Comments on just up the pike: fire destroys former 50's-era theater in takoma pa...

It should be noted that in the 1985 photo, the the...

2009-12-07T17:28:33.252-05:00

It should be noted that in the 1985 photo, the theater is showing "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo". How great is that?

That's a shame. If they build this building i...

2009-12-07T06:23:13.444-05:00

That's a shame. If they build this building in U-Street, it would have turned quite a few heads, instead is was practically hidden in plain sight. Also since 99% of modernist architecture is quite de-humanizing, it's nice to see an example with real flair.

I saw a few movies at the Allen. It had a lot of ...

2009-12-06T23:52:17.457-05:00

I saw a few movies at the Allen. It had a lot of style even when it was well past its prime. I'm sorry to see it go.

Even in its pre-fire state, this structure had gre...

2009-12-06T20:23:25.915-05:00

Even in its pre-fire state, this structure had great architectural styling. The Silver Spring Historical Society expresses its condolences to Takoma Park for the loss of this important mid-century landmark.

Damn wish I'd be been around to experience thi...

2009-12-06T10:57:17.244-05:00

Damn wish I'd be been around to experience this theater in its heydecy - such a shame -

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