Hello. I'm trying to find out what font was used in this sign (1) and
how I can begin to research finding other fonts I see in pictures (2).
Please help!! The image I'm looking to find the font for is located at
the following web address: http://www.paramounttheatre.org/

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Clarification of Question by humeshua-ga on 05 Oct 2004 23:01 PDT

Thank you for getting back to me so soon! Assuming that this was a
hand-drawn version of the logo... how can I begin searching for fonts
on my own... what would be the best way to go about finding the font
names for everyday things I see??

Hi humeshua,

I find the best way to go about searching for a certain font is by
using a site like IdentiFont:

"Welcome to Identifont, the unique font identifier that enables you to
identify a font from a sample by answering a series of simple
questions. It is ideal if you want to match an existing typeface, or
identify a typeface you have seen in a publication."

Identifont
http://www.identifont.com/

"Identify a typeface by answering a series of simple questions about key features.
You may find it helpful to use a magnifying glass or hand lens if the
text size is small.
If you make a mistake, you can use your browser's Back button to
correct your answer to an earlier question.
If you have a restricted set of letters use the Identify specific letters option."

Identifont: Identify a font
http://www.identifont.com/identify.html


Two other good sites for searching for fonts: 

*MyFonts*

"MyFonts is your complete online source for finding, trying, and
buying fonts. With over 36,000 fonts on one easy-to-use web site and
the best search tools in the business, MyFonts is sure to help you
find the perfect font!"

MyFonts
http://www.myfonts.com/

"Ever wanted to have a font just like the one used by certain
publications, corporations, or ad campaigns? Well now you can, using
the WhatTheFont font recognition system. Upload a scanned image of the
font and we'll show you the closest matches in our database!"

MyFonts: Support
http://www.myfonts.com/support/help_wtf.html?tl=1

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*Fonts.com*

"Whether you already know name of the font you?re looking for, or
merely have a style in mind, our tools will help you find exactly what
you?re looking for. Browse our selection of over 8,000 fonts by style,
designer, keyword, or name. We can even help you identify a type
sample by sight."

Fonts.com
http://www.fonts.com/findfonts/findfonts_home.asp?nCo=AFMT


Search strategy:
I have these sites saved in my personal bookmarks

I hope this is helpful. If you have any questions regarding my answer
please don't hesitate to ask before rating it.

Best regards,
Rainbow

Helpful, but still a guess. I do appreciate the promptness!

Howdy humeshua-ga,

For whatever it is worth, there probably isn't a font that could be associated
with the sign lettering.  It appears to be a sign maker's modified version of
the familiar Paramount logo, which was probably just a drawing in the start,
way back in 1920s or so.

Looking Forward, denco-ga - Google Answers Researcher

Hi humeshua, 

I'm sorry you were not totally satisfied with my research. However, I
must explain that I based my research on your clarification, after
acknowledging that this font was a font created for the company
itself, which my colleague denco-ga explained in his comment.

Therefore, I researched ways for you to search for fonts on your own
and ways to find the font names for everyday things you see.

Best wishes,
Rainbow