Going to see the Steve Martin Martin Short show at the Landmark Theater was a wonderful experience; not just the show but also for the venue itself. As we entered the South Salina Street lobby the design of this opulent venue was obviously by Thomas W. Lamb. Originally opened the 18th day of February 1928 by the Loew’s Corporation the lobby featured a chandelier designed by Louis Tiffany for Cornelius Vanderbilt’s mansion, exquisite murals, and tapestries. This theatre was open for business from 1928 until its closure in 1975. The Syracuse Area Landmark Theatre (SALT) then bought and restored this local landmark to its former state of grandeur in a 2011 renovation project. Watching a production here will transport you back in time, surrounded by the architecture, décor, and ambiance for the late 1920’s. Advertised as “the last word in theatrical ornateness and luxuriousness,” many a folk frequented this incredible venue for reprise form the reality of the outside world. During this time the Great Depression and World War II were the events that the theater patrons could escape from for a few hours and enter the plush grandeur of this magnificent building. Above I had mentioned that the Loew’s Corporation was the original owner of this theater, and why yes, it is the same as Loew’s cinemas you might go to today and spend $27.50 for a soda and popcorn. The days when corporations took pride in the experience of their customers; except they strictly segregated the seating well into the 20th century. So, basically Loew’s (who are not the current owners) were not thinking of their customers back then either. Kudos to SALT for their restoration of both the theater and for the equality of all their customers.