One of the landmarks in downtown Syracuse aptly is named the
Landmark Theater.
It is one of the last of its kinds. It used to be one of the many theaters of its kind that tried to lure people to the downtwon area with the magic of a movie or stage show. When it was first opened it was called Loew's State theater, in honor of its owner Marcus Loew. When opened in 1927 it was billed as "the last word in theatrical ornateness and luxuriousness. With nothing but the best marble, extrodinary and grand staircases, it was almost like a little bit of Hollywood right here in Syracuse. Fast forward seventy years and the face of Downtown Syracuse has drastically changed but the inside of the Landmark theater has stood the tests of time. One can travel right back into the 1920's with a walk under the marquee and into the theaters doors. Now it always makes me laugh to see the
variety of shows that come perform at the Landmark. It can go from the, lets just say more than colorful comediene
Lisa Lampanelli to the pomp and circumstance of the
President's Own Marine Corps band. Just this week the Landmark managed to cover almost the entire North American continent. On Monday the former president of Mexico, Vicente Fox, spoke about US-Mexican relations. Fast forward to Thursday night's performance of
The Tragically Hip, a canadian band that has been producing music and putting on a killer of a show for more than twenty years. I think the great thing about the Landmark is that it's a center where whatever may be going on; musically, politically or whatever the case maybe, it will always have a great venue where they can be performed. So for everyone that hasn't made a trip to see it, just hop on a bus, get off at the Downtown bus exchange and take a trip back in time.
It is one of the last of its kinds. It used to be one of the many theaters of its kind that tried to lure people to the downtwon area with the magic of a movie or stage show. When it was first opened it was called Loew's State theater, in honor of its owner Marcus Loew. When opened in 1927 it was billed as "the last word in theatrical ornateness and luxuriousness. With nothing but the best marble, extrodinary and grand staircases, it was almost like a little bit of Hollywood right here in Syracuse. Fast forward seventy years and the face of Downtown Syracuse has drastically changed but the inside of the Landmark theater has stood the tests of time. One can travel right back into the 1920's with a walk under the marquee and into the theaters doors. Now it always makes me laugh to see the
variety of shows that come perform at the Landmark. It can go from the, lets just say more than colorful comediene Lisa Lampanelli to the pomp and circumstance of the President's Own Marine Corps band. Just this week the Landmark managed to cover almost the entire North American continent. On Monday the former president of Mexico, Vicente Fox, spoke about US-Mexican relations. Fast forward to Thursday night's performance of The Tragically Hip, a canadian band that has been producing music and putting on a killer of a show for more than twenty years. I think the great thing about the Landmark is that it's a center where whatever may be going on; musically, politically or whatever the case maybe, it will always have a great venue where they can be performed. So for everyone that hasn't made a trip to see it, just hop on a bus, get off at the Downtown bus exchange and take a trip back in time.
1 comment:
Overall, I liked the story because it describes a Syracuse landmark that many people might not know anything about. Personally, I've heard of the Landmark Theater, but have never been there. I think the links add to the blog, but the picture of Vicente Fox seems random. It could have been more effective, if it was a picture of him speaking at the Landmark Theater. The story did, however, inspire me to check out the theater before I leave Syracuse.
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