With most of my inspiration coming from Michael Putnam's amazing book Silent Screens, and the facination of my friend Erin Dorbin, I've spent a lot of time searching for and photographing these old, often abandonded or converted theaters. Sadly, even as I was growing up, the concept of a single screen theater had become somewhat of an antiquated idea. I choose to visit these closed down theaters in hopes of catching a glimpse of life in a simpler time, less perverted by commercialism. They are rare artifacts with an abundance of real quality that is absent in so much of our modern lives. They may not all be the best photos, certainly no comparison to Mr. Putnams, but the adventure of finding these theaters and the excitement that comes from discovering something really interesting is something I truly enjoy and feel is worth sharing.

    Move your mouse over one of the regions above and select a theater from the list to view photos and read information and stories about the individual theaters.  Please feel free to contact me about anything found on this website anytime, either by email or in the guestbook, both of which can be found below.  Also found below are links to Erin's wonderful site documenting main st. and drive-in theaters and Michael Putnams theater photography site, as well as the Abandoned Places section of my site.  Enjoy!