Here is an old art deco theater in Dallas over about where Main Street turns into Columbia. The original facade of this structure has remained pretty much intact with the lovely curve on the southeast corner of the building. The Marquee is still there, and the big sign with the portholes remains intact, if denuded of its original letters and neon.

Sometime in the late 80s this cinema became a Mexican theater, finally switching to pawn shop about a decade ago. Ironically, the big sign of the theater had the 3 portholes, which may in some way be likened to the 3 balls that are the symbol of the pawnbroker's trade.

This photo was taken Saturday, August 5, 2006, late afternoon, while driving down the street.