Howard Haas is pleased to share a link to an online illustrated article published today, written by Shawn Evans, AIA about historic movie theaters of Center City (downtown) Philadelphia
http://www.phillyhistory.org/blog/index.php/2011/02/historic-movie-theaters-of-center-city/
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Conclave Theatre Tour 2013
Every summer THS picks one of America’s great theatre regions for our week-long summer tour. Attendees are treated to exclusive tours of theatres and unprecedented behind-the-scenes access.
This summer, we’ll explore the Greater New York Capital Region and Berkshires — both exciting and under-explored areas, rich in theater history and a perfect summer destination.
We’ll visit:
NEW YORK
• Schenectady • Albany • Troy • Cohoes • Rome
• Utica • Gloversville • Chatham • PoughkeepsieMASSACHUSETTS
• North Adams • Pittsfield • Great BarringtonCONNECTICUT
• Waterbury • Thomaston • TorringtonTheatre stops include emerging projects in their first flush of rebirth, to a fully restored Art Deco movie palace and more.
For a full schedule, hotel booking information and
to register online, visit the THS website by clicking the THS header on this page.
I really enjoyed looking at Philly. What facinates me is not only the theatre building but the period the photo was taken. You get a feeling for the time other than checking out the cars on the streets.
we had the pleasure of owning and installed in our home in andover minnesota the barton that is presently installed at the pipes and pizza
in lasing il. it was installed by terry kleven in 1981 we miss it deeply.
steve allen
st. albans,vt