Clements.