floors have been converted by developer Robert Doucette into 24 condominium apartments. On September 12, 2008, the Landmark hosted the world premiere of The Express, a fictionalized account of the life of Syracuse University alumnus Ernie Davis, attended by stars Rob Brown and Dennis Quaid. Several blocks of South Salina Street, normally a main thoroughfare through downtown, were closed to traffic for the event. Architecture and decor According to Peter Baum of SALT, Loew's State was the first great "Oriental-style" movie theater, predating two of Loew's "Oriental palaces" in New York City. Architect Thomas Lamb described the theatre as "European, Byzantine, Romanesque – which is the Orient as it came to us through the merchants of Venice." A large chandelier once hung in the lobby, originally designed by Louis Tiffany for Cornelius Vanderbilt's mansion. The chandelier was sold during the 1970s. A 1,400-pipe Wurlitzer organ was also once a major feature of the venue, but was also gone by the time SALT purchased the property. The promenade lobby, reached via a grand staircase, once held a fishpond with a Japanese pagoda fountain. The Landmark's red and gold decor and several large murals have been preserved and restored. The restored lobby is closed to the public and is only open for special events. References External links Landmark Theatre official site Landmark Theatre at Cinema Treasures Landmark Theatre Archives Concert halls in New York (state) Theatres in New York (state) Buildings and structures in Syracuse, New York Movie palaces Culture of Syracuse, New York Theatres completed in 1928 Tourist attractions in Syracuse, New York Loew's Theatres buildings and structures 1928 establishments in New York (state) Theatres on the National Register of Historic Places in New York (state) National Register of Historic Places in Onondaga County, New York Thomas W. Lamb buildings