Wonderful photos of this theatre, but it’s a shame that many of these theatres changed their marquees which were designed in the 20’s and are in keeping with the interior decor.
Glad to read that this theatre has been restored and is back in operation since Katrina, but I’ve been wondering about N.O. theatres and any update on them?
Lost Memory: The ceiling photo is an excellent photo in that it captures the astronomy formations. My tour included having Mr. Welch take my husband to the organ chamber room where all of the sounds once originated from. The journey involved 2 sets of very steep stairs so I stayed behind while our digital took photos for me to see later.
Just viewed the 4/14/04 photos and the Yeadon was most definitely an art deco EBERSON! It is a shame that someone in the community with deep pockets couldn’t have stepped up the plate and saved this theatre as has been done in other small towns. Or a civic minded group of business people or an arts council or someone!
This theatre is an EBERSON and should never have been considered a demolition project. The Town of Butler PA lost their Eberson and now it, too, is gone forever!
ChrisB: Thanks for posting the photos as they came out very well. If anyone is interesting in purchasing this theatre, please contact the City of Jamestown in western NYS. It is within walking distance of the Desilu Playhouse and Lucy Museum/gift shop.
The last time I was by the Grandview I again didn’t have time to stop, but the next time I will hit the brake! I did notice the Jubilee grocery store in front of the drive-in and wondered if that building was there years ago? Also, the Grandview is listed as ‘open’, but wondered if that is truly the case now? And did anyone see last Sunday’s CBS morning show as they featured drive-in theatres of Texas. It was great to see one family in Texas who have opened a drive-in and the cars and people are coming with their families to relive old memories and to make new memories.
I was told about the Youngstown Playhouse the other day and held a piece of its history….a program with a drawing of the playhouse on the cover. I did not know that it is the oldest community theater in the United States. After recently touring Youngstown I have come to realize that one of the best things abut Youngstown is HANDELS ice cream which is a favorite of comedian, Bill Cosby who has it delivered to his CA home.
The first thing to go would be the silver flocked wallpaper in the lobby! I had hoped that Lucy’s daughter, Luci would have interest in restoring this theatre with a Lucy theme, but so far that is not the case!
I just viewed all of the photos you took during your tour and really appreciate you posting them here as my visit was in poor lighting so therefore I didn’t get to see much detail. Nice to read….“that almost all of the seats are intact, too”. If you know of anyone else who might have interest in this theatre, send them to Jamestown asap!
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.
Twistr54: Thanks for the wonderful flickr.com site showcasing the State in Kalamazoo! If only the original vertical marquee were still in use!
Wonderful photos of this theatre, but it’s a shame that many of these theatres changed their marquees which were designed in the 20’s and are in keeping with the interior decor.
Glad to read that this theatre has been restored and is back in operation since Katrina, but I’ve been wondering about N.O. theatres and any update on them?
The theatre facade in brick is very impressive when looking UP.
Lost Memory: The ceiling photo is an excellent photo in that it captures the astronomy formations. My tour included having Mr. Welch take my husband to the organ chamber room where all of the sounds once originated from. The journey involved 2 sets of very steep stairs so I stayed behind while our digital took photos for me to see later.
ken mc: Your flickr color photo posted on 2/4/06 was beautiful.
In the 1961 photo I’m sure the Woolworth store is long gone though the name brings back many wonderful memories.
ken mc: The 1947 interior photo was spectacular!
Just viewed the 4/14/04 photos and the Yeadon was most definitely an art deco EBERSON! It is a shame that someone in the community with deep pockets couldn’t have stepped up the plate and saved this theatre as has been done in other small towns. Or a civic minded group of business people or an arts council or someone!
I would love to see a photo of this theatre and what it looked like in its heyday!
This theatre is an EBERSON and should never have been considered a demolition project. The Town of Butler PA lost their Eberson and now it, too, is gone forever!
Or Century 21 in Lakewood NY. And this theatre would be the perfect location for a Lucy themed lobby.
ChrisB: Thanks for posting the photos as they came out very well. If anyone is interesting in purchasing this theatre, please contact the City of Jamestown in western NYS. It is within walking distance of the Desilu Playhouse and Lucy Museum/gift shop.
The original marquee and vertical STATE sign were most beautiful and better than the current look.
Lost Memory: Neat mousepad and I just might order one as I’ve toured this Palace in Lockport NY.
The last time I was by the Grandview I again didn’t have time to stop, but the next time I will hit the brake! I did notice the Jubilee grocery store in front of the drive-in and wondered if that building was there years ago? Also, the Grandview is listed as ‘open’, but wondered if that is truly the case now? And did anyone see last Sunday’s CBS morning show as they featured drive-in theatres of Texas. It was great to see one family in Texas who have opened a drive-in and the cars and people are coming with their families to relive old memories and to make new memories.
Lost Memory: Neat night shot of the vertical PALACE marquee.
I was told about the Youngstown Playhouse the other day and held a piece of its history….a program with a drawing of the playhouse on the cover. I did not know that it is the oldest community theater in the United States. After recently touring Youngstown I have come to realize that one of the best things abut Youngstown is HANDELS ice cream which is a favorite of comedian, Bill Cosby who has it delivered to his CA home.
The first thing to go would be the silver flocked wallpaper in the lobby! I had hoped that Lucy’s daughter, Luci would have interest in restoring this theatre with a Lucy theme, but so far that is not the case!
I just viewed all of the photos you took during your tour and really appreciate you posting them here as my visit was in poor lighting so therefore I didn’t get to see much detail. Nice to read….“that almost all of the seats are intact, too”. If you know of anyone else who might have interest in this theatre, send them to Jamestown asap!