All decked out for Casablanca
Lane “Butterboy” Youmans dressed the part this weekend for Casablanca.
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This photo was taken by our friend Jean Glasgow when when she attended the Push Rods/American Graffiti event in June. Thanks Jean for sending us the great picture! Our marquee was restored in June of 2008 and we love it!
Read MoreThe new marquee
On July 11, 2008, Phoenix Sign Co. arrived at the theatre to install the new marquee, which is a replicate of the original. The original tracking system was used allowing the use of the original marquee letters. Here is a nighttime picture of the marquee, which lights up downtown Hoquiam. You can also view the album of the complete marquee and entryway project here. Happy 80th Birthday 7th Street...
Read MoreVolunteers paint the entryway
On Saturday, June 28, when the temperature soared into the 90s, several dedicated 7th Street Theatre volunteers braved the heat to paint the entryway. The board is sincerely grateful to everyone who helped. It truly would not have been possible to get so much done without the help of these great volunteers. You can see pictures of the marquee and entryway restoration...
Read MoreThe marquee project
If you’ve been by the 7th Street Theatre recently, you may notice something different. What happened to the marquee? Those of us who have spent hours on the historic Jones Photo Collection website have learned that the theatre did not orginally have a marquee. When the theatre was built in 1928 the ends of the portico (entryway awning) posted upcoming events. This is where the red “7th St” signs are now. There was a flat awning that ran around the entire theatre, above the large windows in the shops. It must have been difficult, when walking near the front of the...
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