Today turned out to be nice and relaxing. Hubby took me to Abilene to the Historic Paramount Theatre. It was built in 1930 and was restored in 1986 and is a nostalgic glimpse into the past.
I love this old theatre. There are clouds projected on the ceiling with twinkling stars. A man with a suit on comes out and introduces the movie (just like in the old days). Then the red velvet curtain is opened and it's showtime. There is an intermission halfway through the movie with concessions available in the basement. We like to sit in the balcony (middle of the front row). It makes seeing these old movies a real treat.
Oh my heavens, what a treat indeed and what a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon! GREAT pictures!!!!
ReplyDeleteAhhhh! My parents lived in Abilene for a few years (both my sisters were born there)...and I'm sure they went to this theater!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for this memory Kathy!!!
hughugs
I just love old theaters like this one! Thanks for the field trip!
ReplyDeleteI was born and raised in Savannah GA and we used to go to the movies in a place almost identical to this one. the ticket booth is exactly the same, we had paintings on the ceilings and red drapes. lots of memories just from your photos plus a dollar got us in with coke and popcorn
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! Thanks for sharing such a special time!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments. We lived in Ogden, Utah for several years and they restored one there called the Egyptian Theater and it was a lot like this one.
ReplyDeleteYou took a picture DURING the movie?! Ha ha you're hilarious
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like so much fun! I love the town of Abiline! We stayed there a couple of years ago. Do they still have all the sculptures around the town? We visited the Grace museum, the zoo, and went out to Phantom Hill.
ReplyDeleteYes, they do still have the sculptures and I love the zoo. I keep threatening to go to Grace Museum and Frontier Texas, but haven't yet. It's a nice town.
ReplyDelete