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NEON THEATRES OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA


Towne Theatre
San Jose, CA
Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo

Here are some neon shots of some of Northern California's finest theatres, at Roadside Peek's Northern California Neon Theatres.

State Theatre
Red Bluff, CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

The State Theatre in Red Bluff is open for business along the main drag. The theatre itself still looks to be in good shape.


Cascade Theatre
Redding, CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

The Cascade Theatre is a throwback to the era when single screen grand movie houses were all the rage. Looks like this one is all boarded up these days.


Cinedome
Fremont, CA

Photos and info courtesy Adriene Biondo

These circa 70's Cinedome Theaters run by (Century Theatres) are rumored to be poised for the wrecking ball. They're up in the Bay Area in the city of Fremont.

Here's an interior shot of the top of one of the domes. The snackbar also has some disco era decor that fits the theme of the movie being played there.


Tower Theatre
Marysville, CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

This Tower Theatre still stands tall, though it doesn't appear to be a first run movie house any more.

Alhambra Theatre
San Francisco, CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

The Alhambra Theatre sits in an interesting looking building and features the classic theatre facade and marquee.


Grand Lake Theatre
Oakland, CA
Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo


Grand Lake Theatre
Oakland, CA
Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo

The grand opening of the Grand Theatre was March 6, 1926. It opened as a vaudeville show and silent movie house. You can still hear the sounds of the Mighty Wurlitzer on Friday and Saturday nights! Expanded in 1981 and 1985, converting balcony seating and storefronts along Grand Avenue into multi-screen auditoriums.

Many thanks to Adriene Biondo for photos and text.


Grand Lake Theatre Marquee
Oakland, CA
Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo


Grand Lake Theatre
Oakland, CA
Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo

Check out the lighting on the inside of the Grand Lake.

 

 

 

 

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