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Topanga was originally built and opened by the Stanley-Warner chain in 1965 — These are Norelco 70/35mm projectors — Sound was provided by Ampex

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The theatre was coverted into a twin at some point, then into a tri-plex later on — This photo was taken in 1989

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Topanga (2005)

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Closer view of entryway to theatre

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Decorative light fixtures from the 1960s

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Close-up of light fixture

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Entryway leads to front doors (right) — The theatre has been kept up remarkably well over the years, despite having been used as a Halloween store and unfinished furniture store (both of which have retained the theatre's decor)

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1960s-era lights on the canopy covering the entrance

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Iron design at walkway

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Another iron element — The theatre was built in the 1960s and reflects "Googie" style that was popular in Southern California

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The marquee

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A view of the entire theatre

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The theatre reflected the "modern" sense of luxury theatres in the 1960s with simple design

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Light fixtures still hang on the side of the Topanga

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Square tiles, with circular engravings

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Lobby entrance to auditorium #2

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A long aisle leading to auditorium #2 indicates that this was a large single screen theatre at one time

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Auditorium #2 now stores various furniture

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The aisle leading back to the lobby from auditorium #2

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Auditorium #1 as seen from the projection room

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Looking at auditorium #1 toward the left side of the theatre

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Auditorium #3 as seen from the projection room

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Auditorium #3 as seen from the back of theatre

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As seen from the back of theatre in the last rows

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One of the light fixtures in the auditorium

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Looking toward the projection booth in auditorium #3

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The main projection room — The projection booth for auditorium #3 is around the corner by turning left, while the booth for auditorium #1 would be behind camera — The booth for auditorium #2 is located downstairs

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Minacon Speed Control

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Projection room for auditorium #3

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Shelf for marquee lettering

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Marquee lettering