At left, the Lakewood Theater as it stood in 1946. This shot was saved from the dumpster by neighbor Lovita Irby, who worked for Interstate Theatres, which operated many local movie houses including the Majestic downtown. At right, the theater as it stands today.
Past & Present Looking back at the Lakewood Theater
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