Are there any photos that have been posted that show the theatre with no boarding on the front facade? I would like to see what the marquee looked like. The second kclibrary photo provided in the 3/17/05 post of the dome is awesome and may be the only theatre with such a design in the country as I don’t recall seeing any others with that very unique piece of architecture on CT. When a city has to fight the owner of a theatre to save it that makes the battle even harder for it seems to me the owner should be the one wanting to save it!
About a year ago I posted my thoughts on this theatre and now I find myself back here a year and 2 days later! Glad to see that the Mayor of Kansas City, Kay Barnes realizes the importance of saving this historical theatre….the exterior design, alone, is reason enough to save it from that wrecking ball that appears too many times in this country! The only good reason I see for the wrecking ball is to tear down crack houses and other undesirable sites that attract many of our youth today.
JohnBell: Thanks so much for the Eberson family crest/“fist” info as the only “fist” that I have personally seen is the one at the Palace Theatre in Canton Ohio.
Your ghostly post is most interesting though I’m still confused as to what theatre these entities ‘reside’….Carolina or Manor? If by chance, your recent post relates to the Manor, there is a Manor CT link where the old lady, the disgruntled musician and the former male employee can appear.
Bway: It’s been a long time since my post and yours so it was good to see a recent photo of the Strand and your on site visual report. The Walgreens sign appears to have been nicely done and does seem to be color coordinated with the former Strand colors, but I do wish it were still……a theatre! Am glad that Walgreens chose to keep the original theatre facade, but perhaps a Key West historical group told them they had to do so.
veyoung: I just posted my personal thoughts concerning this sad theatre news out of Yeadon PA on the CT news link and I hope many fellow CT members do the same! And maybe a letter to the Mayor of Yeadon telling him how us CT members feel about his town’s decision wouldn’t be a bad idea either.
A very sad theatre news day for the folks of Yeadon and their art deco theatre. I hope an historical plaque is put there to remember that this theatre once existed at that location….imo, that’s the least they could do!
Bob: “Why don’t these "tribute artists” ever impersonate a celebrity in their prime?“ I agree, as the Lucy impersonator for the Lucy Festival in Jamestown NY is a youthful Lucy from the I Love Lucy days. (www.lucy-desi.com)
Love those front doors with the circle windows which is so art deco. The night photo is almost enchanting to look at…can almost see, in my mind’s eye, John T. and Olivia by the door on a date!
Who’s name should be recognized if not Mr. Michael Shea? I would guess the name Basil? And what is or will be the title of your theatre book about “illegal schemes”?
Ok, perhaps mention of M&L are on those CT theatre links, too. The Roxy is gone, but what about the Capitol and Loew’s State? The Loew’s in Atlanta is gone and that is where Gone With The Wind was premiered.
Bob: It all started with my reading Dean and Me which mentioned that M&L performed on stage at the Paramount during the Martin & Lewis years. Subsequently, there have been previous posts that mention M&L at the Paramount Theatre.
http://www.deanmartinfancenter.com/ This site has many M&L photos/information. And for those who are fans of Dean Martin there is a Dean Martin Festival in Steubenville Ohio (June 16-18). His daughter, Deana Martin is involved with the festival and wrote a book entitled, Memories are Made of This.
Ghost Stories of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County: Remnants of the Past in a New South
FROM THE PUBLISHER
The bustling metropolis of Charlotte, the second largest banking center in the country, is constantly growing and changing. Yet there are spirits from the past that refuse to give way to modern growth, or to be forgotten. The ghost of a Confederate officer, complete with his wooden leg, still appears at historic Cedar Grove. A long-dead fireman continues to hang around his old station, and even changes clothes there. At the venerable Manor Theater, the spirit of a former manager often materializes late at night; he sometimes helps with the sweeping. A deceased bootlegger still tries to produce alcohol for his customers. And one small Charlotte house is so haunted that a former resident describes the interior as “liquid black,” which absorbs even light.
Despite the Queen City’s long and rich history, until now there has been no published collection of ghost stories from the region. These 19 tales gathered by Stephanie Burt Williams, and enhanced by her superb photographs, were worth the wait.
Author Bio: Stephanie Burt Williams admits she is a rarity in her city of newcomers-she’s a fourth-generation Charlottean. A professor of Southern Literature at Belmont Abbey College, Williams’s interest in Charlotte’s past has led her to serve as a docent for Rosedale Plantation, which dates from 1815, and to write a series of historical articles for Lake Norman Times.
Kari: I’ve been doing a little research and if you go to the Barnes and Noble bookstore site and type in the author, Stephanie Burt Williams or the book title you will read about the Manor Theatre. Perhaps you have confused the Manor with the Carolina as it’s the Manor that is mentioned and not the Carolina.
Are there any photos that have been posted that show the theatre with no boarding on the front facade? I would like to see what the marquee looked like. The second kclibrary photo provided in the 3/17/05 post of the dome is awesome and may be the only theatre with such a design in the country as I don’t recall seeing any others with that very unique piece of architecture on CT. When a city has to fight the owner of a theatre to save it that makes the battle even harder for it seems to me the owner should be the one wanting to save it!
