The Art Theatre Of Long Beach, deemed one of the top five independent, or "indie", movie theaters in Los Angeles, has recently recieved a much needed restoration from the inside out.
Originally unveiled under the name "The Carter Theatre" in 1924, it had everything you'd expect from a theater of the silent movie era, right down to the pipe organ and orchestra pit. At first it looked something like Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood.
After the '33 earthquake, the theater was remodeled in 1934 in the "art-deco" style popular at that time. It was again remodeled in 1947, with additions like a wider marquee, and given the new name, "The Art Theatre."
This year, it has been restored to the original "art-deco" specifications, with the addition of some modern amenities. The original blueprints were used as a guide, and new sound and visual equipment has been installed. The two storefronts that flanked the theater on either side have been converted into a wine and a coffee bar. The interior and exterior alike appear to have been painstakingly reconstructed with a minute attention to detail.
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