I Remember it was an event.

When I was a child in Houston, Texas, there were 3 theaters  on Maine Street, Within a block of Mamma's hat shop, It was such an event to dress up and the place was a palace. The upstairs had a dinning  room so you could eat if  you came early. This looks like the lowes, but it is in LA. I was heart sick as the beautiful buildings were torn down for ugly new taller buildings. All 3 gone in a