From my photos, it might look like I am celebrating the holidays in Vienna or Prague this year, but not true! These wonderful glimpses of upcoming Christmas cheer were captured in the Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne, Indiana. That’s right! A mid-sized city in Northeastern Indiana, not far from the Michigan border, proudly displays the magic of the season in one of the most visually-appealing buildings of the region.
It is fair to say that this lovely old theatre that was reclaimed, restored and is now being reused may have some German influence. The town of Fort Wayne was settled by a huge number of German immigrants and there is evidence of that in more than one old structure that is still standing as a testament to the timeless beauty of yesteryears.
The Embassy Theatre opened its doors for the first time in the spring of 1928. It was originally built as a movie palace and vaudeville house, featuring a Page theatre pipe organ. Those must have been the days. I have a nostalgic soft spot for that time period, not that I am old enough to have lived it, but I can imagine it with some clarity. Perhaps in another lifetime I was dancing on that stage or a similar one of the time period.
Although the United States is a young country compared to many other parts of the world, it still boasts some incredible pieces of architecture. Makes me want to take a road trip and see the historical splendors of America.
This year, I will be home for Christmas. Not a bad place to be after all.
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Our theater area near downtown Cleveland was restored to its former glory about twenty five years ago with similar architecture.
Our civic boosters tell us it’s the largest theater district out side of New York in the whole country
Wow, Ray, First of all, I didn’t know that you lived in Cleveland. Second, I had no idea that there was such an impressive theater district there.