The night photo of the Rose Theater is beautiful. I have neighbors whose daughter and family recently moved to Omaha so I will certainly tell them about the Rose and the Orpheum theatres. And the Rose has the Eberson connection!
ken mc: Wonderful photos of a beautifully built theatre with the Ringling name. I’ve tour the Ringling home in Sarasota FL and it is quite the estate on Tampa Bay.
If the interior was a combination of art deco/french renaissance, it would be great to see an interior photo(s). Hope that someone can provide a photo(s).
Life’s too short: If you are asking for the Mayor’s email, I assume you want to contact him regarding Milwaukee theatres. I think this is great so count me in to send any remarks that are deemed necessary! And to norelco: Are you in a band as you mentioned “supposed to play in that area real soon”?
ken mc: I’ve never visited Milwaukee though do know folks there and that the city has their annual Summerfest each June and that jazz singer, Al Jareau is from Milwaukee.
papibear: Great night photo with the lighted curved marquee and the big C above. My former hometown theatre had a curved marquee and they are so very unique.
Oh my! Then seating was drastically reduced by multiplexing if the number listed at the top of this link is 700 and you are posting 1,300! Oh my! This leads me to believe that probably alot of the theatre’s art deco intregity was loss which ,imo, is a shame.
Does anyone have more photos of this theatre? The marquee photo looks to be in good shape and certainly has the mark of a Warner marquee design. How much of the theatre’s art deco/Eberson touch is there present as one looks at the exterior and interior?
If you as a theatre lover, loves your multiplexed Warner then that is all that matters. The main thing is that the theatre was not demolished to make room for another unused parking lot in the name of urban renewal that has happened in so many communities across the country. And I agree….LONG LIVE THE WARNER and all other Warner Theatre as the name Warner equals film legacy!
It’s amazes me that the Regent having gone through a total fire loss and must have been rebuilt to be around in the 60’s for the youth of that era. The name Dalton Burgett must have been the father of the man I recently met. Dalton is an attorney and when I met him he told me that his father had owned the Wintergarden, the Capitol and the Regent years ago. He also told me that he didn’t have any memorabilia from any of those theatres. I thought to myself…what a shame. Thanks for the organ information, etc. as the Mr. Burgett that I met didn’t have much to tell me as he didn’t seem to have the interest.
“A Warner Theater”…now that really peaks my interest as I’m researching Warner Theatres after meeting Cass Warner last April. She is the granddaughter of the late Harry Warner.
Paul: Upon logging onto the Dunkirk Observer site do you have to be a paid subsriber to access any information about the former Regent? If not, how does one go about retrieving articles relating to the Regent?
I will enjoy reading any research information on the Regent that you can find. The building still stands. The marquee is long gone, but for many the memories remain. In nearby Silver Creek NY stands the former Geitner Theatre, but is now a teen center with the auditorium stripped along with the balcony though the lobby is somewhat intact complete with a fireplace.
tntim: Are the drawings and pictures in “American Theatres of Today” of the Carolina Theatre? I found the book on a used book website and the price was around $200. It seems there was a Volume I and II.
I just went to the architect CT list and under R.E. Hall there is only one theatre listed under his name….Florida Theatre in Jacksonville FL. So there should be 2 theatres listed under his name now.
Raad: Yes, you have tapped into a unique and exceptional community of theater lovers by posting here so with any luck many will read your words and respond because we all care or we wouldn’t be members of this “exceptional community”. I send you best wishes.
The night photo of the Rose Theater is beautiful. I have neighbors whose daughter and family recently moved to Omaha so I will certainly tell them about the Rose and the Orpheum theatres. And the Rose has the Eberson connection!
ken mc: Wonderful photos of a beautifully built theatre with the Ringling name. I’ve tour the Ringling home in Sarasota FL and it is quite the estate on Tampa Bay.
Life’s too short: Yes, it does and I intend to say my piece as well.
If the interior was a combination of art deco/french renaissance, it would be great to see an interior photo(s). Hope that someone can provide a photo(s).
Life’s too short: If you are asking for the Mayor’s email, I assume you want to contact him regarding Milwaukee theatres. I think this is great so count me in to send any remarks that are deemed necessary! And to norelco: Are you in a band as you mentioned “supposed to play in that area real soon”?
ken mc: I’ve never visited Milwaukee though do know folks there and that the city has their annual Summerfest each June and that jazz singer, Al Jareau is from Milwaukee.
ken mc: What a wonderful photo with the vertical WARNER marquee, the trolley car and all of the people!
papibear: Great night photo with the lighted curved marquee and the big C above. My former hometown theatre had a curved marquee and they are so very unique.
Oh my! Then seating was drastically reduced by multiplexing if the number listed at the top of this link is 700 and you are posting 1,300! Oh my! This leads me to believe that probably alot of the theatre’s art deco intregity was loss which ,imo, is a shame.
Sometimes the seating number changes when it has been multiplexed into more than the original ONE SCREEN!
And does it still hold 700 seats?
Does anyone have more photos of this theatre? The marquee photo looks to be in good shape and certainly has the mark of a Warner marquee design. How much of the theatre’s art deco/Eberson touch is there present as one looks at the exterior and interior?
If you as a theatre lover, loves your multiplexed Warner then that is all that matters. The main thing is that the theatre was not demolished to make room for another unused parking lot in the name of urban renewal that has happened in so many communities across the country. And I agree….LONG LIVE THE WARNER and all other Warner Theatre as the name Warner equals film legacy!
What a way for a theatre to celebrate its 50th! Such a shame!
It’s amazes me that the Regent having gone through a total fire loss and must have been rebuilt to be around in the 60’s for the youth of that era. The name Dalton Burgett must have been the father of the man I recently met. Dalton is an attorney and when I met him he told me that his father had owned the Wintergarden, the Capitol and the Regent years ago. He also told me that he didn’t have any memorabilia from any of those theatres. I thought to myself…what a shame. Thanks for the organ information, etc. as the Mr. Burgett that I met didn’t have much to tell me as he didn’t seem to have the interest.
Paul: Thanks and it seems that Dunkirk had many theatres over the years so if only one could have survived the urban renewal era!
Also, do you know the Don who posted on Jan 28, 2005?
Paul: Since you have subscribed to the newspaper archive site, please consider posting any theatre information that you read. Thanks.
“A Warner Theater”…now that really peaks my interest as I’m researching Warner Theatres after meeting Cass Warner last April. She is the granddaughter of the late Harry Warner.
Paul: Upon logging onto the Dunkirk Observer site do you have to be a paid subsriber to access any information about the former Regent? If not, how does one go about retrieving articles relating to the Regent?
I will enjoy reading any research information on the Regent that you can find. The building still stands. The marquee is long gone, but for many the memories remain. In nearby Silver Creek NY stands the former Geitner Theatre, but is now a teen center with the auditorium stripped along with the balcony though the lobby is somewhat intact complete with a fireplace.
A major city like Indy should have a restored historical theatre!
tntim: Are the drawings and pictures in “American Theatres of Today” of the Carolina Theatre? I found the book on a used book website and the price was around $200. It seems there was a Volume I and II.
I just went to the architect CT list and under R.E. Hall there is only one theatre listed under his name….Florida Theatre in Jacksonville FL. So there should be 2 theatres listed under his name now.
Raad: Yes, you have tapped into a unique and exceptional community of theater lovers by posting here so with any luck many will read your words and respond because we all care or we wouldn’t be members of this “exceptional community”. I send you best wishes.