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| Walt and Pat Sonnenstuhl, of the Art Deco Society
Northwest, lived
in Orinda, CA from 1973-1983 when the "Save the Orinda
Theater" group was able to save this historic building from the
wrecking ball. We were both members of group, and Walt
contributed his musical talent to fund raisers. Bob and Lois McKim
did yearly musicals, and in 1982 "Sly Masterful' played by Dale
Lindholm was the villain of "That's Entertainment". |
| Razzmatazz provided musical support for the musicals, and Walt was part
of this group. This musical was a spoof on the issue and increased
awareness of the Save the Orinda Theater efforts. Once the theater
became a historical landmark it was saved. The theater is
currently being used as a cinema. The photos below were taken by
Walt Sonnenstuhl, and these Art Deco images would have been lost without
saving this priceless piece of Art Deco. |
| Walt was the proprietor of Orinda Electronics which was across the
street from this glorious structure. Our thanks to Walt
Sonnenstuhl of the Art Deco Society Northwest, and John
Gerecht a local Olympia area photographer for helping the Webmidwife
create these graphics. Walt can be reached by email: creationsunltd@comcast.net |
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Interior Art Deco
Orinda Theater |
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| Left and Right of the center stage |
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Lobby Photo |
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