The movie shown at the Parkway on opening day, Oct. 23, 1915, was "Zaza" starring Pauline Frederick.  Assuming a suitable print can be found, it will be the first one to be shown at the re-opening as well.                   Click HERE to find out more about "Zaza".

On this page will be shown images (mostly) relevant to the Parkway that do not fit into other categories.

Image source credit is given where known.

A studio "Still" by Famous Players Film Company for the film "Zaza" staring Pauline Frederick, the Parkway's opening film, 10/23/1915.

The above message was printed on actual paper towel material and apparently handed out at the theatre or used in the restrooms during this engagement.

Broadside poster advertising "Ben Hur".

A vintage sketch of the original seating configuration of the Parkway showing 632 seats on the orchestra level and an unnoted number of seats in the balcony. Other sources specify a total original capacity of 1100 seats, implying a balcony capacity of 468. Note the misspelling of architech Oliver Wight's last name.

This handsome horse hair reinforced plaster plaque is one of a pair that once graced either side of the proscenium arch of the auditorium in the high school I attended. They measure approximately four feet wide by two feet high, and were discarded (and immediately acquired by me) when the auditorium was remodeled and enlarged in the 1950s. After carrying them around since then, I finally engaged the Hayles & Howe Corporation to restore their damaged structure and detail several years ago. I then had them hand-painted and gilded by Raleigh, North Carolina decorative painting artist Rosa Ragan, who is internationally renound for her exquisite restoration of carousels, carousel horses, band organ facades, and the like. Perhaps they will find a place of prominence in the restored Parkway. Courtesy of John Grant