Boxoffice-November.24.1951

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FACING THE PROBLEM-DIAGONALLY fT
When Architect S. W. Bihr of Fox Midwest Amusement Co. began to search for a material
with which to create a novel front for the circuit's new theatre in Winfield,
Kas.— and which could be used rather economically— he picked what the building
trade knows as Q-decking, a roofing material. This sheeting comes in three-foot
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strips, and is easily applied over any surfacing. In this case it went over a brick
wall, and was applied diagonally instead of vertically, as is usually the cose when
used as a facing. The sheeting was given a coating of maroon automobile enamel.
When light strikes the high gloss enamel on the ridges, the diagonal lines give the
effect shown in the picture below. A cut stone border is used for on edging. The
trim on the lower half of the building is known as Silverdole, a native ledgestone
which is found in abundance in the region. The flagpole and interesting brackets
were cast in
aluminum especially for the theatre.
The stone character of the exterior of the house was carried on throunh the inside.
Native stone was
used for several planters such as the one shown here.
The side wall of Roman brick was left unfinished.
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