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.
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!
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!
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!