Here's the Fox Pomona theater with its deco styled look. The Fox
sign on top still proudly proclaims the theaters heritage to passersby.
Mayfair Theatre (Demolished)
Ventura, CA Photo and info courtesy Russ Havens
The Mayfair Theatre is a 1940's era theatre complete with streamline deco elements. Or was. Designed by renowned
architect S. Charles Lee, the Mayfair was taken down in August 2004. While everyone
knew it was a treasure, the results of a fire rendered the building
unusable. 01-06
Fox Theatre (Demolished)
Covina, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Fox Theatre of Covina was
once one of the central points of new blockbuster hits in the San Gabriel
Valley. But alas, the standing room only crowds dwindled and by the late
80's, the Fox Covina became better known as a good place to throw popcorn
at empty seats. This theater began showing Indian movies in the early
90's, but its recent status is closed and fate unknown. Check out more Fox Theatres from across the country at Roadside Peek'sFox Theatres.
UPDATE 2004 : The Fox Theatre in Covina as well
as much of the block has been demolished.
Fox Theatre (Closed)
Venice, CA Photo courtesy Georg Balandran
This old Fox Theatre in Venice has now been converted into an indoor swap
meet. At the last the large vertical facade still remains, though its
heyday as a golden movie theatre seems to be long gone. The theatre originally opened in 1951 and is one of the famous movie palaces that bore the Fox name.
Warner Theatre (Closed)
Huntington Park, CA Photo courtesy Georg Balandran
The Warner Theatre in Huntington Park is an old classic theatre
that recently closed. The theatre opened its doors in 1930 to much fanfare. After business began faltering, the theatre shuts its doors in the 1990's and has been closed for years. Word is there is a threat that this theatre will be demolished.
UPDATE 02/17 : The Warner Theatre building will now be home to a fitness center. 02-17
Shrine Auditorium, Mid-City Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Built in 1926 by Albert Landsburgh (designer of the El Capitan-Hollywood
and Wiltern-Wilshire), the Shrine Auditorium hosts many premium
events including the Academy Awards and Grammy Awards. The Spanish Colonial
Revival building with its fascinating twin domes is located on Jefferson
Boulevard in Los Angeles. Interesting fact: You may be able to see Felix
Chevrolet from this theatre.
Mayfair Theatre (Demolished)
Warner Theatre (Closed)
Shrine Auditorium, Mid-City
