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PHOTOS: Up close look at Oakland's historic Grand Lake Theatre

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ByWayne Freedman KGO logo
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
A look at the historic Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland, Calif.
A look at the historic Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland, Calif.
A look at the historic Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland, Calif.
Grand Lake Theatre owner Allen Michaan climbs up stairs to repair the venue's marquee in Oakland, Calif., Feb. 2015.
Grand Lake Theatre owner Allen Michaan climbs up stairs to repair the venue's marquee in Oakland, Calif., Feb. 2015.
Grand Lake Theatre owner Allen Michaan climbs up stairs to repair the venue's marquee in Oakland, Calif., Feb. 2015.
The Grand Lake Theatre is seen in Oakland, Calif., Feb. 2015.
The Grand Lake Theatre's marquee is seen in Oakland, Calif., Feb. 2015.
Bulbs for the Grand Lake Theatre's marquee are seen in Oakland, Calif., Feb. 2015.
The Mighty Wurlitzer Organ is played at the Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland, Calif., Feb. 2015.
The Mighty Wurlitzer Organ is played at the Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland, Calif., Feb. 2015.
Stairs inside the Grand Lake Theatre concession stand are seen in Oakland, Calif., Feb. 2015.
A sign at the Grand Lake Theatre concession stand is seen in Oakland, Calif., Feb. 2015.
The lobby at the Grand Lake Theatre is seen in Oakland, Calif., Feb. 2015.
The Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland, Calif. serves real butter with its popcorn, Feb. 2015.
The Grand Lake Theatre marquee lights up the night sky in Oakland, Calif., Feb.2015.
Grand Lake Theatre owner Allen Michaan smiles while watching the marquee light up the night sky in Oakland, Calif., Feb.2015.
Grand Lake Theatre owner Allen Michaan watches the marquee light up the night sky in Oakland, Calif., Feb.2015.
The Grand Lake Theatre marquee lights up the night sky in Oakland, Calif., Feb.2015.
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A look at the historic Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland, Calif.
(ABC7/Wayne Freedman)

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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