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Ever since the movie industry was born in the 1890s, audiences have thrilled to watch stories come to life on the big screen. At first, this screen was not very big nor was attending the stuffy local nickelodeon very pleasant. However, by the 1920s, extravagant movie palaces were constructed in downtowns all over the country. Movie- going was transformed into a luxury experience. Sadly, this would end in the 1950s. This presentation will look at the fascinating history of movie theaters and examine how the experience of movie-going has changed over the decades and whether movie theaters will survive in the age of Netflix. Sponsored by The Westfield Foundation.

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