This is the light source for a 1950 Simplex XL movie projector. This magnificantly restored example is on display in the lobby of The Old Regent Theater in my hometown of Allegan, Michigan. http://www.alleganregent.com/
I’m a bit perplexed on the copyright on this one; the mural was painted by José Narezo but I captured this image of it. So I went with a copyright on this image of the mural.
The mural is painted on the rear exterior wall of the historic Regent Theater in my home town of Allegan Michigan. The Regent is a art deco style opened in 1919 in a former horse livery. It is run by a non-profit and is in use as a first-run movie theater. You can learn more about the Regent here: http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/2572 and see the current movie schedules here: https://alleganregent.com/
This one is from my high school archive. I know that some of you recognize the folks in this image — I’m not going to tag them to protect the innocent (and now middle-aged). 😉
These wonderfully warm tones are controls on a 1950s Peerless Simplex XL movie projector. This meticulously restored unit now adorns the lobby of my hometown movie theater, The Regent, in Allegan MI.