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North America’s Most Distinctive Theater Marquees

If you’re into cities, urban history, or even typefaces, it’s hard to ignore a theater marquee.

These architectural appendages have lured us into plays and movies for decades, but changing tastes and technologies have made them a more uncommon sight. As they become more rare, old marquees have taken on a deeper cultural meaning, frequently serving as visual anchors for a street or cultural district.

Realizing this, many municipalities have seen the importance of funding their restorationswhen necessary. We looked around for theater marquees in various conditions throughout North America.

See the rest at The Atlantic Cities.