This week's historic photo is a color image of the former Gaslighter Theatre.
In the picture, you can see the building at night with the neon sign lit up.
This image was taken shortly before the neon sign was destroyed by a later owner in 2004.
Glowing in the Night
This Campbell Theater now sits empty in the downtown.
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Stephen Allen May 20, 2013 at 10:22 am
We watched the show last night. Good job !
We always knew you would win if you went on the show.…Read More
We're glad you did !
All the best - The Allens
Kirby Wood April 30, 2013 at 01:40 pm
I am impressed with CalTrans ability to do the cleanup, but the problem of homelessness does not go…Read More away. Until we find a way to help these people in need, the camps will just move to another location, and everything will start all over again. The homeless need help - whether they want it or not. It's time to get that ball rolling.
Karen Hunt May 1, 2013 at 07:33 pm
Who is Tony Faber? Here is some history from a family member. My name is Karen Hunt and my…Read More grandfather is and was Albert Jacob Faber. He owned and ran that bike shop up until his death in 1975. Subsequent to grandpa's death the house/building became the property of my grandmother, Lucille Faber. Upon her death, the property went to my mother, Jackie Faber-Cornick. In 1978, the business, not the building was sold to Alex Lariviere and he has conducted business since. The building was never sold and belongs to my mom, Jackie Cornick. It was her great-grandparents home back in the 1920's. We are shocked and saddened by this tremendous loss. At this time, we are trying to decide the fate of that beloved building. We are currently awaiting forensics tests, engineering and structural reports, and working with the City to keep it safe and prevent it from being vandalized and becoming a blight.
I'm happy to answer any questions you might have about the history of Faber's Cyclery. My grandfather was a man of character and integrity. Sadly, neither of his two sons became involved in the business. With that said, anybody claiming to be a Faber or son of Albert Jacob, is just misrepresenting the truth.
Thank you for sharing your story and memories!
Very truly yours,
Karen Hunt
Great grandaughter of the owner of the Original Fabers Cyclery.
Connie Carey-Kincaid April 3, 2013 at 01:27 pm
Happy Birthday Evelyn! Your 1st 100yr comment has been our family motto as well! Made me belly laugh…Read More to hear you feel the same!! Here's to the next 100 yrs and deal the cards!
Karen Richardson April 2, 2013 at 05:03 pm
Happy birthday, Evelyn - and love your comment about turning 100. You're an inspiration!