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?
KeithJohnson: Long time between my post and yours, but “better late than never” as they say. So the Shea’s had both a balcony and a mezzanine! I’m sure my Erie friends will recall this feature, too. It’s a shame the Avalon Hotel now sits on that land, but at least the City of Erie has the Warner Theatre which was recently visited by Cass Warner Sperling, granddaughter of Harry M. Warner. Ms. Warner wrote the book on the Warner dynasty, Hollywood Be Thy Name.
Last night I spoke to a couple who have visited historic Gettysburg and mentioned the Majestic Theatre so was glad to see it listed on CT. Does it still have it’s organ?
A friend of mine used to live in Columbia so I will ask about his Polk theatre memories though he may have arrived there after the theatre was, imo, sadly twinned!
“……for more than four decades it has been largely vacant, crumbling from neglect.” I don’t like reading these words, but sometimes this happens to certain and it’s just too late for a revival.
Rick: Thahks for the wonderful photo as the vertical WARNER sign was beautiful and so was the exterior of the theatre. For a city the size of Pittsburgh that building shouldn’t be sadly vacant, but restored and a theatre once again!
Rick: I’m glad to see that you are receiving many posts/memories about theatres in the Pittsburgh area. Good luck with your theatre research. Once you get the ‘theatre bug’ it’s hard to shake!
I, too, miss any Warner theatre that is no longer with us. And speaking of the name WARNER. If anyone is close to New Castle and Slippery Rock PA, you can get an opportunity to meet Cass Warner who is the granddaughter of Harry M. Warner. She is at a silent film festival and will be signing her book, Hollywood Be Thy Name from 5-6 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in New Castle. Her book can be purchased through Amazon. The website for the festival is http://academics.sru.edu/warner/index.htm
As you know there are 25 theatres listed for Pittsburgh. One of them is the Warner which according to CT is closed. I wish you luck as many CT members will certainly be able to help you.
dyban: If you could post some bright sunshine photos of the Warner exterior with doors and marquee, that would be wonderful! I just printed out one of the evening shots and plan to give it to Cass Warner, granddaughter of Harry M. Warner. There is a possibility that she will get to see the Warner in Erie during her stay as she will be in New Castle PA this Friday for a book signing (Hollywood Be Thy Name) and other events listed on the Harry M. Warner Silent Film Festival website http://academics.sru.edu/warner/index.htm
As I scrolled down to read the latest post on this theatre I feared what I would read. So very very sad and so today’s youth will continue to go to the malls and multiplexes of their generation.
Schine KCN: Thanks for answering my Schine questions on CT and as a new member, welcome aboard! One of the theatres that still says Schine today may be the Palace Theatre in Lockport NY?
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!
KeithJohnson: Long time between my post and yours, but “better late than never” as they say. So the Shea’s had both a balcony and a mezzanine! I’m sure my Erie friends will recall this feature, too. It’s a shame the Avalon Hotel now sits on that land, but at least the City of Erie has the Warner Theatre which was recently visited by Cass Warner Sperling, granddaughter of Harry M. Warner. Ms. Warner wrote the book on the Warner dynasty, Hollywood Be Thy Name.
Last night I spoke to a couple who have visited historic Gettysburg and mentioned the Majestic Theatre so was glad to see it listed on CT. Does it still have it’s organ?
A friend of mine used to live in Columbia so I will ask about his Polk theatre memories though he may have arrived there after the theatre was, imo, sadly twinned!
“……for more than four decades it has been largely vacant, crumbling from neglect.” I don’t like reading these words, but sometimes this happens to certain and it’s just too late for a revival.
The ‘upswing of theatre revival projects’ is a great informative article that I have now passed onto friends who live in SF area!
tampafilmfan: Thanks for the Tribune article and are you, by chance, Cloe who wrote the story?
Rick: Thahks for the wonderful photo as the vertical WARNER sign was beautiful and so was the exterior of the theatre. For a city the size of Pittsburgh that building shouldn’t be sadly vacant, but restored and a theatre once again!
Does anyone have a photo(s) of this theatre in Meadville PA?
Was there a Warner Theatre in Pittsburgh?
Rick: I’m glad to see that you are receiving many posts/memories about theatres in the Pittsburgh area. Good luck with your theatre research. Once you get the ‘theatre bug’ it’s hard to shake!
Eliza: Good for you! Keep frequenting the Guthrie and not those new multi theatre plexes! As you know they have NO charm!
I, too, miss any Warner theatre that is no longer with us. And speaking of the name WARNER. If anyone is close to New Castle and Slippery Rock PA, you can get an opportunity to meet Cass Warner who is the granddaughter of Harry M. Warner. She is at a silent film festival and will be signing her book, Hollywood Be Thy Name from 5-6 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in New Castle. Her book can be purchased through Amazon. The website for the festival is http://academics.sru.edu/warner/index.htm
As you know there are 25 theatres listed for Pittsburgh. One of them is the Warner which according to CT is closed. I wish you luck as many CT members will certainly be able to help you.
This site will take you to information on the first Warner Theatre in New Castle PA.
http://www.firstwarnertheatre.com/index2.ivnu
dyban: If you could post some bright sunshine photos of the Warner exterior with doors and marquee, that would be wonderful! I just printed out one of the evening shots and plan to give it to Cass Warner, granddaughter of Harry M. Warner. There is a possibility that she will get to see the Warner in Erie during her stay as she will be in New Castle PA this Friday for a book signing (Hollywood Be Thy Name) and other events listed on the Harry M. Warner Silent Film Festival website http://academics.sru.edu/warner/index.htm
A great photo of a great original art deco marquee in NC!
As I scrolled down to read the latest post on this theatre I feared what I would read. So very very sad and so today’s youth will continue to go to the malls and multiplexes of their generation.
Schine KCN: Thanks for answering my Schine questions on CT and as a new member, welcome aboard! One of the theatres that still says Schine today may be the Palace Theatre in Lockport NY?
Schine KCN: Can you answer the vertical GENEVA sign question that I posted on 2/2/06
TC: Do you have any photos of the auditorium?