Will: I would love to see an interior photo(s) of this theatre in Memphis. From what I’ve read it doesn’t seem as if the City of Nashville has preserved any of their historical theatres though I may be wrong so would love to be proven wrong in this case.
Lost Memory: Great color photo of a great old theatre which may not have a future because of some 8 screen modern venue opening in town! I have been through Wytheville many times enroute south so will check out this once single screen theatre the next time I’m in that area….would like to see it returned to a single screen venue! If I see anyone who is willing to listen, I will give them my theatre thoughts/opinions!
ken mc: Thanks for all of the great b/w photos, but especially of the photo showing the interior as so many times photos are shown of the exterior, only.
Another building with great architecture design and special tile roof without the 1968 marquee that just doesn’t look as nice as it covers up the tile area with the word…OGDEN.
It’s a shame that the Denver couldn’t have later been used for concerts and other non movie events as it was a Rapp & Rapp according to JTFox on May 4th so it certainly had historical value.
William: I would have bet that would have been the answer and reading the word….DEMOLISHED! My next question is….why? Must look to see if the former DENVER is listed with CT.
Interesting that the architect for this theatre done in Pueblo Deco was M. Eugene Durfee and the architect for the Fox done in Art Deco in Phoenix was S. Charles Lee.
IanArizona: I was going to email you, but that information is not provided on your CT profile page. I just your Sept. 11/02 post and found it interesting what you wrote…“We have a good number of Art Deco office buildings just sitting and rotting. Can we stop this destructive tide?” This is a shame as art deco of that era is my favorite and should be saved by the City of Phoenix. The Mayor of Phoenix and the Mayor of Tucson should be comparing architectural notes!
The b/w photos posted on 1/9/05 are absolutely breathtaking so why in the world would the City of Phoenix make the decision to destroy this beautiful art deco 1800 seat cinema? Such a shame!
Glad to read that this Fox has or is being renovated as it was featured on the recent broadcast of Mrs. America on 10/30/06. Too bad that the Fox in Phoenix is listed as having been demolished!
I recently received a phone call from the author and he will be sending me a signed book since I won’t be able to attend his Borders book signing on November 16th in Youngstown. If you happen to go, please tell him you know me via the internet as I told him about my interest in old cinemas via this website. Thanks.
“The Orpheum also owns a Mighty Wurlizter organ” And that organ would have been built in N. Tonawanda NY!
Will: I would love to see an interior photo(s) of this theatre in Memphis. From what I’ve read it doesn’t seem as if the City of Nashville has preserved any of their historical theatres though I may be wrong so would love to be proven wrong in this case.
I clicked on Seth’s Flickr site and read that this theatre is now a storefront church?
Lost Memory: Great color photo of a great old theatre which may not have a future because of some 8 screen modern venue opening in town! I have been through Wytheville many times enroute south so will check out this once single screen theatre the next time I’m in that area….would like to see it returned to a single screen venue! If I see anyone who is willing to listen, I will give them my theatre thoughts/opinions!
Mikeoaklandpark: I’ll be anxiously awaiting a photo(s). Thanks.
ken mc: Thanks for all of the great b/w photos, but especially of the photo showing the interior as so many times photos are shown of the exterior, only.
Lost Memory: I couldn’t see the above photo as a message read “Tammi G. is no longer active on Flickr.”
Another building with great architecture design and special tile roof without the 1968 marquee that just doesn’t look as nice as it covers up the tile area with the word…OGDEN.
What a beautiful theatre building!
It’s a shame that the Denver couldn’t have later been used for concerts and other non movie events as it was a Rapp & Rapp according to JTFox on May 4th so it certainly had historical value.
Any interior photos…“Lost Memory”?
Yet nice to read where the organ is now….Organ Stop Pizza in Mesa AZ.
So the Denver was a Rapp & Rapp and then was demolished. Shame!
William: I would have bet that would have been the answer and reading the word….DEMOLISHED! My next question is….why? Must look to see if the former DENVER is listed with CT.
What happened to the theatre with the DENVER marquee?
ken mc: Your b/w photos posted on Sept. 13 were wonderful to see with 2 vertical marquees across the street in downtown Denver!
Will, Thanks for the Fox explanation.
Interesting that the architect for this theatre done in Pueblo Deco was M. Eugene Durfee and the architect for the Fox done in Art Deco in Phoenix was S. Charles Lee.
IanArizona: I was going to email you, but that information is not provided on your CT profile page. I just your Sept. 11/02 post and found it interesting what you wrote…“We have a good number of Art Deco office buildings just sitting and rotting. Can we stop this destructive tide?” This is a shame as art deco of that era is my favorite and should be saved by the City of Phoenix. The Mayor of Phoenix and the Mayor of Tucson should be comparing architectural notes!
The b/w photos posted on 1/9/05 are absolutely breathtaking so why in the world would the City of Phoenix make the decision to destroy this beautiful art deco 1800 seat cinema? Such a shame!
Such a shame that this Fox was demolished and yet the Fox in Tucson is being renovated!
Too bad that this theatre can’t be resurrected since Knoxville does have the Tennessee.
Glad to read that this Fox has or is being renovated as it was featured on the recent broadcast of Mrs. America on 10/30/06. Too bad that the Fox in Phoenix is listed as having been demolished!
I recently received a phone call from the author and he will be sending me a signed book since I won’t be able to attend his Borders book signing on November 16th in Youngstown. If you happen to go, please tell him you know me via the internet as I told him about my interest in old cinemas via this website. Thanks.
Great photo from the City of Chicago!