It is one of a few neighborhood movie palaces left in Southern California and is the only building in East Los Angeles listed in the National Register of Historic Places. According to Richard Carradine of GHOULA, "that the cremated remains of two adults and one child were found in a box in the basement level of the theater.". The nickname was acquired because of the around 100 folks said to have committed suicide by jumping from it, starting in 1919. SHARE. The iconic landmark was a gathering place for families who after watching a good movie could stand on the Whittier Blvd. By the 1960s, films shared the stage with live acts, rock concerts, and even amateur variety acts, according to the National Register of Historic Places. Oh, it's now the pharmacy. Hope CVS keeps its promise to not do anything that cant be reversed, and hopefully clean things up a bit first. [4] It was designed in the ornate Churrigueresque style, and the entrance replicated the portal of Spain's University of Salamanca. http://173.196.26.125/cdm/ref/collection/photos/id/89977. Reportedly haunted by a ghost who likes to play with the lights. (Submitted by Chris Berglund). (Submitted by Chris Berglund), One former owner was murdered here Halloween night of 1974 and another victim was forced to dig his own grave. developer of the Golden Gate Square neighborhood, and Harry M. Sugarman, Order Number: 00015321: Title: Golden Gate Theater, East Los Angeles: Collection ID: Security Pacific National Bank Collection: Location/Accession: East L.A.-Theaters-Golden Gate. Broke my heart when they tore down the retail space around the theater. To protect the ceiling, thin, tubular lamps are suspended from the top of the shelves instead of the standard light fixtures that could have damaged the historic ceiling (two original chandeliers still need to be installed in the former auditorium). Griffith Park The Haunted And Cursed Heart Of Los Angeles. Its monstrous ugliness followed East Los Angeles like a storm cloud. Opened: September 21, 1928. I never saw any films there myself. "ko)}(cdeCoarChomfrg.intr=Sx+8;12+=)c<0(cif3;)-(iAtdeCoarche.od=k{c+)i+h;gt"+ Photo: Chattel, Inc. - 2009, A proscenium view. It is planned as a legitimate playhouse, but will be equipped for motion pictures as well. The ghost who resides here is called Martin, and in life, he was a janitor at this park. 5170 East Whittier Boulevard. Now ask about the Battle of the Bands at ELAC or the dances at the Kennedy Hall or St. Alphonsus! It's on the southwest corner of Whittier Blvd. Thanks to contributor Granola for finding the photo for a post on, A look off to house right. Crystal clear waters surrounded by enormous boulders and towering, ancient trees make for one of the best places to visit in the USA in summer. 2020 Study: Preservation Positive Los Angeles, Student Field Trips (In-Person & Virtual), 2022 People + Places: A Book List for Kids, 2022 Year in Review: Connecting People and Places. "[7], The theater stopped showing movies in 1986, and in 1987 the Vega Building was damaged in the Whittier Narrows earthquake. 5176 Whittier Boulevard, East Los Angeles, CA 90022. Inside the front doors. Seeing so many movies and just hanging out. I miss those times. [7], Los Angeles County records describing the basis for the landmark designation describe the complex as one with "a sense of time and place. On the Southwest corner a couple years ago, a memorial stood for a Motorcycle crash. Golden Gate Theatre. Its hard to believe, but Hollywood was once a charming, tight-knit village. Los Angeles Public Library Photo Collection. on The Golden Gate Theater, hollow and in disrepair, embodied the reason I wanted to leave Los Angeles. United Artists Theatre East Los Angeles, CA: The Los Feliz Theatre opened in 1934. It was hard to believe. (Submitted by Callum Swift), Employees have claim to see black apparitions in the kitchen, lounge & dance floor. At least the building is still there. This place is filled with the bodies of orphaned children. By Adrian Glick Kudler Aug 20, 2012, 6:43pm PDT. The remaining theater building was left vacant for . Photo: Chattel, Inc. - 2009, A look onto the stripped stage. 