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Preservation Alert
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May 14, 2012
Group sets sights on National Register listing for shuttered Pittsfield theater
PITTSFIELD, IL — The Zoe Preservation Society is trying to raise funds for a study to figure out what it will take to make the theatre operational again. They aim to bring the Zoe Theatre back as a cinema and get it on the National Register of Historic Places.
Read the full story in the Quincy Herald-Whig.
(Thanks to Norman Plant for providing the photo.)
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April 11, 2012
Save the Whiteladies Picture House
BRISTOL, ENGLAND — The former Whiteladies Picture House is in danger of being turned into a gym or flats by its current owner. If you sign a petition here or voice your objections here by April 13th, a dedicated group could potentially bring it back as a cinema.
Read more about their campaign on their official website.
Alternatively, if you would like to send a full letter of support please email them at .
(Thanks to Charlotte Crofts for providing the photo.)
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April 9, 2012
Wal-Mart threatening Cottage View Drive-In
COTTAGE GROVE, MN — A new Super Wal-Mart could go up in place of the beloved Cottage View Drive-In. As one of two remaining drive-ins left in the area, the potential closing could be devastating but maybe inevitable due to the costs of a digital upgrade.
Read more at CBS
(Thanks to biograph68 for providing the photo.)
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April 6, 2012
Pasco’s Liberty Theater to be refurbished into retail space
PASCO, WA — New life is coming to the former Liberty Theatre but not in the form of entertainment. While they hope to restore the facade, the interior is being demolished to make it attractive for retail use.
Read more in the Bellingham Herald.
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April 4, 2012
Portage may get landmark status
CHICAGO, IL — As the ongoing saga continues over the future of the Portage Theater, there could be some hope for the building’s future as a theatre. The Commission on Chicago Landmarks is meeting tomorrow to discuss landmarking the theatre and thus preventing any major modifications.
Read more in the Huffington Post.
(Thanks to Norman Plant for providing the photo.)
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March 28, 2012
Supporters rally to save Portage Theater
CHICAGO, IL — Chicagoans came out in numbers Monday night to fight for the future of the Portage Theater. They’re trying to prevent a church from purchasing it so it can continue to show films regularly. They’re urging people to contact the Zoning Board of Appeals and voice your opinion.
Read the full story in CBS Chicago.
(Thanks to Norman Plant for providing the photo.)
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March 12, 2012
Flushing RKO Keith’s for sale again?
FLUSHING, NY — The saga continues over the future of the beloved RKO Keith’s. Rumors are circulating that the developer who purchased it in 2010 and even got approval on building a larger facility there, could be looking to unload the property.
Read more in the Queens Chronicle.
(Thanks to Porcelain Doll for providing the photo.)
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February 15, 2012
Locals try to revive Ramova Theater
CHICAGO, IL — A local group has put the wheels in motion to save the Ramova Theatre. Vacant for over 25 years, the theatre has fallen into severe disrepair. However, a popular Facebook Fan Group is mobilizing the neighborhood and working towards raising money for the initial steps to revival.
Read the full story in the Chicago Tribune.
(Thanks to Ramova7717 for providing the photo.)
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February 1, 2012
Neighbors fight to protect Brooklyn Heights Cinema
BROOKLYN, NY — Amid talk of tearing down the theatre, local groups have stepped up to voice their love for the historic Brooklyn Heights Cinema. The plans for the site have not been revealed. There has been so much local support though, that the theatre could possibly move if the building is indeed torn down.
Read more in the Brooklyn Paper.
(Thanks to Ken Roe for providing the photo.)
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January 31, 2012
Higginsville fights to save movie theater
HIGGINSVILLE, MO — After reporting a couple weeks ago that the Davis Theatre was in need, locals have stepped up. Many have made donations but there’s still lots of work to do. Receiving a grant is one option but doing the conversion in stages will probably make the most sense.
Read more in the Columbia Tribune.