They certainly don't build movie houses like this any more.
This one, the Lyric, is across the street from the Alabama, and is currently under restoration.
I remember back about 30 years ago, a hoodoo shop was located in this building. It is now down the block a little in a very low key, nondescript store front.
They are the maker and distributor of Sonny Boy products, oils, incenses, candles, etc. And have been in the hoodoo business since the 30s. Trouble with a lover? Need luck gambling? This is the place to get you a sure enough mojo hand.
The Carver, here, is around the corner, and has been converted into sort of a jazz hall of fame. They still have concerts and show films once in a blue moon.
Don's here is next door to the Alabama, and really makes me want to grow a head of hair just so I can go here for a cut.
Here's me, in the fedora that was afield, with one of my favorite dancers from the performance.
This is Eddie Kendricks memorial park, also in the area, if any of you guys are Temptations (My Girl, etc.) fans
And one last interesting shot
If you can see the Eiffel tower looking structure on top of the building in the distance, that is what's left of a zeppelin port. Back in the early 30s, the Thomas Jefferson hotel (it says Leer Tower on the side now) had an airship dock and a fancy lobby on the top floor. That was, of course, the latest in luxury travel at the time, until the Hindenburg disaster.
Super photos, Dale, but your narrative details about them really rocks!! All topped off by that story-telling snapshot of you and your sweet l'il dancer. THAT's what life's about, isn't it?!?!?
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