Penn Theater - Plymouth, Michigan

Penn Theatre

Plymouth, Michigan

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Penniman Ave. in downtown Plymouth, Michigan glows under the lights of the Penn Theatre marquee which was restored in 2009.

The historic 405 seat, single-screen theatre is managed by the Friends of the Penn, and features current second run movies, independent and classic films, school field trips, and occasional live musical performances.

Since 2006 Friends of the Penn have completed these restoration projects:

• New Boiler (December, 2006)
• Stage Lighting (August, 2007)
• New Electrical Service (August, 2007)
• New Concession Area & Popcorn Kitchen (December, 2007)
• New Air Handler (February, 2008)
• Roofing Replacement (September, 2008)
• Exterior Painting (October, 2008)
• New Marquee (June, 2009)
• DTS - Digital Theatre Sound Upgrade (July, 2009)
• Mural Transformation (September, 2010)
• Front Entry Doors (October, 2010)
• Complete Auditorium Renovation (July, 2011)

The 2012 Penn project is conversion to digital projection (like the rest of the motion picture industry.)  The 35mm projectors will be kept for classic films, but a digital projector is needed to maintain a normal weekend schedule. This project is expected to cost approximately $80,000. Donations are actively sought and gladly accepted.





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The Great Train Expo Opens Today

10 am - 4 pm  - Saturday and Sunday, 

December 8-9, 2012. 

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Nickel Plate Road 765

This 2-8-4 Berkshire was built by the Lima Locomotive Works in 1944 and is owned and operated by the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society in Fort Wayne, Indiana.   

Its twin sister, Pere Marquette 1225, was built at the Lima Works in 1941. It is owned by the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation and operated by its Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan 

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The Great Train Expo opens today at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. This is a national, traveling train show serving more states than any other show. It features operating model railroads, 200-500 tables of train dealers, collectors, hands-on exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, and much more! 

I'll be exhibiting my railroad photos in a booth with my good friend and fellow artist Paul Adams who will have his wonderful railroad art.

It is a great way to spend the day with the family whether you’re a rail fan, avid modeler, or looking for quality railroad art for your layout room, den, or office! 



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Iron & Steel No.1

Iron & Steel No. 1

A color detail study of the massive drive wheel and rods of the Pere Marquette 1225 2-8-4 Berkshire.

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This is part of a new series entitled Iron, Steel, & Steam which will be exhibited in the The Great Train Expo at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan December 8-9, 2012.  




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Rolling Power No. 4

Rolling Power No.4

Homage to Charles Sheeler
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Part of the Rolling Power series that will be exhibited in the The Great Train Expo at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan December 8-9, 2012.  

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Rolling Power No.3

Rolling Power No.3

Homage to Charles Sheeler
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Part of the Rolling Power series that will be exhibited in the The Great Train Expo at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan December 8-9, 2012.  

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Rolling Power No. 2

Rolling Power No. 2

Homage to Charles Sheeler
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Part of the Rolling Power series that will be exhibited in the The Great Train Expo at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan December 8-9, 2012.  

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Maschinen No. 1

Maschinen No.1

A detail study of the Detroit River Tunnel Co. railroad crane.
This crane has no power of its own, but can be run by steam or compressed air from an external source.

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This is part of a new series entitled Iron, Steel, & Steam which will be exhibited in the The Great Train Expo at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan December 8-9, 2012.  


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Iron, Steel & Steam No. 3

Iron, Steel & Steam No.3

A detail study of the massive iron drive wheels and steel rods on the Pere Marquette 1225. This 2-8-4 Berkshire steam locomotive is owned by the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation and operated by its Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan.

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Third in the Iron, Steel & Steam series to be exhibited in the The Great Train Expo at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan December 8-9, 2012. 

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Iron, Steel & Steam No. 2

Iron, Steel & Steam No. 2

 A detail study of the massive iron drive wheels and steel rods on the Pere Marquette 1225. This 2-8-4 Berkshire steam locomotive is owned by the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation and operated by its Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan.

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Another in the Iron, Steel & Steam series to be exhibited in the The Great Train Expo at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan December 8-9, 2012. 


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