Bel-Vick’s Anchor: The Angelus Arcade and The Arcadia Theatre — 1920s
Before it was called “Lower Greenville” it was called “Bel-Vick.”
Before it was called “Lower Greenville” it was called “Bel-Vick.”
Several theaters — showcasing both vaudeville and movies — occupied 1517 Elm Street.
Elm Street has never looked more vibrant.
See a show, pick up some chicken feed on the way home.
Views of the 1400 block of Elm, at Akard.
Eager patrons standing in line for The Dirty Dozen.
Elm Street, lit up like the proverbial Christmas tree.
The 1900 block of Elm was closed for a movie premiere and square dancing in the street.
The long-gone theaters meant fabulous neon and a lively night-life.
The Leo Theater and “adult” movie fare.