7.6 miles from East Los Angeles, CA. There will also be several apartment units. Kern theatre was just east of Kern avenue on Whittier Blvd.3. Photo: Michelle Gerdes - 2012, Another balcony lobby view, looking toward house right. I was born and raised in East Los Angeles and have spent the last decade living in the Bay Area. Images available for reproduction and use. The gem of course was the Golden Gate which cost 75 cents to get in. Photo: Michelle Gerdes - March 2012, The organ grille area house right after restoration work. Haunted by silhouettes of historic Hollywood icons like Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Lana Turner, Ava Gardner, Humphrey Bogart, James Dean, and Elvis Presley, there's one spirit in particular sure to spook: The ghost of Bugsy Siegel. [4] The Vega Building was known for its four-story octagon tower. Its sad we have lost this theater. 1. The balcony is now a mechanical room. Get outfitted with real paranormal investigation gear and explore spaces known to be haunted for over 1.5 hours. The theater was a project of developer Peter Snyder. They added a floor in the stagehouse to provide an area for storage and mechanical equipment. The house was featured on the TV show Ghost Adventures. Among them, "L.A. The Golden Gate Theatre is located at the corner of Taylor Street and Golden Gate Avenue and is a part of . In 2012, the building was re-opened and adapted for use as a CVS retail pharmacy. . (NO LIP SINKING) Interior view of the Golden Gate Theater main entrance lobby looking south. Lincoln Heights has been abandoned for a couple of years now, still the place is rather lively come midnight. Wonderland Murders House. The tunnels were built so that the owner, Uncle John, could quickly go from backstage to the foyer. The listing noted that CVS has 15+ years left on their lease. A rendering of the project from the Los Angeles Public Library collection. This building is apartments now, but it used to be a hotel with a live-in ghost. Open in Google Maps. I dont remember when it closed down, but for the early part of my childhood it was a functioning movie theatre. After the earthquake they closed it down. There is said to be a very observant ghost here. Golden Ghost Town 12 Photos. Located at 5176 East Whittier Boulevard in East Los Angeles, the Golden Gate Theater was built in 1927, designed by William and Clifford A. Balch, whose other notable contributions include the El Rey Theater on Wilshire Boulevard and the Fox Theater in Pomona. The Golden Gate Theatre opened in 1927. The identity of the spirit is unknown. Subsequent residents of the home have heard voices, footsteps, and the sound of heavy chains dragging, Hollywood Memorial cemetery is right behind this building and closest to the stages between 29 and 32. The spanish speaking theatre that I cant remember the name was an occasional stop with my mom. [11], This article is about the former theater in East Los Angeles. During the night, the sounds of people conversing can be heard. Apparitions come up in photographs, but most notably are the claims of Rudolph Valentino wandering the streets of the city and usually stopping when he reaches his grave site. Maybe one day it will show films again. Im never lost. In the completed project the exterior got cleaned and preserved to a certain extent. I always wanted to see what was behind the curtains, and stage area since I was a kid I got my wish! The Golden Gate Theater was designed as a playhouse and movie theater and was built in the Spanish Baroque Revival Churrigueresque-style replicating the entrance to the University of Salamanca in Spain. Teachers were Mr. Winkler and Mr. Shimabukuro. and Atlantic Blvd. An item in the Times noted, somewhat erroneously, that it was going to be a legit venue. Hollywood's most haunted: Unexplained mysteries, creepy places and paranormal hot spots around SoCal. I spent many Saturdays at The Golden Gate. Thanks to Ron for sharing it. [2] It was finally converted into a drugstore and reopened in 2012. I was one very lucky teen growing up in ELA! "[5] The State Historical Resources Commission also rejected the owner's request to remove the theatre from the National Register of Historic Places. Maybe its not even about the films they show, but who you see them with that really matters. The ghost of a little girl has been reported in the gymnasium's attic, and a man's apparition has been seen inside the locker room. The theater was a project of developer Peter Snyder. Hotel Majestic. The Golden Gate Theatre is a performance venue located at 1 Taylor Street at the corner of Golden Gate Avenue in San Francisco, California. Balch, along with the firm of Walker and Eisen, also did the early 30s United Artists, just a block west of the Golden Gate. Peruse the list of amusement-park extravaganzas and local fear-fests. And if I can recall right movies use to be 25 cents on Mondays and Wednesdays. I lived in Maravilla Projects at the time and money was tight. The theater was built by Peter Snyder, known as the "Father of the East Side,"[3] and designed by architects William and Clifford A. Balch, creators of the El Rey Theater on Wilshire Boulevard and the Pomona Fox Theater in Pomona, California. 