Frame
Top Mat
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Dimensions
Image:
5.50" x 8.00"
Overall:
7.50" x 10.00"
Paramount Art Print
by Steve Templeton
$17.56
Product Details
Paramount art print by Steve Templeton. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
Design Details
This sign is famous in Abilene! It has to have been photographed from every angle, and in every lighting and weather condition. I don't believe... more
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Artist's Description
This sign is famous in Abilene! It has to have been photographed from every angle, and in every lighting and weather condition. I don't believe anyone from Abilene could look at this photo and not feel a twinge of nostalgia or homesickness. (My father worked as an usher here for a short time while he was attending Abilene High School back in the late 30's)
The Paramount was built in 1930 by H. O. Wooten, adjacent to his Hotel Wooten. Opening night was May 19, 1930, with the film, Safety in Numbers starring Carole Lombard.
The Paramount continued to operate as a movie theater until the 1970s, when the decline of downtown Abilene resulted in declining box office revenue. The theater was closed in 1979 for the first time since opening in 1930. The Abilene Preservation League formed the Paramount Committee to prevent the building from eminent demolition by working with the National Register of Historic Places.
The Paramount was later restored with funding from Julia...
About Steve Templeton
Steve Templeton spends his retirement days operating a small professional camera & lens rental operation in Abilene, TX. When he can get away from the day to day grind, he loves taking pictures of God's creation, which encompasses a plethora of subjects. Whether you are an interior designer, a buyer for hotels or corporate offices, or shopping for wall art for your own home, you'll find a little something for everyone in his portfolio. If you don't see what you are searching for, please feel free to contact him, as this is just a small sampling of his body of work.
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