WHAT a fabulous photo.
Found lurking in the City Council Explore archives it shows the wonderfully named Crescent Cafe and Danse Salon in Blossom Street.
The council caption says the photo dates from the 1950s, but this must be incorrect.
Further research suggests this is the site of the Odeon cinema, now the Everyman cinema.
The Odeon opened in 1937 - so our photo must be earlier.
We love the posters that adorn the building, with promises of 'luncheons and teas' as well as 'light refreshments' and the adverts for Oxo and Rowntree's Clear Gums on the side of the building.
Other hoardings say that Wedding Receptions and Birthday Parties are a "speciality".
There is also an advert encouraging people to "Book here for London - travel by road".
And do you notice the weighing scales outside to the right?
On the left there is an advert for York County Hygienic Laundries Ltd of Foss Islands, York.
If you love looking at old photos of York, make sure to buy The Press every Wednesday for our weekly nostalgia supplement and join us in our Facebook group, Why We Love York - Memories. Join us at www.facebook.com/groups/yorknostalgia/
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