5176 Whittier Blvd. Hi Bob! Every time I see this building it brings back to good memories as a kid. "[7], In 1992, the Vega Building was razed, and in 1994, the family that had owned the property for 20 years sought to have the building removed from the National Register of Historic Places to clear the way for potential demolition of the theater. Years of being vacant have left the interior of the theater in disrepair and subjected to vandalism. Photo: Michelle Gerdes - 2012, A drinking fountain. Thanks Little Willie G! The remaining theater building was left vacant . An exploration of historic Los Angeles theatres including the grand movie palaces, neighborhood cinemas, and legitimate playhouses. According to reports, the second, third, fourth, 27th and 28th floors of City Hall are haunted by ghosts who make themselves known during the overnight hours. Nothing that big is ever benign. Here's your handy guide to the 13 most haunted places in L.A., including a Hollywood theater, a notorious Downtown hotel and a Long Beach oceanliner where ghosts of the past still rattle a few . Photo courtesy Architectural Resources Group. I'm the social media coordinator for the J. Paul Getty Trust. We were ways glad to receive fans and chat about current events. Gabriel Soto. The outer building containing shops and restaurants was razed a few years after the Whittier earthquake. ; HABS documentation available at http://lcweb2.loc.gov/pnp/habshaer/ca/ca3900/ca3948/data/ca3948data.pdf. Built in the 1920s, this former vaudeville house and movie theater was restored and reopened nearly 60 years later as a leading-edge performing arts venue. I studied English literature and multimedia journalism at UC Berkeley. Photo: Michelle Gerdes - March 2012, A house right detail. I was in a band that worked there and we would lock the place up after rehearsal A man is reported to descend the staircase by the carousel. There will also be several apartment units. It was a concert theater for many of the upcoming bands of that era. All three spirits are said to haunt the store. Photo: Michelle Gerdes - March 2012. The burial site of many big name stars, Hollywood Forever is also reported to have some activity. It's a 2011 Tomm Zimmerman photo in the, The new snackbar location The stairs up from the main floor got removed. Photo: Bill Counter - 2019, A soffit grille detail by C. J. Salgado that appeared with ", Looking across to house right. side and watch the endless parade of cars that filled the Blvd. In 2012, the building was re-opened and adapted for use as a CVS retail pharmacy. Several open in . Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Some witnesses have seen the apparition of a Mexican man in jeans, boots and a checkered shirt and felt cold spots. Thanks, Michelle! either late 1926 or early 1927, a partnership between P. N. Snyder, I first went to the Golden Gate about 1949, I was about 7. The remaining theater building was left vacant for more than 20 years as preservationists fought with owners and developers over the future of the building. It's such a great building! Two spots at Occidental College are rumored to be haunted. It frightened me because I only ever noticed as soon as the movies were about to begin. Elevators that stop on random floors, lights that flicker and TVs that come on of their own accord, most of the reports of hauntings seem to involve the electric grid. Upon its official opening in 1952, Lakewood Center became a well-known shopping destination touted for its ultramodern style and easy automobile access. I wonder if East LA still has places to meet and talk now. Like many theaters during the 1920s and 1930s,it played silent films and filled the gaps with organ and orchestra music. According to a report from a caretaker, nine ghosts reside here. East Los Angeles; Golden Gate Theatre; Golden Gate Theatre. Photo by Chattel Architecture Planning and Preservation, Inc. As Halloween nears, bone-chilling options abound at haunted houses throughout Greater Los Angeles and nearby. Her identity is unknown. (Submitted by TB). Two Mafiosos are also said to be here in the basement of this location. For now, you can find toothpaste on Aisle 7. