In the early 20th century, converted storefronts dedicated solely to movies became extremely popular, typically charging about five cents for admission. Despite their following, these nickelodeons had a reputation for being dark and dingy. The Paradise, located at 1727 Fleet Street in Fells Point, was one of the first storefront nickelodeons in Baltimore. Opened in 1906, the venue included a piano player to accompany silent films of the era. To entice patrons, the owner often gave away lollipops and china. The theater ultimately shut down just six years after opening and the rowhouse from which it operated is now known as Hi’s Variety Store. Learn more about the history of moviegoing in Baltimore in the exhibition, “Flickering Treasures: Rediscovering Baltimore’s Forgotten Movie Theaters,” brought to you by PNCBank. Museum admission is FREE on August 14 for Second Saturday. Images: 1727 Fleet Street, photograph by Amy Davis, 2014. Courtesy of Amy Davis. Paradise Theater, unknown ...