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NEON THEATRE OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA

Cinema 1 Theatre
Salinas, CA
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The Cinema 1 Theatre no longer shows first run movies, and in fact, no longer shows movies at all.

Crystal Theatre
Salinas, CA
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The same here with the Crystal Theatre in Salinas. No shows, no attendance. Is this theatre destined for a renewal with an updated neon sign blade or is it headed for the big theatre in the sky? Time will tell.

Reel Joy Theatre
King City, CA
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The old Reel Joy Theatre in King City doesn't appear to show movies anymore, even though the exterior still looked to be in good condition.

Crest Theatre
Fresno, CA
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The Crest Theatre in Fresno is a deco delight complete with colorful front facade and tower.

Nile Theatre
Bakersfield, CA
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As you travel through downtown Bakersfield, check out the historic Nile Theatre, which has been around since the WWII era. This art deco masterpiece is one of the famed S. Charles Lee designed theaters.

Merced Theatre
Merced, CA
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The Merced Theatre still stands tall majestically in downtown Merced. This building built in the early 1930's is built in the Spanish Colonial style.

Fox Theatre
Visalia, CA
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Here's the Fox Theatre of Visalia, CA. Recently restored in 1999, the Fox Theatre first opened up in 1930.

Sierra Theatre
Delano, CA
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The Sierra Theatre is still open for business and showing movies in the downtown area of Delano, CA.

Fox Theatre
Bakersfield, CA
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The Fox Theatre, built in 1930 by famed architect S. Charles Lee, is currently undergoing a restoration. Fortunately, the non-profit Fox Foundation saved this treasure from the bulldozer back in the early 1990's.

(Below) The Fox Theatre in Taft appears to be showing movies again. This Art Deco theatre opened up for business in the early 1900's and still features the classic Fox lettering and facade.

Fox Theatre Taft, CA Photo courtesy Tony Craig	Fox Theatre Mural Taft, CA Photo courtesy Tony Craig

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