About a year ago I posted my thoughts on this theatre and now I find myself back here a year and 2 days later! Glad to see that the Mayor of Kansas City, Kay Barnes realizes the importance of saving this historical theatre….the exterior design, alone, is reason enough to save it from that wrecking ball that appears too many times in this country! The only good reason I see for the wrecking ball is to tear down crack houses and other undesirable sites that attract many of our youth today.
Joe: I looked at the site you posted and thought it listed them under Greenville NORTH Carolina.
I’m viewing Tampa Theatre photos on the Cinema Tour site and the one in particular that shows a close up of the proscenium arch is 72KB.
JohnBell: Thanks so much for the Eberson family crest/“fist” info as the only “fist” that I have personally seen is the one at the Palace Theatre in Canton Ohio.
Your ghostly post is most interesting though I’m still confused as to what theatre these entities ‘reside’….Carolina or Manor? If by chance, your recent post relates to the Manor, there is a Manor CT link where the old lady, the disgruntled musician and the former male employee can appear.
Any photos, anyone?
Bway: It’s been a long time since my post and yours so it was good to see a recent photo of the Strand and your on site visual report. The Walgreens sign appears to have been nicely done and does seem to be color coordinated with the former Strand colors, but I do wish it were still……a theatre! Am glad that Walgreens chose to keep the original theatre facade, but perhaps a Key West historical group told them they had to do so.
veyoung: I just posted my personal thoughts concerning this sad theatre news out of Yeadon PA on the CT news link and I hope many fellow CT members do the same! And maybe a letter to the Mayor of Yeadon telling him how us CT members feel about his town’s decision wouldn’t be a bad idea either.
A very sad theatre news day for the folks of Yeadon and their art deco theatre. I hope an historical plaque is put there to remember that this theatre once existed at that location….imo, that’s the least they could do!
Bob: “Why don’t these "tribute artists” ever impersonate a celebrity in their prime?“ I agree, as the Lucy impersonator for the Lucy Festival in Jamestown NY is a youthful Lucy from the I Love Lucy days. (www.lucy-desi.com)
From time to time I read the Lake Norman Times and will try to contact Ms. Williams.
What is mentioned in the book about the Carolina and any ghost(s)?
Although I wish the 1942 art deco hadn’t been ‘twinned’.
Love those front doors with the circle windows which is so art deco. The night photo is almost enchanting to look at…can almost see, in my mind’s eye, John T. and Olivia by the door on a date!
Bryan: I couldn’t view the 1962 auditorium photo posted on 12/04/03.
I came upon this by sheer accident, but did notice the location….Steubenville Ohio, hometown of the late Dean Martin!
Who’s name should be recognized if not Mr. Michael Shea? I would guess the name Basil? And what is or will be the title of your theatre book about “illegal schemes”?
What a neat photo from the mid 40’s! I even like the boy’s bike!
Ok, perhaps mention of M&L are on those CT theatre links, too. The Roxy is gone, but what about the Capitol and Loew’s State? The Loew’s in Atlanta is gone and that is where Gone With The Wind was premiered.
Bob: It all started with my reading Dean and Me which mentioned that M&L performed on stage at the Paramount during the Martin & Lewis years. Subsequently, there have been previous posts that mention M&L at the Paramount Theatre.
http://www.deanmartinsteubenville.com/index2.htm
http://www.deanmartinfancenter.com/ This site has many M&L photos/information. And for those who are fans of Dean Martin there is a Dean Martin Festival in Steubenville Ohio (June 16-18). His daughter, Deana Martin is involved with the festival and wrote a book entitled, Memories are Made of This.
Ghost Stories of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County: Remnants of the Past in a New South
FROM THE PUBLISHER
The bustling metropolis of Charlotte, the second largest banking center in the country, is constantly growing and changing. Yet there are spirits from the past that refuse to give way to modern growth, or to be forgotten. The ghost of a Confederate officer, complete with his wooden leg, still appears at historic Cedar Grove. A long-dead fireman continues to hang around his old station, and even changes clothes there. At the venerable Manor Theater, the spirit of a former manager often materializes late at night; he sometimes helps with the sweeping. A deceased bootlegger still tries to produce alcohol for his customers. And one small Charlotte house is so haunted that a former resident describes the interior as “liquid black,” which absorbs even light.
Despite the Queen City’s long and rich history, until now there has been no published collection of ghost stories from the region. These 19 tales gathered by Stephanie Burt Williams, and enhanced by her superb photographs, were worth the wait.
Author Bio: Stephanie Burt Williams admits she is a rarity in her city of newcomers-she’s a fourth-generation Charlottean. A professor of Southern Literature at Belmont Abbey College, Williams’s interest in Charlotte’s past has led her to serve as a docent for Rosedale Plantation, which dates from 1815, and to write a series of historical articles for Lake Norman Times.
Kari: I’ve been doing a little research and if you go to the Barnes and Noble bookstore site and type in the author, Stephanie Burt Williams or the book title you will read about the Manor Theatre. Perhaps you have confused the Manor with the Carolina as it’s the Manor that is mentioned and not the Carolina.