theatrefan - More correctly, the parcel of land on which the theatre occupies a portion was purchased for 40 million, not just the theatre for 40 million.
During the reno the “Two Chicks” uncovered the name “Lincoln” over the front entrance and on the lintels above the former movie poster sites. These were retained, as well as the marble identification at the entrance. However the entrance was repositioned to the site of the lintel closest to Lincoln Street.
Operated by the Palmer Family and open 364 days a year (not Christmas). The Palmers added the indoor cinema in 1972. Its concession stand also services the Drive-In.
Don’t forget the Gallo Opera House became Studio 54. The place to be.
They also did a renos of the Crescent, Carlton, Floral, Williston and Suffolk Theatres to be catering halls.
Another major reno not mentioned in the overview was the one for the stage production of Candide. All the seats were removed. The audience sat in a balcony that ran around the entire theatre. The show was performed below in the entire space.
The Centre was located in the Los Alamos Community Center flanked by a soda shop and a bowling alley on either side. After it became the High Society it was converted into a triplex designed by Los Alamos architect Conrad Skinner. It closed in 2001.
I’ve uploaded a photo of the marquee and entrance from 1950.
Gerald, checked out all the theatres in the ad to see if on CT. Couldn’t find the Campus in Wakefield, presumably MA rather than NH. There are two theatres in Wakefield, the Wakefield and the Princess but neither indicates that they were ever call Campus.
The silent film theatre mentioned above was probably the Postville, the ad for which appears in this photo section featuring a 1929, pre-code silent film, The Voice of the City.
There is a tremendous amount of parking behind the theatre before you get to the stores which are part of the shopping center. Also a lot adjacent to the side by the box office. Someone previously indicated parking would be restricted. I don’t see how that would be possible.
Was the theatre really demolished? Forty years, at that location, there were live production in the Dixie Theatre. See photo uploaded. Subsequently the space has been called the Stage on Main.
Arey N. Miles was the founder of the Eminence Theatre. It was originally in the Koenigstein Building but later transferred to the Eminence Shopping Mart. Both locations are on Main Street. The last reference to a screening found in the Henry County Library was in 1965. I have uploaded a photo of that reference plus an early photo of the facade.
theatrefan - More correctly, the parcel of land on which the theatre occupies a portion was purchased for 40 million, not just the theatre for 40 million.
During the reno the “Two Chicks” uncovered the name “Lincoln” over the front entrance and on the lintels above the former movie poster sites. These were retained, as well as the marble identification at the entrance. However the entrance was repositioned to the site of the lintel closest to Lincoln Street.
Comfortably Cool- Well said not even considering the cash outlay for same.
Operated by the Palmer Family and open 364 days a year (not Christmas). The Palmers added the indoor cinema in 1972. Its concession stand also services the Drive-In.
Interesting that AMC would permit something to identify a theatre by name rather than just have the generic AMC. I wonder why.
Don’t forget the Gallo Opera House became Studio 54. The place to be. They also did a renos of the Crescent, Carlton, Floral, Williston and Suffolk Theatres to be catering halls.
Desguin also operated the New Theatre in Punta Gorda and an African-American Theatre in East Punta Gorda.
Worked for me. Wonder how the public will receive the production.
Another major reno not mentioned in the overview was the one for the stage production of Candide. All the seats were removed. The audience sat in a balcony that ran around the entire theatre. The show was performed below in the entire space.
Opening delayed pending approvals by the Town Board and the Fire Marshall.
The Centre was located in the Los Alamos Community Center flanked by a soda shop and a bowling alley on either side. After it became the High Society it was converted into a triplex designed by Los Alamos architect Conrad Skinner. It closed in 2001.
I’ve uploaded a photo of the marquee and entrance from 1950.
First new theater in Flushing in 35 years.
Surprisingly with all the discussion of photos there is none in the photo section.
Theatre just celebrated 100 years on May 23rd. The Long Island Advance published a side by side picture of then and now which I’ve uploaded.
My point is that it is not on CT.
Gerald, checked out all the theatres in the ad to see if on CT. Couldn’t find the Campus in Wakefield, presumably MA rather than NH. There are two theatres in Wakefield, the Wakefield and the Princess but neither indicates that they were ever call Campus.
The “A” was probably for Aubrey. And the Webb theatre was probably owned and operated by him.
50sSNIPES I found a picture of a Roxy Theatre in Ripley. Have to do some research.
The theatre has been there for decades. So that should not be an insurmountable problem.
The silent film theatre mentioned above was probably the Postville, the ad for which appears in this photo section featuring a 1929, pre-code silent film, The Voice of the City.
Uploaded photos from the Postville Herald from May 19, 1932 and January 21, 1957 showing ads for the Iris.
Uploaded a photo.
There is a tremendous amount of parking behind the theatre before you get to the stores which are part of the shopping center. Also a lot adjacent to the side by the box office. Someone previously indicated parking would be restricted. I don’t see how that would be possible.
Was the theatre really demolished? Forty years, at that location, there were live production in the Dixie Theatre. See photo uploaded. Subsequently the space has been called the Stage on Main.
Arey N. Miles was the founder of the Eminence Theatre. It was originally in the Koenigstein Building but later transferred to the Eminence Shopping Mart. Both locations are on Main Street. The last reference to a screening found in the Henry County Library was in 1965. I have uploaded a photo of that reference plus an early photo of the facade.