I’ve been told recently that the former Warner is across the street from the Paramount on Youngstown’s main street which is Federal. The b/w photos provided by CT member, “halehouse” really show the extent to which this theatre has been neglected for so many years! I also do not like to read that “the main floor will be leveled for tables.” Guess I’m too much of a purist!
I just read the post from ‘wolfgirl500’ and think I know the developer’s name from Illinois who has purchased the theatre. $3.5 million is what it will probably take to bring this cinema back to life. Refitting the balcony for 2 screens when it was originally a single screen cinema would not be my personal restoration decision though. The Edward Powers is there and was originally a WARNER theatre, but the name was changed when Mr. Powers contributed to its restoration. Also, the Southern Theatre is located in that OH community. Both of these theatres are listed on CT.
Columbus is very fortunate to have both the Southern and the Ohio! The curved design around the stage looks alot like the curved design in RCMH! Thanks Ron for introducing me to this theatre!
I have friends whose daughter may be moving to Omaha this summer. I think my friends are getting the theatre ‘bug’ so would like to tell them about this theatre and perhaps any others that are still open and/or restored. I see on the CT list that many have been demolished though.
Ron: Thanks for the movie series list as the selection is great! I have friends who go to Columbus quite often so maybe I could bum a ride with them sometime this summer! Are you employed at the Ohio?
I may have posted this thought before, but wanted to say that I have a small EXIT sign that I believe came out of this theatre. At the time I received it I wasn’t into theatres so it means alot to me now!
I love this PA theatre especially the front doors that were never changed or modernized, thank goodness! Congrats to that community for saving a cinema gem! Other community leaders should take notice!
JG: I haven’t spoken via the internet sith STEVEPATRICK for quite some time. As I recall he was in Maine and looking to buy an Ohio theatre, but don’t know the latest. If you do, let me know. I do recall that he also went to Illinois to look at a theatre in that State.
JTFox: Thanks for the photos and it’s a shame that Hamilton doesn’t have their theatre! When was it demolished as I read that it closed in 1955. Miami University of Ohio is in that town so they should have an historic cinema! Shame shame!
Bryan: Would love to see interior photos (grand staircase, auditorium and lobby) of this theatre that is now and unsightly parking lot! The fine folks of Toledo really lost a piece of history when they chose to demolish THIS one!
Very unique photo of the Rivoli and the Palace side by side! It doesn’t seem to me that there are many, if any, historical theatres on a grand scale left in Toledo to see in 2006!
Such a shame to read that this atmospheric in Toledo was demolished! I had hoped to see it while in Toledo. I will be in this city this summer so is there one that someone could suggest?
What is the current status of this theatre in the mile high city….Denver?
I’ve been told recently that the former Warner is across the street from the Paramount on Youngstown’s main street which is Federal. The b/w photos provided by CT member, “halehouse” really show the extent to which this theatre has been neglected for so many years! I also do not like to read that “the main floor will be leveled for tables.” Guess I’m too much of a purist!
I just read the post from ‘wolfgirl500’ and think I know the developer’s name from Illinois who has purchased the theatre. $3.5 million is what it will probably take to bring this cinema back to life. Refitting the balcony for 2 screens when it was originally a single screen cinema would not be my personal restoration decision though. The Edward Powers is there and was originally a WARNER theatre, but the name was changed when Mr. Powers contributed to its restoration. Also, the Southern Theatre is located in that OH community. Both of these theatres are listed on CT.
Does anyone in the Youngstown area know the current status of this crumbling theatre?
Columbus is very fortunate to have both the Southern and the Ohio! The curved design around the stage looks alot like the curved design in RCMH! Thanks Ron for introducing me to this theatre!
Is the Southern listed on CT? Thanks for your reply.
Nice to read about the Mighty Wurlitzer organ and that it is perfect condition! That is ‘music to my ears’! Hope Lost Memory can provide some photos!
I have friends whose daughter may be moving to Omaha this summer. I think my friends are getting the theatre ‘bug’ so would like to tell them about this theatre and perhaps any others that are still open and/or restored. I see on the CT list that many have been demolished though.
Ron: Thanks for the movie series list as the selection is great! I have friends who go to Columbus quite often so maybe I could bum a ride with them sometime this summer! Are you employed at the Ohio?
Lost Memory: Great photo of the Ohio theatre which I hope to see, in person, this summer!
Am anxious to see vintage photos of this one!
I may have posted this thought before, but wanted to say that I have a small EXIT sign that I believe came out of this theatre. At the time I received it I wasn’t into theatres so it means alot to me now!
I love this PA theatre especially the front doors that were never changed or modernized, thank goodness! Congrats to that community for saving a cinema gem! Other community leaders should take notice!
But the worse disappointment was the Paramount in that Ohio city on the shores of Lake Erie!
I see that the Rivoli had a very unique architectural balcony area so am very disappointed to read about its demise! Shame shame!
JG: I haven’t spoken via the internet sith STEVEPATRICK for quite some time. As I recall he was in Maine and looking to buy an Ohio theatre, but don’t know the latest. If you do, let me know. I do recall that he also went to Illinois to look at a theatre in that State.
JTFox: Thanks for the photos and it’s a shame that Hamilton doesn’t have their theatre! When was it demolished as I read that it closed in 1955. Miami University of Ohio is in that town so they should have an historic cinema! Shame shame!
Bryan: Would love to see interior photos (grand staircase, auditorium and lobby) of this theatre that is now and unsightly parking lot! The fine folks of Toledo really lost a piece of history when they chose to demolish THIS one!
Very unique photo of the Rivoli and the Palace side by side! It doesn’t seem to me that there are many, if any, historical theatres on a grand scale left in Toledo to see in 2006!
ballhatguy: Yes, please post other photos of this former Paramount in Hamilton OH.
Was this actually Rapp & Rapp’s only atmospheric theatre?
Such a shame to read that this atmospheric in Toledo was demolished! I had hoped to see it while in Toledo. I will be in this city this summer so is there one that someone could suggest?
Mr. Jim Rankin knows much about this theatre as it is in his hometown!
Kari Ann: This sounds too nice to be ficticious. Good luck.
Yes, Christmas Day…how very special!