So what do you do when a car-load of Australians pull up in the middle of the day in front of your theatre in Rochester, NY, jump out and start taking photos and pointing out various Art Deco details accompanied by suitably appreciative exclamations? No, you don't run for cover, since they've come so far, you invite them in for an impromptu tour.
The Little Theatre opened in 1929 as part of the '
little cinema movement', an attempt in the 1920s to cater for an audience interested in more experimental ideas than the typical Hollywood movie.
The black Art Deco building was designed by local architect Edgar Phillips and Frederick Pike, an architect from nearby Buffalo.
The facade has Art Deco details highlighted in silver against the black tiles while the 'Little' name is spelt out on a series of trapezoid shaped panels sitting perpendicular to the face of the building.
Inside, the Little Theatre, retains many Art Deco features including the ticket box and the seating in the stalls.
Today the Little Theatre operates as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization relying on community financial support through its
membership program and other fund-raising activities.
The ticket box is simply amazing!!! Also like the sign and the chairs. Great pics!
ReplyDeleteThanks JM. There are few things better than a private tour of an Art Deco theatre or cinema oustide opening hours. It's almost as good as when they are full of excited patrons.
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