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. Thats great, Rafael. It's on the southwest corner of Whittier Blvd. GOLDEN GATE THEATRE. It's a 2011 Tim Zimmerman photo from the, A balcony soffit detail. An August 2012 Eastsider story by C.J. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. The theater closed in 1986. The headstones were removed when the park was built and a marker now lists the names of those who were buried here. Witnesses have reported black Colorado Street Bridge, constructed over the Arroyo Seco River in 1912, is also known as Suicide Bridge. Lights turn on and off and doors open A ghost nicknamed "La Consuela" walks the stairs and is sometimes seen on the balcony. View our statement on digital primary resources. Photo: Jesse Vega -, The view across to house left. Privacy Policy. [4] From 1986-1988, a non-denominational Christian church named Praise Chapel Christian Fellowship occupied the building and held regular services with over 1,000 people. I remember going to all four theatres on Whittier Blvd during the 60s as a kid. [5] The remaining theater building was left sitting vacant in the middle of an otherwise empty lot. Its original architectural vision, capped by an entrance modeled on the portal of the University of Salamanca in Spain, has been modified by the mundane reality of automatic sliding glass doors. This place is a church for La Santa Muerte. Would love to here from someone who had the same memories as a teenager., My mom took me and my sister to see The Ten Commandments back in 1958, there at the Golden Gate Theater:) I also remember the shops that used to be on both sides of the entrance. ;var i,c,x;while(eval(kode));}hivelogic_enkoder(); "okeds.lpti'()'r.verees)(j.io(n'')\";x='';for(i=0;i<(kode.length-1);i+=2){x"+ We would sit at long counter have root beer floats and other great deserts. DPLA's Statement on Potentially Harmful Content, Los Angeles Public Library Photo Collection, Golden Gate Theater (East Los Angeles, Calif.), Motion picture theaters--California--East Los Angeles, Auditoriums--California--East Los Angeles, Architecture--California--East Los Angeles--Spanish influences, Historic buildings--California--East Los Angeles, Concessions (Amusements, etc.) View larger map . Photo: Chattel, Inc. - 2009, A look back to what remained of the booth. Photo: Chattel, Inc. - 2009, The front of the balcony. The theater closed in 1986; the retail building built around it was damaged in the 1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake and demolished in 1992. The operator was West Coast Theatres and, later, its successor company Fox West Coast. Image by CRM Tech for Palm Crest Elementary Modernization Project's Historic Resource Evaluation. Infobox nrhp2 | name =Golden Gate Theater nrhp type = caption = Golden Gate Theater, 2008 location= 5170 E Whittier Blvd, East Los Angeles, California lat degrees . Damage from the 1987 Whittier earthquake caused the Vega Building to be deemed unsafe and later demolished, and left the 1,500 seat Golden Gate Theater vacant. Please see the Ordering & Use page at http://tessa.lapl.org/OrderingUse.html for additional information. The elevators here also have a knack to go to floors that aren't selected (usually it's the 3rd floor). Article about CVS opening To the south, a small shop where I spent my weekly allowance on baseball cards; to the east, the Regency Theaters where I saw my first movie, Backdraft, in 1991. The left of the building was left vacant for 20 years, while lots of owners fought for future use of that building. The Golden Gate Theater is East L.A.s Polaris. I sure would like to hear from old school mates Photo: Michelle Gerdes - March 2012, The house left organ grille after restoration work. and our Golden Gate Theater is a Spanish Baroque Revival Churrigueresquestyle movie palace built in 1927 on Whittier Boulevard in East Los Angeles, California. [8] One writer notes that the remaining shell "only hints at what this theater was like in its heyday. Erdman Hall is said to be haunted by two spirits: a young person who plays tricks like turning water faucets or lights on and off or writes messages on the walls, and a dark entity that inhabits a closet. On August 18, 2012, a CVS drugstore opened in the former theatre. That carved frame sounds interesting. Clifford A. Balch, Styles: It opened to the public again just recently, in late 2012, in the form of a CVS Pharmacy. The male ghost is thought to be that of Francisco Avila, former owner of the house has been seen and heard here. The Entity House. I remember going there with my parents when I a kid. One rumor is that this place was built on the site of a brothel that burned down; the lady who ran it is believed to be here. The Golden Gate theatre was smack in the corner of Whittier and Atlantic avenue. 