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 site give information about the famous sign in Hollywood that used to read Hollywoodland and mentions the Vista Theater. 1924 – The “Hollywoodland” sign is constructed at a cost of $21,000 atop Mt. Lee. Thirteen 50-foot letters and four thousand 20 watt light bulbs pronouncing, in classic advertising phonics, “Holly”… “wood”… “land”… Hollywoodland.“ 1949 – The Hollywoodland Sign, originally built to last only 18 months, is in total disrepair (and all the light bulbs have long-since been stolen). The City begins removing it but is halted by a public outcry as the citizens have come to love the symbol. Instead, the sign is refurbished and shortened to "Hollywood.” 1978 – The second restoration of the sign begins, led by prominent celebrities and city officials. Cost is $27,000 per letter using sheet metal and a steel framework. The public contributes significantly. 1998 – January 7 – The Hollywoodland Homeowners Association kicks off the 75th Anniversary of Hollywoodland with a gala screening of “Titanic” at the Vista Theatre, newly restored to its 1920’s splendor. Many attend in period dress – one gentleman wearing a vintage tuxedo with seaweed filigree.
After reading many of the above posts I am so pleased to learn that the Wilshire is still standing and that it is the Warner in Beverly Hills that is gone though a theatre with the name WARNER especially in the Hollywood area should never have been demolished!
The Fox Wilshire is definitely one of the most beautiful art deco theatres that I have ever viewed in the many photos posted on 12/28/06 by “ken mc”.
Patsy
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Cinemaon
Oct 15, 2006 at 7:43 pm
I don’t know, but I would imagine it was named the Castle when it closed. Too bad that the City of New Castle can’t or won’t bring back this theatre as long as the effort is being made to bring back the first silent film theatre built by the Warner Bros. in that city.
Patsy
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Cinemaon
Oct 15, 2006 at 7:29 pm
Lost Memory: Yes, the photo is indeed the theatre I saw while visiting New Castle.
This is truly a beautiful theatre that has been restored by caring and dedicated residents of Bay City. Can anyone tell me if there is a theatre in Houghton MI? While viewing the Weather Channel they reported from this UP of MI community and I thought I saw a cinema marquee in the background.
And the name EBERSON is part of this theatre’s rich history! I’m sure if John Eberson were to alive today he wouldn’t like to see what has been done to this theatre’s interior or exterior, but at least it is still standing and had NOT been demolished for another empty parking lot!
Yes, I see the comparison in the marquee and then noticed in the larger b/w photo how the exterior looked with the ticket kios compared to today’s look which certainly isn’t the same! And where did the large vertical WARNER sign go, I wonder?
I went to www.warnertheatre.com and didn’t find a lobby interior photo, but no auditorium photo(s). Such a shame that this had to become a triplex which would mean that the first floor was split in half and the balcony was made into a third cinema within the auditorium. Can’t say I like or feel that the lobby pink-ish colors are original either.
Somehow I don’t think the marquee is original, but the front facade above the marquee IS original……….looks like it needs a bit of pressure cleaning though. Do we have photos of the interior which according to the CT information given has been TRIPLEX!
Chuck1231: I would love to see a photo of this theatre as I wasn’t able to view it on the photobucket site. Hope College this in Holland MI so it’s a shame that the town doesn’t get behind this theatre and restore it for perhaps some of their functions.
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!
http://www.beachwoodcanyon.org/HISTORY.htm
This site give information about the famous sign in Hollywood that used to read Hollywoodland and mentions the Vista Theater. 1924 – The “Hollywoodland” sign is constructed at a cost of $21,000 atop Mt. Lee. Thirteen 50-foot letters and four thousand 20 watt light bulbs pronouncing, in classic advertising phonics, “Holly”… “wood”… “land”… Hollywoodland.“ 1949 – The Hollywoodland Sign, originally built to last only 18 months, is in total disrepair (and all the light bulbs have long-since been stolen). The City begins removing it but is halted by a public outcry as the citizens have come to love the symbol. Instead, the sign is refurbished and shortened to "Hollywood.” 1978 – The second restoration of the sign begins, led by prominent celebrities and city officials. Cost is $27,000 per letter using sheet metal and a steel framework. The public contributes significantly. 1998 – January 7 – The Hollywoodland Homeowners Association kicks off the 75th Anniversary of Hollywoodland with a gala screening of “Titanic” at the Vista Theatre, newly restored to its 1920’s splendor. Many attend in period dress – one gentleman wearing a vintage tuxedo with seaweed filigree.
ballerinalizz: The site below should take you to a video and news article about the Paramount’s hopefully bright future.
http://www.wkbn.com/news/local/4422531.html
Sorry…I see that it was in your earlier post concerning its theatre organ.
Was the Rivoli once in Greenville?
After reading many of the above posts I am so pleased to learn that the Wilshire is still standing and that it is the Warner in Beverly Hills that is gone though a theatre with the name WARNER especially in the Hollywood area should never have been demolished!
The Fox Wilshire is definitely one of the most beautiful art deco theatres that I have ever viewed in the many photos posted on 12/28/06 by “ken mc”.
I don’t know, but I would imagine it was named the Castle when it closed. Too bad that the City of New Castle can’t or won’t bring back this theatre as long as the effort is being made to bring back the first silent film theatre built by the Warner Bros. in that city.
Lost Memory: Yes, the photo is indeed the theatre I saw while visiting New Castle.
This is quite quaint and so very different in a log cabin design which may be the only one in existence!
Any photos of this one?
This is truly a beautiful theatre that has been restored by caring and dedicated residents of Bay City. Can anyone tell me if there is a theatre in Houghton MI? While viewing the Weather Channel they reported from this UP of MI community and I thought I saw a cinema marquee in the background.
What a quaint looking theatre in perhaps the downtown area. Too bad it isn’t still there as downtown is quaint with its tree lined main street.
And the name EBERSON is part of this theatre’s rich history! I’m sure if John Eberson were to alive today he wouldn’t like to see what has been done to this theatre’s interior or exterior, but at least it is still standing and had NOT been demolished for another empty parking lot!
Yes, I see the comparison in the marquee and then noticed in the larger b/w photo how the exterior looked with the ticket kios compared to today’s look which certainly isn’t the same! And where did the large vertical WARNER sign go, I wonder?
Correction again….www.thewarnertheatre.com
Sorry the site is www.warnertheater.com
I went to www.warnertheatre.com and didn’t find a lobby interior photo, but no auditorium photo(s). Such a shame that this had to become a triplex which would mean that the first floor was split in half and the balcony was made into a third cinema within the auditorium. Can’t say I like or feel that the lobby pink-ish colors are original either.
Somehow I don’t think the marquee is original, but the front facade above the marquee IS original……….looks like it needs a bit of pressure cleaning though. Do we have photos of the interior which according to the CT information given has been TRIPLEX!
EagleArtGallery: Thanks for the Gem update and I shall take a look-see at your website again though the site was slow in responding this a.m.
What is the status of this theatre? Anyone have photos of then and now?
Chuck1231: I would love to see a photo of this theatre as I wasn’t able to view it on the photobucket site. Hope College this in Holland MI so it’s a shame that the town doesn’t get behind this theatre and restore it for perhaps some of their functions.
Too bad that this Grand theatre is now a parking lot, but at least they have the Tennessee.