We just happened to be walking down Fourth Avenue during our whirlwind stop in Louisville, KY and were delighted to see these vintage theatre marquees:
I Got a (Vintage Marquee) Letter in The Mail, from Bay City Cargo
March 8, 2011 by
I could not resist the pun when I realized I got a “letter” in the mail! (even though that’s usually Eccentric Roadside’s area of expertise!) I have been in touch recently with Mike of Bay City Cargo in Belfast Maine- who has the world’s largest collection of vintage theater marquee letters. He is also the
West Shore Theatre New Cumberland PA – Keeping the Neon Lit Since 1940
February 24, 2011 by
We were only able to drive past the West Shore Theatre in New Cumberland PA this past weekend, but I think I’ve developed a crush on this little movie house located just outside of Harrisburg. (Who doesn’t love the sight of a family rushing towards an independent cinema on a Saturday night?) In the 70+
This Colonial Theatre is For Sale! Canaan, CT
February 9, 2011 by
While doing some research for my fave local theater, The Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville PA I came across a cool website called Another Old Movie Blog sharing the news that The Colonial Theatre in Canaan CT is for sale. If you’ve ever wanted your very own movie house, here’s your chance! (October 2010 photo courtesy
The Roxy Theater Northampton PA – History and Vintage Sign Video Bonus
November 1, 2010 by
The Roxy theatre of Northampton PA was first opened in 1921 as the the Lyric Theatre, specializing in vaudeville and live acts. If you can tear your gaze away from the opulent sign you can still see the Lyric name carved into the stone above the entrance. (If you missed my first post on
Classic Movie Theatre Photo Exhibit – Stephanie Klavens – Ends 10/31
October 12, 2010 by Leave a Comment
With all this talk of cool vintage and retro exhibits happening in the Boston area, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the exhibit of wonderful color photos of classic movie theaters, taken by Stefanie Klavens and on exhibit at the National Heritage Museum in Lexington, MA. Her exhibit “The Art of The Movie Theater”
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