State Theatre
Los Angeles, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Next is Lowe's State
Theatre at 703 S. Broadway. The site of Judy Garland's Los Angeles
debut, the State still shows first run movies. A visit here for a
movie and a look at a vintage box office make a trip down Broadway
worthwhile. The State was built in 1921.
State Theatre close-up of marquee
Los Angeles, CA Photo courtesy Rod Holcomb
Tower Theatre
Los Angeles, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Tower Theatre sits on a corner with its immense blue and white
Tower sign. Another historic theatre with an immense archway above the
marquee, the Tower sports a "for lease" sign. This theatre was
built in 1927.
Rialto Theatre
Los Angeles, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Rialto is next on your trip westward. A nice marquee graces
the front of this former theatre that was built in 1917. Now, flea market
types of stores are inside.
Orpheum Theatre Photo courtesy Georg Balandran
Nearing the end of the westward trip down Broadway, the Orpheum Theatre and its immense sign on top of the building can not be missed.
This
is the 3rd and last theatre that still shows first run movies. It's multi-colored
marquee and gold-gilded box office make this one of L.A. proudest theatre
achievements. The Orpheum was built in 1926.
Orpheum Signage Photo courtesy Georg Balandran
Work is being done on the Orpheum rooftop and blade neon, which are nearing
completion and will look great. The grand reopening is currently scheduled
for September. (info courtesy Chris Nichols)
United Artists
Los Angeles, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
At the West-end of Broadway lies the United Artists Theatre,
built in 1927. This theatre is now a church, owned by Dr. Gene Scott.
State Theatre
Next is Lowe's State
Theatre at 703 S. Broadway. The site of Judy Garland's Los Angeles
debut, the State still shows first run movies. A visit here for a
movie and a look at a vintage box office make a trip down Broadway
worthwhile. The State was built in 1921.
Tower Theatre
Rialto Theatre
United Artists
