Escapologist: What does that word mean? Does it have anything to do with magic and the type of escape magic Houdini pulled off? Harry Houdini was a BIG name to appear in Springfield Illinois!
I wonder what the current status of this theatre and the restoration work is to date? I’ve been to Waynesville, but will now make a point of returning to this quaint NC town. There is a very quaint Christmas store in a former bank (vault still there) on main street that is a must-see.
I subscribe to Reminisce magazine and in the current January/Febuary 2006 issue there is an article on page 36 about Cinerama by Dave Strohmaier who lives in Van Nuys, CA. The article mentions the Ambassador Theatre in St. Louis MO. After reading the story I immediately went to CT and read about this former theatre and gazed at the beautiful interior that is lost forever!
Does anyone know if all of the restored Cleveland theatres in Playhouse Square have their originally organs and hopefully their original restored organs?
dave-bronx: “……the Palace also had Cinerama, and they also ripped out the opera boxes on either side of the stage to accommodate the cinerama screen. Those boxes have now been restored.” I almost fainted when I read the first part of your post in regards to the damage caused by Cinerama, but then read the next sentence! Amen!
What a nice b/w photo of this theatre that had a Marr & Colton organ in 1925. What is the current status of this theatre other than just being ‘closed’?
“Today, restored to its former elegance, the Ohio is used for smaller stage performances, concerts and live theater.” Does “former elegance” include the Moller organ Opus 2874 Size 3/17?
Lost Memory: Do you know if the organ that was installed in 1921 at a cost of $6450.00 is still in the Ohio Theater? And what about the Palace in Cleveland, too?
Now that exit sign has a very special meaning for me thanks to the CT knowledge that I have acquired over the past year since becoming a CT member in 11/04.
So sad that the Hippodrome in Cleveland is no longer with us and that the site is now a parking garage! So sad. I believe I have in my possession an Exit sign from the Hippodrome that was given to my husband many years ago and before I ever got the theatre ‘bug’!
The closing of the State Theatre in Sandusky Ohio is a shame especially when that community has the amusement park, Cedar Point that could certainly offer their support, imo.
Chuck: Would love to see your photobucket photo of the Stanley which has such a beautiful exterior facade! Can’t wait to see the lobby and THAT “Titanic” staircase!
Great organ updated news and I hope to visit the Ohio next summer or early spring!
Does this theater have an organ and perhaps its original organ?
Sorry….Is there a photo of the Ohio Theater, in color, like the one you posted above?
Lost Memory: Is there a photo of the Ohio Theater like the one you posted above?
GREAT SHOTS! HO HO HO!
Escapologist: What does that word mean? Does it have anything to do with magic and the type of escape magic Houdini pulled off? Harry Houdini was a BIG name to appear in Springfield Illinois!
I wonder what the current status of this theatre and the restoration work is to date? I’ve been to Waynesville, but will now make a point of returning to this quaint NC town. There is a very quaint Christmas store in a former bank (vault still there) on main street that is a must-see.
It’s a shame this theatre couldn’t have been saved like the Fox was saved in Atlanta for all to enjoy today!
I subscribe to Reminisce magazine and in the current January/Febuary 2006 issue there is an article on page 36 about Cinerama by Dave Strohmaier who lives in Van Nuys, CA. The article mentions the Ambassador Theatre in St. Louis MO. After reading the story I immediately went to CT and read about this former theatre and gazed at the beautiful interior that is lost forever!
Lost Memory: Great photo. I have friends in Effingham who know this theatre very well.
Does anyone know if all of the restored Cleveland theatres in Playhouse Square have their originally organs and hopefully their original restored organs?
dave-bronx: “……the Palace also had Cinerama, and they also ripped out the opera boxes on either side of the stage to accommodate the cinerama screen. Those boxes have now been restored.” I almost fainted when I read the first part of your post in regards to the damage caused by Cinerama, but then read the next sentence! Amen!
What a nice b/w photo of this theatre that had a Marr & Colton organ in 1925. What is the current status of this theatre other than just being ‘closed’?
“Today, restored to its former elegance, the Ohio is used for smaller stage performances, concerts and live theater.” Does “former elegance” include the Moller organ Opus 2874 Size 3/17?
Lost Memory: Do you know if the organ that was installed in 1921 at a cost of $6450.00 is still in the Ohio Theater? And what about the Palace in Cleveland, too?
Also would love to see photos of the Hippodrome!
Now that exit sign has a very special meaning for me thanks to the CT knowledge that I have acquired over the past year since becoming a CT member in 11/04.
So sad that the Hippodrome in Cleveland is no longer with us and that the site is now a parking garage! So sad. I believe I have in my possession an Exit sign from the Hippodrome that was given to my husband many years ago and before I ever got the theatre ‘bug’!
Franklin TN sounds like a must-see community despite the ‘upscale’ urban development for those who live in Franklin yet probably work in Nashville!
James Moule: Well said!
I watch the Rose Parade every year, but this January 1, 2006 I will view the City of Pasadena in a much different light, unfortunately!
“Although the panel voted to approve Buchanan’s plan 5-3 an appeal can still be filed.” FIGHT ON!
The closing of the State Theatre in Sandusky Ohio is a shame especially when that community has the amusement park, Cedar Point that could certainly offer their support, imo.
Can anyone provide a link showing the famous staircase?
Chuck: Would love to see your photobucket photo of the Stanley which has such a beautiful exterior facade! Can’t wait to see the lobby and THAT “Titanic” staircase!