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| Paramount Theater, Oakland
CA
Select any image to view a larger version of it. The Paramount theater was designed in 1929 and the groundbreaking was Dec 11, 1930 it opened Dec 16, 1931. This was one of the last movie palaces that were built and Radio City Music hall was the last. The Paramount stayed in business until 1970. Capable of holdingn orchestras, vaudivile acts or movies, it spent most of its time as a simple movie house. In 1972 the Oakland Symphony aquired the Paramount for one million dollars. For another million dollars the Paramount was restored to its original state when it first opened. The Paramount Theater is in full operation now. They still have concerts, ballets and a classic movie night. Twice a month they have tours. This is the second time I have taken the tour. The big difference was that there was a stage show going on, because of this the backstage was off limits and we had to clear the area early because of an afternoon show. For the best tour pick a time when there isn't a stage productionor show going on that day. For more information see http://www.paramounttheatre.com/. NOTE: The following photographs were taken using available light and no tripod. At best I was able to find a handy wall or post to brace the camera against. |
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| Paramount Theater Marquee |
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| Paramount theater Maquee
Detail of the I. Magnum Bldg next door to theater |
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| Stage setup for Nutcracker
Auditorium area left and right |
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| Corner light column and grill hidding organ pipes
Left side of balcony Right side of balcony |
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| Overhead grill with Isis and light show cabilities of the grill |
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| Lamp under balcony area
Lobby View from lobby towards auditorium (look for view from the circle below) |
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| Various lobby decorations and dancing ladies |
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Dancing maidens
From the floor of the lobby The tour group and Christmas decorations |
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| Etched glass panels in front doors |
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| Stair case to balcony from lobby
Common area between men's and ladie's lounges Celing above common area |
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| Entrance to Women's Lounge
Entrance to Men's Lounge Women's Lounge |
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| Women's powder room
View from the balcony of the auditorum and ceiling grill Detail of the grill |
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| Light sconce in the auditorium
Looking down the side stair case Alcove outside auditorium |
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| View of portal cuout from behind
View of lobby from cutout |
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| Carved panel flanking entrance to auditorium
Another drawing of Isis, this one in the lower level women's lounge area Women's powder room on lower level |
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| From women's lounge area looking towards the mens lounge
Detail of originla furniture and lamp and call box. Note the outlets for built-in vacumn cleaner Original table and statue, note the bright colors on the table legs |
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| More etched glass panels, this time from the side entrance |
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| The lobby area |
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| Parmount Theater Marquee |
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