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Jan 25, 2014 03:35:42   #
asjohnston3 Loc: Irving, TX
 
The Circle Theater (1 screen, 500 seats) opened in Dallas TX in 1947 at the old Harry Hines traffic circle. (Ernest Tub performed live at the opening) Last re-branded as the Carnival Disco before it closed in December of 2013, it has been through multiple reincarnations as a wrestling arena, bingo hall and a Tejano dance hall called Baby-o's. I remember attending feature films there in the early 60's when it's neon was all functional. It was truly spectacular.
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/8423


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Jan 25, 2014 06:47:07   #
ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore
 
Nicely done. Thanks for posting.

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Jan 26, 2014 15:51:18   #
Sirius_one Loc: S.F. Bay Area
 
Very good set; don't you just love that neon?

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Jan 26, 2014 16:20:14   #
asjohnston3 Loc: Irving, TX
 
ebrunner wrote:
Nicely done. Thanks for posting.


Thanks much... :thumbup:

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Jan 26, 2014 16:24:10   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
ajohnston3 wrote:
The Circle Theater (1 screen, 500 seats) opened in Dallas TX in 1947 at the old Harry Hines traffic circle. (Ernest Tub performed live at the opening) Last re-branded as the Carnival Disco before it closed in December of 2013, it has been through multiple reincarnations as a wrestling arena, bingo hall and a Tejano dance hall called Baby-o's. I remember attending feature films there in the early 60's when it's neon was all functional. It was truly spectacular.
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/8423
The Circle Theater (1 screen, 500 seats) opened in... (show quote)

Great colors.

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Jan 26, 2014 16:29:54   #
asjohnston3 Loc: Irving, TX
 
[quote=Sirius_one]Very good set; don't you just love that neon?[/quote
An art form in it's own way.... Along with baked enamel signage, the really elaborate displays seem to be on their way out..... Another 'sign' of the times.... :)

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Jan 26, 2014 16:45:23   #
asjohnston3 Loc: Irving, TX
 
jerryc41 wrote:
Great colors.

Just wish I could jump in Mr. Peabody's Way-back machine & shoot it in it's heyday!

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Jan 26, 2014 17:11:12   #
SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia
 
Great shots and memories...1947 was a really great year... :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

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