Jeff took these pictures recently and agreed to share them with Redoubt readers. Thanks Jeff.
The Pleasant Street Theater block
Welcome to the Pleasant Street Theater
The Main Entrance
The Concession stand
The lobby arch
Empty movie poster cases
Little Theater entrance
Down the stairs to the Little Theater
Facing rear in the Little Theater
Facing the Little Theater’s screen
The stairwell coming up from the Little Theater
The Upstairs Theater
Facing rear in the Upstairs Theater
Facing up the projection booth ladder
Facing down the projection booth ladder. Note the film to the left that travels from the booth, down to the Little Theater, and back again.
Five platter system that feeds film to both projectors. An intricate system of rollers feeds about ten feet of film to the downstairs projector. Platter systems are what most theaters use.
The film is "built up" horizontally onto one platter. At show time the projectionist takes the film from the "pay out" platter, threads it through the projector and then back onto a "take-up" platter. No need for change overs.
Vintage 1942 Brenkert Projector with new lens
Upstairs projector and sound system
A farewell note (you’ll need magnifying glasses though!)