22 people I remember looking around thinking about how beautiful this place really is. While 75 cents must have been tough in those days; I would love to see those prices in movie theaters now! "[4] Preservationists expressed concerns that the new plans would preserve the outer shell of the building but gut or significantly alter the building's interior. . See our terms of use for more tips. Get Excellent Seats at Fantastic Prices at Cheapo Ticketing! We were trying to get support to renovate and turn it into a performing arts venue. contributor's website. In some versions of her tale, headless dogs appear along with her apparition. Those are the memories you never forget Nicholas! The building is absolutely gorgeous. The Conservancy noted that the theatre was one of fewer than two dozen buildings in Los Angeles in the Spanish Churrigueresque style. Golden Gate Theater, East Los Angeles. There seemed to be more going on outside of the theater than in it! The Spanish Churrigueresque-style theatre was designed by William and Clifford Balch, who also participated in the design of the El Rey Theatre on Wilshire Boulevard and the Fox Theatre in Pomona. Photo: Bill Counter - 2019, Future of 1927 East L.A. Theater in question. The . Photo: Michelle Gerdes - 2012, The proscenium mural. Golden Gate Cathedral. Entrance fee was 35 cents. I read your question to Bob regarding the four movie theatres in East Los Angeles and heres your answer. http://laeastside.com/2011/07/a-sad-farewell-requiem-for-a-palace-the-golden-gate-theater/. Share your memories here! East LA became my home and that theatre was one of my preferred landmarks. but of course the beautiful box office and the refreshment stand and stairs are gone. East Los Angeles is home to one of the remaining artifacts of the glamorous movie houses of yesteryear. The theater seated nearly 1,500 people and was located at one of the major intersections on the east side of Los Angeles, at the corner of Whittier and Atlantic Boulevards. "en.ldekoi<0;i=r(fo';='\\\\x\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"*\\\\+;l,m*,qhru1y+uv,h"+ The theater proper will seat about 1500 persons, it is declared and will contain thirteen stores. Cookie Notice I remember getting my popcorn from the shell concession stand and going up to the balcony to watch the movie and older kids make out. collection they're running "D-Day the 6th of June" with Robert Taylor Photo: Bill Counter - 2019, A ceiling chandelier detail. Later, it closed. Golden Gate Theater is a California Churrigueresque-style movie palace built in 1927 on Whittier Boulevard in East Los Angeles, California. In 1982, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (Submitted by Abraham S). Browse thousands of photos from various archives. I'd love to see the developer team up with us to preserve it. Magic. PUBLISHED 5:57 AM PT Oct. 29, 2021 PUBLISHED 5:57 AM PDT Oct. 29, 2021. The Los Angeles Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Again thanks to Granola for the photo, a post on. Wow I Used To Come Here As A Child With My Parents And Later Brougt My Oldest Son A Couple Of Times To Watch Movies Before It Closed Nice Memories . Some believe that the property itself is cursed and others have reported seeing one of the former employees here long after his death. Photo: Bill Counter - 2019, A detail of a panel on the front of the balcony. His second wife, Encarnacion, has also been seen in the master bedroom. 2000 - more details coming in my Biok and Movie Dreaming Casually. Golden Gate Theatre 1998 (Closed) Photo by RoadsidePeek.com. The operator was West Coast Theatres and, later, its successor company Fox West Coast. I really think East LA needs a movie theater like this again. I drove past the site yesterday. Hollywood Wax Museum. The Vega Building, a historic retail building that once surrounded the theatre, suffered severe damage from the 1987 Whittier Earthquake and was demolished in the early 1990s. and Purple Rain in that theatre. [5] In August 1994, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, on a motion by Supervisor Gloria Molina, designated the theatre as a "historical resource. Tech for Palm Crest Elementary Modernization project 's Historic Resource Evaluation 2011 Tim Zimmerman photo the... 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