lostmemory: What is a Link organ? I have talked to the current owner and I don’t recall him saying anything about the theatre having an organ so when I do speak to him again I will ask him as I’m quite sure you are correct in saying it had an organ. Most theatres of that era had an organ! When I posted that the balcony is gone that is what Mr. Bogosian told me. When he and his wife were in high school they went to see movies at the Geitner. It may be the Backline, but to me it will always be the Geitner. Some of the children from Andrew and Credence Geitner still live in Silver Creek and Angola NY, but I have yet had the opportunity to meet them though I did speak with Richard Geitner’s wife. She told me that he wouldn’t be interested in speaking to me about the Geitner so I’m left to wonder why!
Richard G: I haven’t read a post from you in a very long time and this theatre is certainly of interest to me. I have been wanting to see the inside of this theatre so did speak with the current owner, Matt Bogosian earlier this summer. He told me that he remembered the theatre as he used to date his wife in high school. The balcony is gone and the theatre is now a youth center with a dance studio next door run by his wife. I’ve also been in touch with a Geitner relative who lives in PA. She has given me a fair amount of background history on the theatre. I have digital photos of the theatre if you wish to email me. Email can be found on the profile link. And yes, the Geitner family did own several theatres in western NYS. Do you know this Dave Bonan who contributed the Geitner Theatre? Not much information was given other than the year it opened, but I do have some additional information. Glad to see it listed though as it still stands near the town park though the name has been changed to the Backline which is a band stage term.
scam: I hope you will stay in the trusting mode as the Hollywood Theatre is under the watchful eye of Mr. Ganatt (sp) who is a local businessman in Collins NY. I don’t think you should be ‘smelling a rat in the wood pile.“ Keep the faith and if you question anything I suggest you go to the Chamber of Commerce and have them put you in touch with folks who are involved with the restoration.
Jack: Thanks for this theatre update for Nashville. I can’t believe that a city like Nashville would allow so many of their beautiful old and historic theatres to be demolished! Such a shame!
H Rahner: Often times CT member, “lostmemory” supplies photos so perhaps this will be the case for the Crest. Another sad scenario concerning the Crest Theatre demise.
“Nashville had several big movie palaces downtown, three on Church Street. All have been razed.” Very sad and very surprising that that particular city would allow all of these theatres to be lost, forever!
Larry: Interesting post as I’m sure your introduction gave you the opportunity to speak with Mr. Hortenstein about his days at the Paramount in Nashville. Now I’ll have to check out the Paramount link and read what happened to that theatre.
Steve: Glad to see a stevepatrick post! If you still have my email address, send me an update on a possible theatre purchase as I recall you were interested in the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles Illinois.
Patsy
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V Theateron
Oct 25, 2005 at 8:57 am
The Cinema Tour photo shows it to be quite plain in appearance and I agree, strange name for a theatre.
Patsy
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V Theateron
Oct 25, 2005 at 8:54 am
It’s sad to read about a theatre such as this one in need of some TLC and community support along with perhaps some hidden issues….“It seems to me that there is something more to this case than just the city wanting to be rid of a dangerous building.” so I hope that in the near future “melders” and others will make time to get involved!
Caro: If you are in the Pasadena area, please consider attending the final design review hearing and show your support for the Raymond Theatre. Thanks.
William: You seem to know alot about theatres in CA particularly Beverly Hills and the LA area. Thanks to you I’m learning about many of them though saddened by their demise.
William: Thanks for the kind reply and yes, I hope that many lend their physical presence to the hearing tonight! Gina and her online committee have been working hard and would appreciate the support.
William: If you are in or near the Pasadena area and have interest in saving the Raymond Theatre, please consider attending the hearing tonight to show your support! Thank you.
Since the Uptown Theatre is listed in Pasadena I’m sure anyone posting on this theatre link is also aware of the Raymond Theatre in Pasadena. The Raymond is in it’s 11th hour so anyone who would like to show their support to save this historical theatre please come to a Final Design Review hearing on Monday, the 24th at 7 (All Saints Church, Sweetland Hall 132 N. Euclid). To learn more about the Raymond Theatre and its past/present history go to www.raymondtheatre.com Thank you.
lostmemory: What is a Link organ? I have talked to the current owner and I don’t recall him saying anything about the theatre having an organ so when I do speak to him again I will ask him as I’m quite sure you are correct in saying it had an organ. Most theatres of that era had an organ! When I posted that the balcony is gone that is what Mr. Bogosian told me. When he and his wife were in high school they went to see movies at the Geitner. It may be the Backline, but to me it will always be the Geitner. Some of the children from Andrew and Credence Geitner still live in Silver Creek and Angola NY, but I have yet had the opportunity to meet them though I did speak with Richard Geitner’s wife. She told me that he wouldn’t be interested in speaking to me about the Geitner so I’m left to wonder why!
