Bernard L. Solari Photographs
Scope and Contents of the Records
These photographs depict the aftermath of a fire at Loew’s Grand Theatre in Atlanta. Included are photographs of the exterior of the building, interior light fixtures, the lobby area, theatre seating, and the theatre stage area, all damaged by the fire.
Dates
- February 1978
Creator
- Solari, Bernard L. (Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright law. (Title 17, U.S. Code) Permission for use must be cleared through the Kenan Research Center at the Atlanta History Center. Licensing agreement may be required.
Administrative/Biographical History
Biographical information about Bernard Solari is not available.
Loew's Grand Theater was built in 1893 as the DeGive Opera House. It came under the management of Marcus Loew's Theater organization in 1916. In 1932, in order to compete with movie theaters, the Grand was renovated by architect Thomas W. Lamb. The one screen theater had 2088 seats. The theater was the site of the movie premiere of Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind in 1939. Declining attendence in the 1960’s led to its closing in 1977. The abandoned demolition of the historic venue.
Extent
10 image(s)
Language
English
Arrangement of the Papers
This collection is alphabetical according to titles supplied by staff.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
All of the items are located in cold storage (cs) as indicated in the descriptive inventory. Patrons must allow 24 hours after retrieval of cold storage item(s) before viewing material.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Bernard L. Solari, 1978 (1978.232).
General Physical Description note
10 color photographic prints
Processing Information
Collection processed in 2007.
- Title
- Bernard L. Solari Photographs, February 1978ahc.VIS 147
- Author
- Inventory prepared by Helen Matthews
- Date
- August 2009
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository