From the Echo Press archives, 2011: Alexandria cinema replaces 1940s-era projector with digital | Echo Press

2011, 10 years ago: The reel-to-reel projector sitting in the lobby of the Midway Cinema 9 in Alexandria has been replaced by a new digital projection system. In fact, all nine theatres have been ushered into the digital age. The relic in the window has parts dating back to the 1940s; it was mended as needed until the time had come for retirement. “It’s the biggest change since they added sound to talkies,” John Perino, owner of Tentellino Enterprises, said.

Source: From the Echo Press archives, 2011: Alexandria cinema replaces 1940s-era projector with digital | Echo Press