Theatres of the San Francisco Peninsula

The San Francisco Peninsula serves as a geographic and transportation link between the cities of San Francisco, San Jose, and all points north and south. As commerce increased along its highways and railroad lines from the late 19th century onward, cities and towns flourished along that corridor. Wherever commerce went, entertainment followed. Beginning with early playhouses and storefront nickelodeons, continuing through the movie palace period, the golden age of the drive-in theatre, and into the days of the multiplex, this volume of vintage photographs captures the various eras as they applied to the peninsula.

Author: Jack Tillmany, Gary Lee Parks
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Published: 08/22/2011
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.49w x 0.32d
ISBN: 9780738575780

About the Author
Tillmany, Jack: - Jack Tillmany, recognized authority on early cinema and author of the Images of America volume Theatres of San Francisco and coauthor of Theatres of Oakland, draws from a personal archive gathered during a 30-year career in cinema management. Gary Lee Parks, a board member of the Theatre Historical Society of America and author of Theatres of San Jose, has been involved for over 20 years in theatre preservation and restoration as both a professional and a volunteer. He has accessed numerous public and private collections to compile this volume.Parks, Gary Lee: - Jack Tillmany, recognized authority on early cinema and author of the Images of America volume Theatres of San Francisco and coauthor of Theatres of Oakland, draws from a personal archive gathered during a 30-year career in cinema management. Gary Lee Parks, a board member of the Theatre Historical Society of America and author of Theatres of San Jose, has been involved for over 20 years in theatre preservation and restoration as both a professional and a volunteer. He has accessed numerous public and private collections to compile this volume. The Images of America series celebrates the history of neighborhoods, towns, and cities across the country. Using archival photographs, each title presents the distinctive stories from the past that shape the character of the community today. Arcadia is proud to play a part in the preservation of local heritage, making history available to all.