Chuck: Great color photo. This theatre has a very narrow facade! An interior photo would be interesting to view and the marquees are beautiful…they look to be recently restored.
While viewing the March 16 photo I clicked on ‘copy’ and pasted it into an email window then enlarged it to see the facade tile work and to my amazement it ‘was’ very ornate. The folks of Mishawaka should be ashamed of themselves for letting this architect be lost, forever in their Indiana town!
Lost Memory: Thanks for the Tivoli photo that really shows off the top facade that was simply beautiful though the doors and surrounding area were not kept the same….sure would love to see a photo of what that area looked like before the bad changes were made. It would be interesting to see what type of original doors were part of the original theatre facade. There are many theatres that have appeared on CT in various stages and I had great interest in this one being saved, but unfortunately it was not.
Jim: Thank you for your contributions on this link as it is one of the most beautiful theatres in the country and glad to read that it has been “lavishly” restored.
Craig: I grew up in Chautauqua County NY and though I don’t recall the Capitol nor the Regent as I didn’t grow up in the City of Dunkirk I did notice the Regent last summer and even talked with a lady who works in the office at the nearby Catholic church who owns the building and used it as a storage building. My hometown theatre was the former art deco Grand in Westfield and just recently learned about the former Geitner Theatre in Silver Creek. I’ve been in touch with a Geitner family member who now lives in Oil City PA though there are Geitners still in western NYS. I’ve tried to make contact with a couple of the Geitners there, but to no avail.
Kari: You need to think about becoming an active member of CTPS since I see that the only theatre that is listed on your profile page is the CAROLINA! Come join us!
Well, it’s a month since I last posted here and thought it was time since CTPS (Carolina Theatre Preservation Society) had their annual meeting tonight. It was well attended and if you have interest in preserving an important part of Charlotte’s theatrical history, consider joining our group as there are several fundraisers being planned and among them is a function to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the theatre! For more information contact Charlie Clayton @ .com
Well, it’s been a month since I last posted on this site so thought it was time to let everyone know that tonight was the annual CTPS (Carolina Theatre Preservation Society) meeting. It was well attended and if you are interested in seeing the Carolina restored consider joining this group to preserve Charlotte’s theatrical history.
cbennett5: Glad to read that someone wants to write a story at the Uptown/Majestic so I hope that it will find its way to CT and this link, in time. Thanks.
Thomasina: Thanks for your help as I’m trying to view the work being done at the Paramount while visiting friends in Concord who live on S. Union. I recall reading an article about the work being done with name(s), but I don’t recall where I read the article no if I even saved it. BTW, I was glad to see that there is work being done at the former Cabarrus Creamery location as that building dates back to the 1920’s.
Lacceee: I believe when the bank bought the former Cabarrus theatre the bank used it for storage so probably removed the seats and I’m sure your grandmother is a wonderful theatre source so do continue to ask her questions.
Lacceee: Thanks for this information and do you know anything about a theatre in Concord called the Paramount as it is being restored today? I have an address of 6 N. Union, but not sure if that is correct. The location of the former Cabarrus is 22 N. Union Street.
Chuck: Great color photo. This theatre has a very narrow facade! An interior photo would be interesting to view and the marquees are beautiful…they look to be recently restored.
The Temple website (www.templetheatre.com)is really good and worth a look-see!
Chuck: Great b/w photos!
Through the Erie Philharmonic office on State Street posters of the Warner Theatre can be purchased. The poster is a collage of interior color photos.
rivjr: I’ve been in a few atmospheric theatres such as the Palace in Canton and I, personally, wouldn’t describe the Warner as being atmospheric.
And what is there now?
While viewing the March 16 photo I clicked on ‘copy’ and pasted it into an email window then enlarged it to see the facade tile work and to my amazement it ‘was’ very ornate. The folks of Mishawaka should be ashamed of themselves for letting this architect be lost, forever in their Indiana town!
Lost Memory: Thanks for the Tivoli photo that really shows off the top facade that was simply beautiful though the doors and surrounding area were not kept the same….sure would love to see a photo of what that area looked like before the bad changes were made. It would be interesting to see what type of original doors were part of the original theatre facade. There are many theatres that have appeared on CT in various stages and I had great interest in this one being saved, but unfortunately it was not.
No wonder I never got a reply from them!
Jim: Thank you for your contributions on this link as it is one of the most beautiful theatres in the country and glad to read that it has been “lavishly” restored.
Lost Memory: Great night photo as the facade is so beautifully ornate above the marquee!
Lost Memory: A nice evening photo of the Guthrie. I have visited this theatre and it is what I’d refer to as a….survivor!
Craig: I grew up in Chautauqua County NY and though I don’t recall the Capitol nor the Regent as I didn’t grow up in the City of Dunkirk I did notice the Regent last summer and even talked with a lady who works in the office at the nearby Catholic church who owns the building and used it as a storage building. My hometown theatre was the former art deco Grand in Westfield and just recently learned about the former Geitner Theatre in Silver Creek. I’ve been in touch with a Geitner family member who now lives in Oil City PA though there are Geitners still in western NYS. I’ve tried to make contact with a couple of the Geitners there, but to no avail.
Kari: You need to think about becoming an active member of CTPS since I see that the only theatre that is listed on your profile page is the CAROLINA! Come join us!
Well, it’s a month since I last posted here and thought it was time since CTPS (Carolina Theatre Preservation Society) had their annual meeting tonight. It was well attended and if you have interest in preserving an important part of Charlotte’s theatrical history, consider joining our group as there are several fundraisers being planned and among them is a function to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the theatre! For more information contact Charlie Clayton @ .com
Well, it’s been a month since I last posted on this site so thought it was time to let everyone know that tonight was the annual CTPS (Carolina Theatre Preservation Society) meeting. It was well attended and if you are interested in seeing the Carolina restored consider joining this group to preserve Charlotte’s theatrical history.
cbennett5: Glad to read that someone wants to write a story at the Uptown/Majestic so I hope that it will find its way to CT and this link, in time. Thanks.
Sorry…as I see the first two are different photos of the same area, but too bad that it all falls under the word….demolished.
Bob: Are those photos of before and after?
Bob: Where are the before and after photos to see how much the proscenium was altered?
jkoffman: Great post and a great family theatre legacy!
Thomasina: Thanks for your help as I’m trying to view the work being done at the Paramount while visiting friends in Concord who live on S. Union. I recall reading an article about the work being done with name(s), but I don’t recall where I read the article no if I even saved it. BTW, I was glad to see that there is work being done at the former Cabarrus Creamery location as that building dates back to the 1920’s.
David Chapman: Thanks for your memories. Do you know when the theatre days ended in Cattaraugus?
Lacceee: I believe when the bank bought the former Cabarrus theatre the bank used it for storage so probably removed the seats and I’m sure your grandmother is a wonderful theatre source so do continue to ask her questions.
Lacceee: Thanks for this information and do you know anything about a theatre in Concord called the Paramount as it is being restored today? I have an address of 6 N. Union, but not sure if that is correct. The location of the former Cabarrus is 22 N. Union Street.