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Belasco theatre: ticket lobby

1050 S. Hill St.  Los Angeles, CA 90015 | map |

The Belasco Theatre pages:  history | early exterior views | recent exterior views | ticket lobby | lobbies - lounges - ballroom | early auditorium views | recent auditorium views | backstage | basement support areas |


1926 - A look in from the sidewalk with the theatre's initial attraction on the readerboard. The marquee out in front of that readerboard is long gone and there's now a gate that comes down at the sidewalk line. Photo: Mott Studios - California State Library set # 01411639. A cropped version of the photo appeared in the January 1927 Architect and Engineer with a story about that year's A.I.A. Southern California Chapter Honor Awards. The issue is on Internet Archive.



1926 - A bit deeper into the ticket lobby. Note the grillework above the doors, later opened up. Photo: Mott Studios - California State Library set # 001415656



1926 - Another take, aimed a bit lower. Note the pattern on the original entrance doors. Photo: Mott Studios - California State Library set # 001415656



1926 - A show by David Belasco on the readerboard. He was one of the brothers of Edward Belasco, one of the theatre's operators. Photo: Mott Studios -  California State Library set # 001415683



late 1920s - An early look at the entrance with a cute little sign added below the readerboard. On the boards: David Belasco's production of "The Bachelor Father." The open windows above are in the dance studio. The photo is in the Security Pacific National Bank Collection at the Los Angeles Public Library.



2002 - Thanks to Bob Meza for this photo, one appearing on the Cinema Tour page about the Belasco. Note the lovely aluminum doors at the time.



2008 - The window area above the entrance doors pre-restoration. Thanks to Jeff Bridges for his photo on Flickr. Visit his 33 photo Belasco Theatre set for many fine views.



2008 - A ceiling detail taken during the theatre's renovation. Photo: Jeff Bridges - Flickr



2008 - The plasterwork above the north boxoffice windows. Photo: Jeff Bridges - Flickr
 


2010 - The north side of the ticket lobby near the end of construction. Thanks to Don Solosan for his photo taken for the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation.

The LAHTF is actively involved in the study and preservation of the vintage theatres in the Los Angeles area. The group frequently supports events and offers tours of the buildings. www.lahtf.org | group Facebook page | official FB page



2011 - Checking out the new entrance doors. Thanks to Albert Domasin for his photo, one from his "LAHTF Tour of the Belasco" set of 44 fine views on Flickr.



2011 - The view above the entrance doors after restoration work. Thanks to Elizabeth Daniels for her photo. It's one of 13 photos by Ms. Daniels appearing with "After 26 Years Downtown's Belasco Theater Reopening," Dakota Smith's March 2011 Curbed L.A. article about the theatre's rebirth.



2011 - The ceiling above the entrance doors. Thanks to Steve Shriver for his photo on Flickr. It's included in his fine 75 photo "Belasco Theater and downtown walkabout" album. 



2011 - The ceiling and boxoffice windows on the south side of the ticket lobby. Photo: Elizabeth Daniels - Curbed L.A. Thanks, Elizabeth!



2011 - Another look at the south wall. Photo: Albert Domasin - Flickr. Thanks, Albert!



2011 - A look in from the street. Thanks to Wendell Benedetti for his photo on Flickr. And while you're browsing, don't miss the rest of his Historic L.A. Theatres set.



2017 - A view in toward the main lobby. The event was a visit by theatre fans during the national conclave of the Theatre Historical Society. Thanks to Mike Hume for his photo. Visit his Historic Theatre Photography site for hundreds of fine photos of the theatres he's explored. And don't miss his page about the Belasco.
 

2023 - The south wall. Photo: Bill Counter
 
 

2023 - A closer look at one of the wall sconces. Photo: Bill Counter
 

2023 - The windows to the offices. Photo: Bill Counter
 

2023 - Entrance door ornamentation. Photo: Bill Counter
 

2023 - A look toward Hill St. Photo: Bill Counter  
 

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