a Cinema House from 1938 goes DOWN

[Roaylrat]

The old “Rama” cinema theatre was designed by the German-Polish engineer Leopold Lustig, with influence of the great Art-Deco buildings of the thirties. The structure was completed with the aid of engineer Israel Michaeli in 1938, and was the pride of the Jewish settlement. The impressive structure sits on 1,178 square meters, and in its glory days thousand spectators sat inside the main hall and gallery. “Rama” theatre flourished in the years preceding the Israeli declaration of independence, and was a drawing center to the entire population of Jewish people and Muslims that lived in the area.

For more RAMA stories go to:
http://royalrat.wordpress.com/2011/11/24/jabotinsky57-rama-ch1/

Movie:
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The bleak future:

 

[Foxylady]

It's amazing to see those wonderful red stage curtains against the trashed interior...quite odd! Love the Art Deco lighting too.

 

[helz83]

that art deco light is amazing

 

[krela]

Is it really wrong that I actually quite like the proposed new building? =/

 

[Roaylrat]

Liking the new design

No, it's not wrong. I wish it will resemble what they suggested in the 3D model photo. But from now on it will be closed to the people. I'll keep checking the place and keep you posted.

Thanks,

Yaniv.

 

[Tizzme]

Is it really wrong that I actually quite like the proposed new building? =/

Yes it is !