Ann Arbor, Michigan. This is a really elegant old theater that has been wonderfully restored. It's nice to see that some folks have enough sense to preserve these fine old structures. I found it interesting that another well preserved theater, the State, is only about a block and a half away. Hopefully the University of Michigan students and others in the area appreciate and patronize them both.

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Oakley neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio. I saw my first 3D movie in this wonderful art deco theater too many years ago to comment on. It is one of two grand theaters within a block of each other close to my home. Unfortunately, the other one, the Ambassador, was torn down by some short sighted folks. The 20th Century, while pretty well preserved in it's original configuration, is currently used for concerts, weddings receptions etc. rather than movies.
"A beautiful Art Moderne theater that opened on August 1, 1941, with a seating capacity for 900, located in orchestra and balcony levels. The 20th Century Theatre was designed by Maffit, Alcox & Stritzel, architects for the F & Y Building Service.

It closed in 1983 and languished for the next ten years until the community became involved in restoring the theater. 20th Century Productions took over opeation of the 20th Century Theatre and reopened it in 1997 as a mixed concert and banquet hall."
cinematreasures.org/theaters/1051

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Taken in the Oakley neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio.

The theater is undergoing some major renovations both inside and outside. The murals of famous actors is a big and noticeable change that I wasn't aware of until I saw some shots from my friend, "WestbyMidwest". We picked a sunny day with a blue cloud filled sky to try to get some shots. Unfortunately, by the time we got there, most of the clouds had moved on. Getting a really great shot was next to impossible as the workmen's trucks blocked one angle and trees and poles blocked others. I wanted to get a shot that included the marquee side with Rosemary Clooney's image. In order to do that, I had to risk life and limb by crossing the street during rush hour and take this shot from the island. Unfortunately small trees block Sidney Poitier, James Dean and John Wayne. Fortunately it's Winter time, so there were no leaves on the trees.

From my early youth, this is a theater that I frequented regularly. More recently I've been there for wedding receptions and other events. Ah, the memories!

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Grayling, Michigan

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Grayling, Michigan.

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