Richard G: I haven’t read a post from you in a very long time and this theatre is certainly of interest to me. I have been wanting to see the inside of this theatre so did speak with the current owner, Matt Bogosian earlier this summer. He told me that he remembered the theatre as he used to date his wife in high school. The balcony is gone and the theatre is now a youth center with a dance studio next door run by his wife. I’ve also been in touch with a Geitner relative who lives in PA. She has given me a fair amount of background history on the theatre. I have digital photos of the theatre if you wish to email me. Email can be found on the profile link. And yes, the Geitner family did own several theatres in western NYS. Do you know this Dave Bonan who contributed the Geitner Theatre? Not much information was given other than the year it opened, but I do have some additional information. Glad to see it listed though as it still stands near the town park though the name has been changed to the Backline which is a band stage term.
scam: I hope you will stay in the trusting mode as the Hollywood Theatre is under the watchful eye of Mr. Ganatt (sp) who is a local businessman in Collins NY. I don’t think you should be ‘smelling a rat in the wood pile.“ Keep the faith and if you question anything I suggest you go to the Chamber of Commerce and have them put you in touch with folks who are involved with the restoration.
brucec: I’m familiar with the Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville though have yet to visit it.
Jack: Thanks for this theatre update for Nashville. I can’t believe that a city like Nashville would allow so many of their beautiful old and historic theatres to be demolished! Such a shame!
H Rahner: Often times CT member, “lostmemory” supplies photos so perhaps this will be the case for the Crest. Another sad scenario concerning the Crest Theatre demise.
Does Nashville have any remaining old theatres today?
“Nashville had several big movie palaces downtown, three on Church Street. All have been razed.” Very sad and very surprising that that particular city would allow all of these theatres to be lost, forever!
Larry: Interesting post as I’m sure your introduction gave you the opportunity to speak with Mr. Hortenstein about his days at the Paramount in Nashville. Now I’ll have to check out the Paramount link and read what happened to that theatre.
It’s always fascinating to view the old b/w theatre photos!
A book on theatre marquees would be great, too as so many of the very large vertical ones have disappeared over the years.
Since this book is so popular are theatre books being planned for other major cities?
I wonder how the Walgreens Drugstore (former Strand) weathered Wilma?
Or go to my profile and find email address. Thanks.
Steve: Glad to see a stevepatrick post! If you still have my email address, send me an update on a possible theatre purchase as I recall you were interested in the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles Illinois.
The Cinema Tour photo shows it to be quite plain in appearance and I agree, strange name for a theatre.
Thanks Jeff.
Interesting to read the history of the Saenger on their website!
It’s sad to read about a theatre such as this one in need of some TLC and community support along with perhaps some hidden issues….“It seems to me that there is something more to this case than just the city wanting to be rid of a dangerous building.” so I hope that in the near future “melders” and others will make time to get involved!
Caro: If you are in the Pasadena area, please consider attending the final design review hearing and show your support for the Raymond Theatre. Thanks.
William: You seem to know alot about theatres in CA particularly Beverly Hills and the LA area. Thanks to you I’m learning about many of them though saddened by their demise.
William: I just looked up the Beverly and the Beverly Canon Theatres listed on CT and looked at some of the photos! What a shame they are both gone!
William: Thanks for the kind reply and yes, I hope that many lend their physical presence to the hearing tonight! Gina and her online committee have been working hard and would appreciate the support.
William: If you are in or near the Pasadena area and have interest in saving the Raymond Theatre, please consider attending the hearing tonight to show your support! Thank you.
Since the Uptown Theatre is listed in Pasadena I’m sure anyone posting on this theatre link is also aware of the Raymond Theatre in Pasadena. The Raymond is in it’s 11th hour so anyone who would like to show their support to save this historical theatre please come to a Final Design Review hearing on Monday, the 24th at 7 (All Saints Church, Sweetland Hall 132 N. Euclid). To learn more about the Raymond Theatre and its past/present history go to www.raymondtheatre.com Thank you.