I guess status should be Demolished then, since the State Theatre building is listed as that.
Since the box sign reads Cinema, I wonder if State II Cinema should be the page name.
That would separate it more from the State Theatre for the future as well.
I agree the Meigs was a different theatre than the Electric.
When you get an address, I can set up a Meigs page.
It appears CT Admins have already removed any mention of it in the Overview.
I am starting work on the Colony Theater exhibit at the Highland House Museum, 151 East Main Street.
We have a mural (actually, it’s called a bas-relief) and lots of memorabilia to put on display. I am searching for photos of the inside or outside of the theater. If you or have any photos showing the Colony that you would be willing to donate or loan (for scan) to the museum, please call me at 937 393-4345! Our opening night for the exhibit will be Friday, June 1st. Feel free to share this post!!!
I mentioned earlier at the Chicago International Film Festival of 1974 the had the world premiere of One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest. Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, and director Milos Forman arrived right where the white van is in the picture above. A huge waiting line went from the ticket counter to the far left, down the street. Gene Siskel was there, and very to himself and grouchy, and he was with CBS. I talked to the CBS people about employees I knew there and no one bothered me as I stood in the position left of camera. The limo arrived, they stopped and sat still. I came up to the glass and communicated through the glass using funny sign language about how great they were. They must have had drinks as they all found my behavior very amusing, I got a Nicholson toothy smile. They got out and went toward the entrance except for Jack, who adjusted his suit and looked southward…I could see his charisma. Anyway, I had the good fortune to have a pliable Jack on my hands. We talked about his travels, the film, etc. I got an autograph, using a notebook I was fortunately carrying. I put my hand on his shoulder and thanked him. We then walked into the entrance. Believe me, boys and girls, I will never forget the GRANADA THEATER.
1949 photo added via Kevin Patrick. Main Street Theatre left of center.
This link has the 1955 LIFE Magazine photos of the pet lion story. Driving past the Graham Drive-In is one of them. Previous link from 2009 is dead.
https://www.chron.com/about/slideshow/Pet-Lion-in-Texas-128206/photo-9810074.php
Circa 1960 photo added courtesy of Vintage Scènes de Vie, Scènes de Rue – Street Scenes Life Scenes Facebook page.
I guess status should be Demolished then, since the State Theatre building is listed as that. Since the box sign reads Cinema, I wonder if State II Cinema should be the page name. That would separate it more from the State Theatre for the future as well.
State II Theatre adult cinema on the left has it’s own page now. CT link below.
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/58870
Wow, 3 pages of photos and only one comment…
LakeView Historical Chronicles link with additional history, floor plan of the Pine Grove and others.
http://www.lakeviewhistoricalchronicles.org/2011/05/theaters-past.html?fbclid=IwAR3JroNfxVrQ7kN1kOz4IzeDb9jBslhge4QWOFIO6lm0uP9GB1qzC-6qJ34
LakeView Historical Chronicles link covering the Julian and others.
http://www.lakeviewhistoricalchronicles.org/2011/05/theaters-past.html?fbclid=IwAR3JroNfxVrQ7kN1kOz4IzeDb9jBslhge4QWOFIO6lm0uP9GB1qzC-6qJ34
Facebook page for the Lynn Theatre, has “The Story of the Lynn”. Full chronological history.
https://www.facebook.com/Lynntheatrelynch/
November 20, 2018 article with older photos. I’ll post the photos with credit as well, in case the link goes dead.
https://chicago.curbed.com/2018/11/20/18103536/davis-theater-historic-art-deco-landmark-anniversary
Additional history on the Holiday Drive-In.
https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/ozarks/2018/11/24/answer-man-holiday-drive-theater-neon-sign-all-remains/2069945002/?fbclid=IwAR0Wpp7Be62ChiaTBRhGEh9OZN3JKzg43fMI8Ltq-45eQisbobMa_EC1DkY
Status should be updated to Open. Reopened in October 2018 offering both live theatre & art house/revival films. New website below.
http://civictheatre.com/
1953 photos in this link.
http://kathrynsquest.blogspot.com/2012/07/celina-ohio-1953-those-places-thursday.html
I agree the Meigs was a different theatre than the Electric. When you get an address, I can set up a Meigs page. It appears CT Admins have already removed any mention of it in the Overview.
May 1968 photo & description added credit Mark Howell.
Per Avery Applegate in April 2018:
I am starting work on the Colony Theater exhibit at the Highland House Museum, 151 East Main Street. We have a mural (actually, it’s called a bas-relief) and lots of memorabilia to put on display. I am searching for photos of the inside or outside of the theater. If you or have any photos showing the Colony that you would be willing to donate or loan (for scan) to the museum, please call me at 937 393-4345! Our opening night for the exhibit will be Friday, June 1st. Feel free to share this post!!!
1944 photo added courtesy of Mark Howell.
Circa 1960 photo added courtesy of Mark Howell.
Article about the Patterson & others.
https://wamu.org/story/18/11/19/new-exhibition-offers-glimpse-inside-historic-movie-theaters/?fbclid=IwAR0leCU1q7ow-5y25Fu4udGZWKJnD3TwRP3vGENNopBNi09b2nRPxJDuzLs
Article with a photo of the Royal among others.
https://wamu.org/story/18/11/19/new-exhibition-offers-glimpse-inside-historic-movie-theaters/?fbclid=IwAR0leCU1q7ow-5y25Fu4udGZWKJnD3TwRP3vGENNopBNi09b2nRPxJDuzLs
1975 photo added courtesy of the Photographs From The 1970s Facebook page.
Via Frank Kennedy:
I mentioned earlier at the Chicago International Film Festival of 1974 the had the world premiere of One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest. Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, and director Milos Forman arrived right where the white van is in the picture above. A huge waiting line went from the ticket counter to the far left, down the street. Gene Siskel was there, and very to himself and grouchy, and he was with CBS. I talked to the CBS people about employees I knew there and no one bothered me as I stood in the position left of camera. The limo arrived, they stopped and sat still. I came up to the glass and communicated through the glass using funny sign language about how great they were. They must have had drinks as they all found my behavior very amusing, I got a Nicholson toothy smile. They got out and went toward the entrance except for Jack, who adjusted his suit and looked southward…I could see his charisma. Anyway, I had the good fortune to have a pliable Jack on my hands. We talked about his travels, the film, etc. I got an autograph, using a notebook I was fortunately carrying. I put my hand on his shoulder and thanked him. We then walked into the entrance. Believe me, boys and girls, I will never forget the GRANADA THEATER.
Undated parade float photo added credit Rock Collins.
1937 images added.
2 images added, one with additional history.