In some of the photos that you provided the beige taller building next to the tallest one looks like it might have been a theatre facade, but strange that no mention of it being a theatre is on that link.
Lost Memory: I just sent a friend of mine in Buffalo an email concerning this address and forwarded to him the Buffalo link so he may be able to shed some light on 620 Main as he has lived in Buffalo all of his life and remembers many of the former theatres and their locations.
William: Do you remember the art deco Buffalo Central Terminal? The clock has been restored on the outside of the building and so has the brass clock inside after it was found and returned from an antique shop in Chicago. Also, this Saturday there will be the first ever car show at BCT. And thanks for checking out the 620 Main Street location in Buffalo.
Bob: Guess you posted the same message on both the Reg link and here so any further discussion about the Wintergarden should probably be here and discussion on the Reg be posted on that link.
Bob: I shall now go to the Wintergarden CT link and chat away! If I can be of any help to you, I will as I do have a few b/w Wintergarden photos in a computer file that you might appreciate.
Richard G: You aren’t by chance, Richard Geitner? If so, I’ve been wanting to speak with you about the former Geitner Theatre in Silver Creek NY which was built by the Geitner family. I’ve been wanting to take a tour of this theatre, but can’t seem to reach the present owner whose name is Matt.
The New Angola Theatre in Angola NY is very nice and was once owned by Richard Geitner whose family built and owned the former Geitner Theatre in nearby Silver Creek NY.
And after reading about the restoration plans and money amounts, I, too, wonder what happened to all of the money that was slated for the renovation project? Perhaps the person who posted this theatre, Dan Pierce, might know.
After the June 5th photos I can’t believe that the City of Dallas wouldn’t have saved this theatre and at the very least made it into a museum/theatre.
I can’t figure out why the platform is there below the marquee, but did also notice that the theatre’s tile roof design is very similar to the roof design found on the Carolina Theatre in downtown Charlotte NC.
Will: Thanks for your theatre observations out of Jackson TN. We still hope to make a winter trip to Knoxville and meet you along with Bill Snyder, organist.
In some of the photos that you provided the beige taller building next to the tallest one looks like it might have been a theatre facade, but strange that no mention of it being a theatre is on that link.
Lost Memory: I just sent a friend of mine in Buffalo an email concerning this address and forwarded to him the Buffalo link so he may be able to shed some light on 620 Main as he has lived in Buffalo all of his life and remembers many of the former theatres and their locations.
William: Do you remember the art deco Buffalo Central Terminal? The clock has been restored on the outside of the building and so has the brass clock inside after it was found and returned from an antique shop in Chicago. Also, this Saturday there will be the first ever car show at BCT. And thanks for checking out the 620 Main Street location in Buffalo.
Would still like to see a photo of the Strand that once stood in Ithaca.
I’d sure like to know who the architect was for the Wintergarden. And the place held 1,000 seats?
Bob: Guess you posted the same message on both the Reg link and here so any further discussion about the Wintergarden should probably be here and discussion on the Reg be posted on that link.
What is at 620 Main Street now that the Paramount is gone?
Bob: I shall now go to the Wintergarden CT link and chat away! If I can be of any help to you, I will as I do have a few b/w Wintergarden photos in a computer file that you might appreciate.
Movie Bob: Great to read your post about the Wintergarden so I will be sending you a personal email very soon!
Richard G: You aren’t by chance, Richard Geitner? If so, I’ve been wanting to speak with you about the former Geitner Theatre in Silver Creek NY which was built by the Geitner family. I’ve been wanting to take a tour of this theatre, but can’t seem to reach the present owner whose name is Matt.
The New Angola Theatre in Angola NY is very nice and was once owned by Richard Geitner whose family built and owned the former Geitner Theatre in nearby Silver Creek NY.
Tony: Good luck with your website and devotion to help save the Grandview Drive In in Angola NY. It’s a nice little town in western NYS.
Tillmany: Thanks and have a good CT theatre day!
Are there other Images of America that cover theatres in other cities besides San Francisco?
This theatre is known as a survivor!
And after reading about the restoration plans and money amounts, I, too, wonder what happened to all of the money that was slated for the renovation project? Perhaps the person who posted this theatre, Dan Pierce, might know.
After the June 5th photos I can’t believe that the City of Dallas wouldn’t have saved this theatre and at the very least made it into a museum/theatre.
This theatre should be restored and open as it is part of very important history that took place in November of 1963.
Lost Memory: LOL! I’d say that perhaps DF was making a personal appearance that day, but just a guess as pictures don’t literally speak.
For a small narrow front facade it’s hard to believe that this theatre is listed as seating over 2,000!
I can’t figure out why the platform is there below the marquee, but did also notice that the theatre’s tile roof design is very similar to the roof design found on the Carolina Theatre in downtown Charlotte NC.
Lost Memory: Good question and so I shall take a closer look at that photo!
Lost Memory: Great vintage photo and the marquee is wonderful so hope it is still in place and intact!
Will: Thanks for your theatre observations out of Jackson TN. We still hope to make a winter trip to Knoxville and meet you along with Bill Snyder, organist.
Already Taken: Plans to restore the facade of this theatre would be a wonderful start and certainly help the Elizabeth Ave. Project.