Grand Lake Theatre
Oakland, CA Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo
Grand Lake Theatre
Oakland, CA Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo
The grand opening of the Grand Lake 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.
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.
Bal Theatre
CA Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
Here's a color-rich facade for the Bal Theatre. Looks
like this place is still in business, with eye-catching hues to drive
in the prospective theatre goer.
California Theatre
Dunsmuir, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The California Theatre is a gem of a movie palace that
look well kept.
Colonial Theatre
Sacramento, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Here's the Colonial Theatre in Sacramento. Still closed,
this deco delight used to run X rated films prior to its demise.
Grand Lake Theatre
Grand Lake Theatre
Grand Lake Theatre Marquee
Tower Theatre
Bal Theatre
California Theatre
Colonial Theatre
