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Originally Posted by BifRayRock

I looked, but did not see anything in this thread about the "Newsreel Theater" located at 802 S Broadway. Evidently this establishment was better known as the Tower Theater, where, among other things, the Jazz Singer had its LA premier? Same theater is alleged to have been the first LA theater wired for "talkies" and "air-conditioned." Some sources indicate that the top of the former Tower theater was removed due to earthquake damage.

From the 1950s:
http://jpg2.lapl.org

1953
http://www.pacificelectric.org/wp-co...2/MP-00005.jpg


http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/assets...M-N-9442-006~1


Fascinating views of adjoining building's changing advertisements.


Circa '27:
http://jpg2.lapl.org

Undated:


From the '70s:
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater2/00015477.jpg

View of Broadway looking north from Tenth Street, Los Angeles, November 21, 1931:
http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/assets.../view/CHS-7622


Nice photo collection of historic theaters from another thread on this forum: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1049799

Optical illusion? Top floor of the (8th Street) building facade, appears to cover an open space, giving the building a taller, more symmetrical appearance. Assume this was part of original design rather than a work in progress. In one shot, there seemed to be a bank of windows that are opened or cantilevered for ventilation or light. Upon closer inspection what seems to be windows is more likely the canted roof line, otherwise hidden by the facade.

Interesting chimney/smoke stack given its height - and apparent longevity. Wonder if it was for burning refuse or heating?

http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/co...18980/rec/2018







1931