tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707860620453967502.post5554815369550089457..comments2024-02-11T03:53:10.407-05:00Comments on On Transmigration: New Life for the Orpheum Theatrethe cajunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10905358111623645338noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707860620453967502.post-67220910697487058512014-08-11T04:39:38.564-05:002014-08-11T04:39:38.564-05:00Spo: It's especially sad when the idea of rest...Spo: It's especially sad when the idea of restoration loses out to the wrecking ball. These buildings can never be replaced.the cajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10905358111623645338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707860620453967502.post-24416447324595996152014-08-10T21:29:38.807-05:002014-08-10T21:29:38.807-05:00I think every city as a grand old dame theater and...I think every city as a grand old dame theater and story like this one. They are sad tales, indeed.Ur-spohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237644452200889946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707860620453967502.post-88799236428003653092014-08-10T13:21:21.232-05:002014-08-10T13:21:21.232-05:00damn auto correct: it was supposed to read "...damn auto correct: it was supposed to read "and do away". Thank you and good night.the cajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10905358111623645338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707860620453967502.post-24570960238290572842014-08-10T13:18:58.930-05:002014-08-10T13:18:58.930-05:00Bob: we are so short-sighted in this country is bo...Bob: we are so short-sighted in this country is boggles the mind. Two other grand palaces have been restored, or in the process, in NOLA. The Saenger opened it's facelifted doors just this year, and the Joy is soon to follow. Part of the overall plan to rejuvenate the Canal Street area and so away with the drug scene. Hey! It worked for Times Square, in Gotham.the cajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10905358111623645338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707860620453967502.post-86580847484021030062014-08-10T13:15:50.327-05:002014-08-10T13:15:50.327-05:00Fearsome: let's face it, these palaces were bu...Fearsome: let's face it, these palaces were built to make the average person feel like they were wealthy, somebody, and worthy of the beauty of the place. And they were. the cajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10905358111623645338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707860620453967502.post-66621149047423822522014-08-10T13:13:42.485-05:002014-08-10T13:13:42.485-05:00All these years later I haven't held on to ind...All these years later I haven't held on to individual films or plays, but yes, all that you mention and then some. So many films thought lost have been found and, thanks to the AFI & Lucas and Spielberg, are being, have been restored. That's our collective filmography and we're missing out on some wonderful history.the cajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10905358111623645338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707860620453967502.post-13266287947754688332014-08-10T07:37:03.779-05:002014-08-10T07:37:03.779-05:00I love when these old movie and show palaces are r...I love when these old movie and show palaces are restored and not just knocked down in the name of :::ack::: progress.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302478126147924237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707860620453967502.post-36764306083381734282014-08-10T07:35:02.137-05:002014-08-10T07:35:02.137-05:00I love original Vaudeville venues. It warms my hea...I love original Vaudeville venues. It warms my heart when they are saved. Thank you for sharing.Fearsome Beardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12338879036238705400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707860620453967502.post-83657735707733800332014-08-10T00:26:03.304-05:002014-08-10T00:26:03.304-05:00looks like a splendid palace; may it be restored t...looks like a splendid palace; may it be restored to glory.<br /><br />our city just let the last movie palace be torn down for a 8-theater movie tavern. ugh.<br /><br />so I am just learning all this about you. what films would you show? silents? comedies from the 30s (laurel and hardy)? foreign films? dish please!anne marie in phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765140782182605141noreply@blogger.com