“Bob Dobush lives at the theater, and not in any metaphorical sense. The collector and restorer of antique radios keeps an apartment above the long-vacant Hilliard Square theater in Lakewood. He bought the landmark in 1998 to save it from the wrecking ball.” It would be most interesting if someone from CT could interview Bob Dobush and post his words since he lives there and did save this theatre from the wrecking ball! Thank you Mr. Dobush.
Well, I’m honored that you posted them “just for me”. Thank you kind friend and if I ever get back to the State of MI I will most definitely check out this hometown ‘cinema treasure’!
I recently heard that this theatre was for sale on eBay. Can anyone offer more information on this bit of theatre news? Friends of mine who live near Meadville, but not in Meadville told me that in their local paper there was a recent article. Unfortunately, they didn’t save the story for me to read.
Lost Memory: Once again, thank you for the Michigan Theater photos. This theatre is absolutely beautiful and I regret not seeing this theatre, in person, when I was a student at Adrian College in nearby Adrian, MI.
Somehow the front facade of that building just doesn’t seem to go with the modern looking marquee. Is there a photo of the marquee when the theatre opened on August 6, 1926?
I called the Borders in Niles Ohio and they only had one copy which was NOT signed so may go through www.abebooks.com and get one for less, but won’t be a signed copy either. In the meantime, I am trying to locate a phone number for the William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society as the author is president of that organization and they should have signed copies of Memories and Melancholy. Keep your fingers crossed!
And how are the renovations that were to “be completed by the end of 2001” coming along? I hope that the renovation work has been completed. And again, was there a theatre in Chardon called the Chardon?
Was there a theatre in Chardon called the Chardon. I recently spoke to a lady who once lived in Chardon and she recalled a marquee with “twinkling lights” and the lady who sold her a ticket then sold her a box of popcorn.
The interior photos remind me of the Warner in Erie PA and the Warner in Youngstown Ohio. The Warner in Erie is still named the Warner as it should be, imo!
redfishpaw: The 27 interior photos that you posted are absolutely beautiful and it’s a shame that the City of Milwaukee has ignored this theatre with the WARNER name and important connection to theatre history!
Thanks for the location correction. Good luck with your efforts to raise the money to complete your theatre as it is important to restore these old theatres especially those with atmospheric interiors as that was a special design of that era. My favorite architect is John Eberson. He designed many atmospheric theatres one of which is the Palace in Canton Ohio.
I did notice this summer while I was in Youngstown with friends that there is a Warner plaque in the flowered median which I stood and read in honor of the Warner name. And I wish the original marquee could have remained along with the name…WARNER!
Thanks for the Scarsella book information as I’d love to get my hands on a copy so will refer to www.abebooks.com or a local discount bookstore. And be sure to check out my recent post on the CT Paramount/Liberty link.
On June 21 “allie” posted and gave his or her email address so perhaps you could contact that CT member. Also, perhaps WKBN who does report on the Paramount/Liberty from time to time.
And I just noticed the clever words on the marquee which is really good advise when restoring a theatre or any architectural building.
Remember the past
Enjoy the present
Anticipate the Future
The above computer realization by Phil Baker of the completed facade is very nice. Congratulations and good luck with the restoration.
“Bob Dobush lives at the theater, and not in any metaphorical sense. The collector and restorer of antique radios keeps an apartment above the long-vacant Hilliard Square theater in Lakewood. He bought the landmark in 1998 to save it from the wrecking ball.” It would be most interesting if someone from CT could interview Bob Dobush and post his words since he lives there and did save this theatre from the wrecking ball! Thank you Mr. Dobush.
I would love to see photos of the ornate lobby and staircase. Are you listening “Lost Memory”? Hope so as this theatre needs to be saved and restored!
I just viewed the computer realization by Phil Baker of the completed facade with ticket kios. Congratulations.
Lost Memory: You are the Photo Wizard! Thanks again!!!!!
So it is not the Academy that is for sale? Still would like to see some phtotos of this theatre so maybe “Lost Memory” can find some to post!
Well, I’m honored that you posted them “just for me”. Thank you kind friend and if I ever get back to the State of MI I will most definitely check out this hometown ‘cinema treasure’!
I recently heard that this theatre was for sale on eBay. Can anyone offer more information on this bit of theatre news? Friends of mine who live near Meadville, but not in Meadville told me that in their local paper there was a recent article. Unfortunately, they didn’t save the story for me to read.
Lost Memory: Once again, thank you for the Michigan Theater photos. This theatre is absolutely beautiful and I regret not seeing this theatre, in person, when I was a student at Adrian College in nearby Adrian, MI.
Somehow the front facade of that building just doesn’t seem to go with the modern looking marquee. Is there a photo of the marquee when the theatre opened on August 6, 1926?
What a cute art deco theatre that was sadly torn down to “make way for a high-rise apartment building”. Such wisdom!
I called the Borders in Niles Ohio and they only had one copy which was NOT signed so may go through www.abebooks.com and get one for less, but won’t be a signed copy either. In the meantime, I am trying to locate a phone number for the William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society as the author is president of that organization and they should have signed copies of Memories and Melancholy. Keep your fingers crossed!
And how are the renovations that were to “be completed by the end of 2001” coming along? I hope that the renovation work has been completed. And again, was there a theatre in Chardon called the Chardon?
Was there a theatre in Chardon called the Chardon. I recently spoke to a lady who once lived in Chardon and she recalled a marquee with “twinkling lights” and the lady who sold her a ticket then sold her a box of popcorn.
The interior photos remind me of the Warner in Erie PA and the Warner in Youngstown Ohio. The Warner in Erie is still named the Warner as it should be, imo!
redfishpaw: The 27 interior photos that you posted are absolutely beautiful and it’s a shame that the City of Milwaukee has ignored this theatre with the WARNER name and important connection to theatre history!
Thanks for the location correction. Good luck with your efforts to raise the money to complete your theatre as it is important to restore these old theatres especially those with atmospheric interiors as that was a special design of that era. My favorite architect is John Eberson. He designed many atmospheric theatres one of which is the Palace in Canton Ohio.
Nice to read that this historical theatre is being restored as it is in the same town as the world famous, Cypress Gardens.
I did notice this summer while I was in Youngstown with friends that there is a Warner plaque in the flowered median which I stood and read in honor of the Warner name. And I wish the original marquee could have remained along with the name…WARNER!
Thanks for the Scarsella book information as I’d love to get my hands on a copy so will refer to www.abebooks.com or a local discount bookstore. And be sure to check out my recent post on the CT Paramount/Liberty link.
http://www.lptheatre.com/
This site is provided through WKBN under “link” and gives contact information.
The Powers is certainly a jewel for the City of Youngstown though for many in the community I’m sure it will always be the Warner.
On June 21 “allie” posted and gave his or her email address so perhaps you could contact that CT member. Also, perhaps WKBN who does report on the Paramount/Liberty from time to time.
This theater certainly has interesting history with its connection to the infamous Dillinger name!