I have a friend in Buffalo who knows the condo developer. I met him last August and he told me that some theatre items were in storage such as columns, etc.
The b/w photo looks to be of the art deco style compared to how it looks today along with the original marquee. Sure would be nice to see it as it used to be! I’ve been to St. Clair Shores, but was before finding Cinema Treasures so didn’t know about this theatre then.
Reading about this beautiful theatre that is connected with the name Milton Hershey is truly a gem for ‘chocolate town’ so I hope to see it, in person, someday along with the Carlisle Theatre which is in the same PA area.
Winston: I hope that you were able to obtain tickets to see Mamma Mia at the Hershey Theatre as I recently saw the show at the Shea’s in Buffalo! And I hope to see Jersey Boys at the Shea’s when it comes to town!
Lost Memory: Thanks for the photo and would love to see an interior photo as the one posted by “TC” on March 24, 2005 couldn’t be found. I recall during my visit to Springville that the theatre is being used by a local church for their Sunday services.
Lost Memory: I was recently sent several Paramount photos that I’d like to see posted here so with your expertise perhaps you can help. Since I can’t seem to locate your email address please contact me and I’ll send you the photos. Thanks.
John: I agree with your assessment of the cool Carlisle marquee as seen in photos though we won’t be there at night to enjoy it. The group has interest in old fire stations so plan to see one near the Carlisle Fairgrounds that is still being used. Also the Gettysburg site I provided doesn’t include many other weekend events such as Tom Brokaw speaking at 3 on Sunday at the battlefield.
John: What brings us to Central PA is the civil war weekend in Gettysburg along with hopefully touring the Majestic and the Carlisle in nearby Carlisle PA on Monday. http://www.nps.gov/archive/gett/events.htm
Lost Memory: Great marquee photo. I’ll be in Gettysburg next weekend and will check out this theatre and the Mamie Cafe along with the art deco Carlisle Theatre in nearby Carlisle PA.
Ray Evans, the songwriter of such enduring standards as “Mona Lisaâ€, “Silver Bellsâ€, “Que Sera, Sera†and “Buttons and Bows,†was born in Salamanca, New York on February 4, 1915.
On Cinema Tour this theatre is listed and the architects are mentioned as being John Eberson AND Drew Eberson. Can anyone verify this? Also on Cinema Tour it lists the theatre as seating 1150 and built in 1942. Also on Cinema Tour a Cattaraugus Theatre in listed in Cattaraugus NY (14 Washington) that is now closed.
I have a friend in Buffalo who knows the condo developer. I met him last August and he told me that some theatre items were in storage such as columns, etc.
Congratulations and welcome to Cinema Treasures!
Great photo with a great looking exterior!
The b/w photo looks to be of the art deco style compared to how it looks today along with the original marquee. Sure would be nice to see it as it used to be! I’ve been to St. Clair Shores, but was before finding Cinema Treasures so didn’t know about this theatre then.
Your final remark is a sad ‘note’ to hear in Music City USA.
“7 theaters in operation in downtown Nashville at the same time during the ‘50’s.” Such a shame that this isn’t the case today!
Reading about this beautiful theatre that is connected with the name Milton Hershey is truly a gem for ‘chocolate town’ so I hope to see it, in person, someday along with the Carlisle Theatre which is in the same PA area.
Winston: I hope that you were able to obtain tickets to see Mamma Mia at the Hershey Theatre as I recently saw the show at the Shea’s in Buffalo! And I hope to see Jersey Boys at the Shea’s when it comes to town!
“Thanks for all of the time and work you put into this site!” Happy Thanksgiving
Cinema Tour gives the opening year as 1947 and no interior photo.
I’m repeating myself and therefore apologize!
And I have once again emailed the Peter Fetterman Gallery to inquire about an interior photo(s) of the Joylan.
I have again contacted the Peter Fetterman Gallery located in Santa Monica CA and asked about an interior photo of this theatre.
Lost Memory: Thanks for the photo and would love to see an interior photo as the one posted by “TC” on March 24, 2005 couldn’t be found. I recall during my visit to Springville that the theatre is being used by a local church for their Sunday services.
Nice to know that this theatre has never closed and that it still has its original orchestra pit and organ!
Lost Memory: The photos I rec’d were from “RJT” who posted about these photos on April 18, 2004 and his email is on his profile page.
Lost Memory: I was recently sent several Paramount photos that I’d like to see posted here so with your expertise perhaps you can help. Since I can’t seem to locate your email address please contact me and I’ll send you the photos. Thanks.
John: I agree with your assessment of the cool Carlisle marquee as seen in photos though we won’t be there at night to enjoy it. The group has interest in old fire stations so plan to see one near the Carlisle Fairgrounds that is still being used. Also the Gettysburg site I provided doesn’t include many other weekend events such as Tom Brokaw speaking at 3 on Sunday at the battlefield.
John: What brings us to Central PA is the civil war weekend in Gettysburg along with hopefully touring the Majestic and the Carlisle in nearby Carlisle PA on Monday. http://www.nps.gov/archive/gett/events.htm
Lost Memory: Great marquee photo. I’ll be in Gettysburg next weekend and will check out this theatre and the Mamie Cafe along with the art deco Carlisle Theatre in nearby Carlisle PA.
Ray Evans, the songwriter of such enduring standards as “Mona Lisaâ€, “Silver Bellsâ€, “Que Sera, Sera†and “Buttons and Bows,†was born in Salamanca, New York on February 4, 1915.
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This theatre was also known as the Ray Evans Theatre as he was Salamanca and wrote Silver Bells.
On Cinema Tour this theatre is listed and the architects are mentioned as being John Eberson AND Drew Eberson. Can anyone verify this? Also on Cinema Tour it lists the theatre as seating 1150 and built in 1942. Also on Cinema Tour a Cattaraugus Theatre in listed in Cattaraugus NY (14 Washington) that is now closed.
DUnks: “I have the organ that was originally installed the theater.” Interesting to read this quote from your Feb. 10, 2005 post.
Congratulations!