The overview for the other Monroe Theatre on CT indicated that there was a Strand Theatre in town in the 1930s. I did find a 1930 ad for same. However, on the Monroeville Heritage site I found a personal remembrance which stated that the Strand opened in 1927, became the Monroe at some point and burnt down in 1970. There needs to be some investigation on this. The prior name for this Monroe is Franston.
The overview mentions there was a Strand Theatre in town. I found an ad for it from 1930. I also found a personal remembrance on the Monroeville Heritage site that the Strand opened in 1927, later became the Monroe and burnt down in 1970. The other Monroe on CT indicates it burnt down in 1977. Needs to be more investigation re both, if fact in there were two, theatres.
The Star opened in September 1913. The owner and operator was Henry C. Ranke. It was the first theatre in Rockingham and the second in Richmond County. Washington Street is on what was originally call Courthouse Square; laterly Harrington Square.
I have uploaded a photo I found on Pinterest which I believe is the Lyric. The post mentions a 1975 fire and the marque appears to be at the corner of the build. These correspond with the overview.
The Ainsworth Grand replaced the Ainsworth Royal which burnt down in October 2014. It is housed in a renovated build. Insurance money from the former theatre and $200,000 were used by the community non-profit to purchase the building which now, in part, houses the theatre.
The theatre is operated by volunteers with performances Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The three screen Fox Theatre opened in the former Allen’s Opera House on February 19, 2021. The Opera House originally opened in 1906 and was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places in 1988.
After the closing of the Rialto there had been a demonstrated demand for a new theatre. Rather than build one it was decided to use the former Opera House. The building was purchased by the Cozad Development Corporation (CDC). The extensive renovations and upgrades required were funded by grants and donations. Although the CDC owns the building it was leased to Stewart Fox whose family operates the Tiffany Theatre in Broken Bow.
I have uploaded four photos. There is the 1926 postcard image, two photos dated 1913 and one where a faux balcony has been affixed to the marquee, presumably post 1926.
According to the Multiple Listing Service the building dates to 1945.
However, I did find a large ad in the Saturday Evening Post in 1925 for the movie Drusilla with a Million in which the Strand was listed as one of the theatres due to show it commencing August 16th of that year.
Building dates from 1924. Operated as the Colonial from 1930-1966. Change in ownership in 1966 and again in the 1970’s. Known as The Cinema V for a time.
Then renovated into a bar.
Purchased by the city in 2017 for $60,000; considerably less than the $148,000 appraisal. Many grants received and repairs and improvement made.
Performances and events subsequently held and an art gallery opened. There are plans for future renovations and upgrades into a full fledged performing arts center.
I’ve uploaded two street photos as a movie theatre.
I’ve uploaded two photos showing the remains of the Alamo after the 1947 Tornado destroyed most of Higgins.
The overview for the other Monroe Theatre on CT indicated that there was a Strand Theatre in town in the 1930s. I did find a 1930 ad for same. However, on the Monroeville Heritage site I found a personal remembrance which stated that the Strand opened in 1927, became the Monroe at some point and burnt down in 1970. There needs to be some investigation on this. The prior name for this Monroe is Franston.
The overview mentions there was a Strand Theatre in town. I found an ad for it from 1930. I also found a personal remembrance on the Monroeville Heritage site that the Strand opened in 1927, later became the Monroe and burnt down in 1970. The other Monroe on CT indicates it burnt down in 1977. Needs to be more investigation re both, if fact in there were two, theatres.
Reportedly the only operating drive-in in Mississippi.
Uploaded a photo from American Classical Images. Building was subsequently town down to build a supermarket.
The Bank of Warwood (which is a portion of Wheeling) acquired the Lincoln to enlarge their parking lot.
I have uploaded a photo of a flyer for the Lincoln.
Uploaded an advertising postcard image for the Colonial.
Uploaded a postcard image of the, then, Opera House circa 1907.
Uploaded 1934 image by Mitch Wagner.
ridethetrain - I disagree. Last film was Miss Congeniality. Long after the theatre closed the poster appeared in the display at the entrance.
Uploaded a photo of a 1934 theatre card from the Historic Hubbard Museum collection.
The Hamlet was the first theatre in Richmond County.
The Star opened in September 1913. The owner and operator was Henry C. Ranke. It was the first theatre in Rockingham and the second in Richmond County. Washington Street is on what was originally call Courthouse Square; laterly Harrington Square.
The theatre was listed in the 1957 Rockingham City Directory.
I have uploaded a photo I found on Pinterest which I believe is the Lyric. The post mentions a 1975 fire and the marque appears to be at the corner of the build. These correspond with the overview.
The Ainsworth Grand replaced the Ainsworth Royal which burnt down in October 2014. It is housed in a renovated build. Insurance money from the former theatre and $200,000 were used by the community non-profit to purchase the building which now, in part, houses the theatre.
The theatre is operated by volunteers with performances Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The three screen Fox Theatre opened in the former Allen’s Opera House on February 19, 2021. The Opera House originally opened in 1906 and was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places in 1988.
After the closing of the Rialto there had been a demonstrated demand for a new theatre. Rather than build one it was decided to use the former Opera House. The building was purchased by the Cozad Development Corporation (CDC). The extensive renovations and upgrades required were funded by grants and donations. Although the CDC owns the building it was leased to Stewart Fox whose family operates the Tiffany Theatre in Broken Bow.
The theatre operates evenings, seven days a week.
Uploaded a 1926 postcard image, two photos from 1913 and an undated photo showing the addition of a faux balcony to the marquee (probably post 1926).
I have uploaded four photos. There is the 1926 postcard image, two photos dated 1913 and one where a faux balcony has been affixed to the marquee, presumably post 1926.
At the time it was build by Samuel Dembow it was Media’s third and largest movie theatre. The interior was described as English Renaissance.
Uploaded a photo from the good old days.
When there were live performances the Cambria attracted the big name artists.
According to the Multiple Listing Service the building dates to 1945.
However, I did find a large ad in the Saturday Evening Post in 1925 for the movie Drusilla with a Million in which the Strand was listed as one of the theatres due to show it commencing August 16th of that year.
According to the Multiple Listing Service the building dates to 1945.
Building dates from 1924. Operated as the Colonial from 1930-1966. Change in ownership in 1966 and again in the 1970’s. Known as The Cinema V for a time.
Then renovated into a bar.
Purchased by the city in 2017 for $60,000; considerably less than the $148,000 appraisal. Many grants received and repairs and improvement made.
Performances and events subsequently held and an art gallery opened. There are plans for future renovations and upgrades into a full fledged performing arts center.
I’ve uploaded two street photos as a movie theatre.