THE PARADISE ARCHIVE · THE BRONX, NEW YORK

Archival Photos

From the grand auditorium to the Grand Concourse: photographs of the Paradise’s architecture, marquees, and place in Bronx life.

An archival Davis architectural bronze advertisement featuring an illustration of the Loew’s Paradise exterior and crediting architect John Eberson — Archival advertisement · Date unconfirmed
The Paradise in architectural print
A vintage advertisement for Davis architectural bronze storefronts features an illustration of Loew’s Paradise and credits John Eberson as architect.
Architectural Design · Part One · p. 36. Publication date unconfirmed. Image supplied for the Paradise archive.
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Two black-and-white photographs of the Paradise mezzanine and promenade, with ornate ceilings, hanging lanterns, columns, and seating, on a 1929 architectural publication page — Published November 1929
The mezzanine and promenade
Two early views of the Paradise’s richly decorated interiors: a long promenade beneath an ornate ceiling and a columned mezzanine with intimate seating areas. The original publication page preserves both photographs and their architectural credit.
Architecture and Building, November 1929 · Plate 214 · John Eberson, architect. Image supplied for the Paradise archive.
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Black-and-white street photograph of the Paradise on the Grand Concourse, with Gone with the Wind across its marquee — ARCHIVAL PHOTOGRAPH · DATE UNCONFIRMED
Gone with the Wind on the Grand Concourse
The Paradise’s marquee stretches along the boulevard in this street view, surrounded by neighboring storefronts, parked cars, and the everyday life of the Bronx.
Image supplied for the Paradise archive. Photographer and date unconfirmed.
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Color photograph of the Loew’s Paradise façade with Harold and Maude and Bank Shot on a two-screen marquee — ARCHIVAL PHOTOGRAPH · DATE UNCONFIRMED
Two films on the marquee
A color view of the Paradise façade, with Harold and Maude and Bank Shot advertised above the entrance.
Image supplied for the Paradise archive. Photographer and date unconfirmed.
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Black-and-white view of the Paradise marquee advertising live entertainers and This Sporting Age, with a delivery truck outside — ARCHIVAL PHOTOGRAPH · DATE UNCONFIRMED
Stage and screen at the Paradise
The marquee announces Lou Holtz, Irene Bordoni, June Knight, Barto & Mann, and Benny Meroff’s orchestra, alongside This Sporting Age.
Image supplied for the Paradise archive. Photographer and date unconfirmed.
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Early black-and-white photograph of the Paradise auditorium with balcony seats, sculpted façades, and a cloud-filled ceiling — Published March 1, 1930
An auditorium beneath the clouds
Rows of balcony seats face the Paradise’s elaborate garden-like architecture. Above them, clouds cross the painted sky in this early photograph.
Motion Picture News, March 1, 1930 · Reproduction via Theatre Talks · U.S. public domain.
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Early black-and-white photograph of the Paradise foyer with painted ceilings, chandeliers, and ornate balconies — Published March 1, 1930
The foyer in its early years
Chandeliers, ornate balconies, and painted ceilings fill an early view of the Paradise’s foyer. The architecture made the arrival part of the show.
Motion Picture News, March 1, 1930 · Reproduction via Theatre Talks · U.S. public domain.
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Early black-and-white photograph of the Paradise grand staircase, patterned carpet, and hanging chandeliers — Published March 1, 1930
The grand staircase
Patterned carpet climbs between decorative railings, with chandeliers overhead. An early photograph records the staircase at the heart of the Paradise.
Motion Picture News, March 1, 1930 · Reproduction via Theatre Talks · U.S. public domain.
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Exterior images supplied for the Paradise archive; dates and photographers unconfirmed. The mezzanine and promenade page is identified in its printed caption as Architecture and Building, November 1929, Plate 214. The three other early interior photographs were published in Motion Picture News, March 1, 1930, pages 40–41. Digital reproductions via Theatre Talks.

The Paradise in architectural print

The mezzanine and promenade

Gone with the Wind on the Grand Concourse

Two films on the marquee

Stage and screen at the Paradise

An auditorium beneath the clouds

The foyer in its early years

The grand staircase