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 6:43 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 6:29 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 next time I’m in Buffalo and near Broadway I plan to check out this former theatre. I was near Broadway the other night enroute to the Shea’s to see Mamma Mia and thought about going then, but time didn’t allow for that theatre side trip! The intricate facade is still there though the marquee is long gone. BTW, I highly recommend seeing Mamma Mia as it is a wonderful musical storyline set to the music of Abba. And if you want to see and read about one of the very talented actors who plays “Sam Carmichael” go to www.seanallankrill.com
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.
This is a must-do event for any theatre buff and especially for someone interested in the Schine Brothers and their historical connection to theatres.
The next time I’m in Buffalo and near Broadway I plan to check out this former theatre. I was near Broadway the other night enroute to the Shea’s to see Mamma Mia and thought about going then, but time didn’t allow for that theatre side trip! The intricate facade is still there though the marquee is long gone. BTW, I highly recommend seeing Mamma Mia as it is a wonderful musical storyline set to the music of Abba. And if you want to see and read about one of the very talented actors who plays “Sam Carmichael” go to www.seanallankrill.com
Norelco: I plan to see this theatre, in person, mid November. Also a ‘still being used’ historical fire station near the Carisle Fairgrounds.
And what they did to that former park is an absolute crime!
Just viewed the Dec. 26th photo with glorious ceiling and couldn’t believe that this theatre/former church was TORN DOWN! Such a shame!
Thanks….will take a look-see.
I would love to see interior photos of this former theatre with 2700 seats!
Twistr54: I just viewed the many photos and didn’t see any of the atmospheric auditorium. Perhaps I missed them.