OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- ABC7 News reporter Wayne Freedman has an up close look at the unique history of Oakland's historic Grand Lake Theatre, its one of a kind marquee, and the venue's passionate owner who's determined to keep it open, even at a loss.
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A look at the historic Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland, Calif. ((ABC7/Wayne Freedman))
A look at the historic Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland, Calif. ((ABC7/Wayne Freedman))
A look at the historic Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland, Calif. ((ABC7/Wayne Freedman))
Grand Lake Theatre owner Allen Michaan climbs up stairs to repair the venue's marquee in Oakland, Calif., Feb. 2015. ((ABC7/Wayne Freedman))
Grand Lake Theatre owner Allen Michaan climbs up stairs to repair the venue's marquee in Oakland, Calif., Feb. 2015. ((ABC7/Wayne Freedman))
Grand Lake Theatre owner Allen Michaan climbs up stairs to repair the venue's marquee in Oakland, Calif., Feb. 2015. ((ABC7/Wayne Freedman))
The Grand Lake Theatre is seen in Oakland, Calif., Feb. 2015. ((ABC7/Wayne Freedman))
The Grand Lake Theatre's marquee is seen in Oakland, Calif., Feb. 2015. ((ABC7/Wayne Freedman))
Bulbs for the Grand Lake Theatre's marquee are seen in Oakland, Calif., Feb. 2015. ((ABC7/Wayne Freedman))
The Mighty Wurlitzer Organ is played at the Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland, Calif., Feb. 2015. ((ABC7/Wayne Freedman))
The Mighty Wurlitzer Organ is played at the Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland, Calif., Feb. 2015. ((ABC7/Wayne Freedman))
Stairs inside the Grand Lake Theatre concession stand are seen in Oakland, Calif., Feb. 2015. ((ABC7/Wayne Freedman))
A sign at the Grand Lake Theatre concession stand is seen in Oakland, Calif., Feb. 2015. ((ABC7/Wayne Freedman))
The lobby at the Grand Lake Theatre is seen in Oakland, Calif., Feb. 2015. ((ABC7/Wayne Freedman))
The Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland, Calif. serves real butter with its popcorn, Feb. 2015. ((ABC7/Wayne Freedman))
The Grand Lake Theatre marquee lights up the night sky in Oakland, Calif., Feb.2015. ((ABC7/Wayne Freedman))
Grand Lake Theatre owner Allen Michaan smiles while watching the marquee light up the night sky in Oakland, Calif., Feb.2015. ((ABC7/Wayne Freedman))
Grand Lake Theatre owner Allen Michaan watches the marquee light up the night sky in Oakland, Calif., Feb.2015. ((ABC7/Wayne Freedman))
The Grand Lake Theatre marquee lights up the night sky in Oakland, Calif., Feb.2015. ((ABC7/Wayne Freedman))