TC: I was in Watkins Glen 2 years ago and did enter this theatre during the vintage racing weekend as they were showing vintage racing footage. At that time I didn’t have the ‘theatre bug’ so I didn’t notice the interior details as pictured in the shutterfly.com photos you have provided CT so will have to look a bit closer the next time I find myself in that beautiful and quaint town in the Finger Lakes Region of NYS.
edward1: Thanks for that LA Times quote! And, I for one, appreciate what other CT members are posting about the present theatre status in New Orleans and surrounding areas though saving lives and pets are of utmost importance.
Ron: So glad that you posted this report here as CT member, Joyfulness asked about the Joy Theatre and a CNN photo which is included with others in the report.
Ron: Thank you for the site you have provided us though my concern is with the lives that are being saved yet we do think of ‘our’ beautiful and historical theatres as well and what Katrina has done to them in New Orleans and the affected Gulf Coast.
I have viewed the slide show and it was wonderful as it did include the beautiful ceiling and the restored chandeliers! This theatre is now on my must-see theatre list!
lostmemory: “The historical Web site cinematreasures.org lists 18 other movie palaces that share the Spanish-Moorish architecture of the Tennessee. Of those, five have been demolished and seven are closed.” This is a sad statistic, but there is hope for the seven that are closed and not demolished! The website lists the sister theatres that have the Moorish interior so will check to see if they are CT listed!
lostmemory: Once again you come through with another great photo and this time its of a great surviving Mighty Wurlitzer! Thanks….again! My hat goes off to the fine folks of Knoxville who restored this theatre and made it a vital part of the downtown area…..again!
TC: The Best of New Orleans website is very good! I haven’t read the entire article, but did read that the Joy had a crying room. I visited a former theatre/Ace Hardware in Hartwell GA and the hardware owner showed me the room that once had a window to view the movie from inside. The name of that theatre was the Judy Theatre named after one of the owner’s daughters. The owner had a drive-in on the outskirts of Hartwell that he also named after another daughter. Great theatre stories whether they be in small town America or in big cities.
ghamilton: Yes, there was a theatre in Concord and it is talked about somewhere on CT, but I’ll have to find it. As I recall it would be hard to find as, I think, it is a bank now and there is a plaque about the theatre in the bank’s lobby.
Joyfulness: I haven’t seen the CNN report as I read that fellow CT members post on another theatre link and transferred it to the Joy Theatre link. I don’t think the Joy Theatre was mentioned..only seen in the background when that member happened to notice it during that particular CNN broadcast. They may show it again as much footage has been repeated. BTW, I have a neighbor named Joy.
lostmemory: That’s it…up and down. Think of vertical as up and down as horizontal is across like the horizon. Thanks for the great photo as you have provided CT with many great photos and continue to do so which is especially nice since the photo feature has not been a CT feature ever since I became a member last November.
Not sure of the current state of the Saenger but a CNN report was done from a boat which floated past the boarded up JOY theater and its heavily flooded street.
posted by edward1 on Sep 7, 2005 at 8:30pm
edward1: Thanks for this CNN report! I finally saw the famous Cafe Du Monde on CNN tonight, but still wonder about St. Charles Avenue and the victorian and antebellum homes in that area!?!
Bill Snyder: I believe I recognize your name as you are the current Tennessee organist! If you ever get a chance to visit the Riviera Theatre in N. Tonawanda NY you will see and hear the original Wurlitzer that was used as a demonstrator organ to prospective customers. Last December 26th I was at the 75th anniversary of the Fox Theatre/Atlanta. I also had the pleasure and honor of meeting the Fox organist, Larry Embury. I have his email if you would like to write him to compare ‘musical’ notes! The website for the Riviera Theatre is www.rivieratheatre.org
lostmemory: Thanks for the night photo and if you come across one that shows the vertical TENNESSEE sign and/or the entire front entrance, please post!
Vince: I just viewed the official Tennessee Theatre site and found the pictures of the lobby with its $150,000 chandeliers breathtaking! I hope to see this theatre, in person, sometime.
Will: This is great information to pass along to jodigirl…finding folks who have access to extensive photos of a theatre before, during and after a renovation is like finding a gold mine!
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This above website shows 197 New Orleans photos with captions. I found them on www.andrewsullivan.com
TC: I was in Watkins Glen 2 years ago and did enter this theatre during the vintage racing weekend as they were showing vintage racing footage. At that time I didn’t have the ‘theatre bug’ so I didn’t notice the interior details as pictured in the shutterfly.com photos you have provided CT so will have to look a bit closer the next time I find myself in that beautiful and quaint town in the Finger Lakes Region of NYS.
edward1: Thanks for that LA Times quote! And, I for one, appreciate what other CT members are posting about the present theatre status in New Orleans and surrounding areas though saving lives and pets are of utmost importance.
Ron: So glad that you posted this report here as CT member, Joyfulness asked about the Joy Theatre and a CNN photo which is included with others in the report.
Ron: Thank you for the site you have provided us though my concern is with the lives that are being saved yet we do think of ‘our’ beautiful and historical theatres as well and what Katrina has done to them in New Orleans and the affected Gulf Coast.
TC: If you come upon any interior photos, please post.
Thanks for the photos…..sure is art deco and sure is worth restoring for one reason…..the name Eberson!
I have viewed the slide show and it was wonderful as it did include the beautiful ceiling and the restored chandeliers! This theatre is now on my must-see theatre list!
I wish they had included the ceiling in the 360 degree photo!
lostmemory: “The historical Web site cinematreasures.org lists 18 other movie palaces that share the Spanish-Moorish architecture of the Tennessee. Of those, five have been demolished and seven are closed.” This is a sad statistic, but there is hope for the seven that are closed and not demolished! The website lists the sister theatres that have the Moorish interior so will check to see if they are CT listed!
lostmemory: Once again you come through with another great photo and this time its of a great surviving Mighty Wurlitzer! Thanks….again! My hat goes off to the fine folks of Knoxville who restored this theatre and made it a vital part of the downtown area…..again!
TC: The Best of New Orleans website is very good! I haven’t read the entire article, but did read that the Joy had a crying room. I visited a former theatre/Ace Hardware in Hartwell GA and the hardware owner showed me the room that once had a window to view the movie from inside. The name of that theatre was the Judy Theatre named after one of the owner’s daughters. The owner had a drive-in on the outskirts of Hartwell that he also named after another daughter. Great theatre stories whether they be in small town America or in big cities.
ghamilton: Yes, there was a theatre in Concord and it is talked about somewhere on CT, but I’ll have to find it. As I recall it would be hard to find as, I think, it is a bank now and there is a plaque about the theatre in the bank’s lobby.
Yes, the decision to name the theatre TENNESSEE was the right choice!
Joyfulness: I haven’t seen the CNN report as I read that fellow CT members post on another theatre link and transferred it to the Joy Theatre link. I don’t think the Joy Theatre was mentioned..only seen in the background when that member happened to notice it during that particular CNN broadcast. They may show it again as much footage has been repeated. BTW, I have a neighbor named Joy.
lostmemory: That’s it…up and down. Think of vertical as up and down as horizontal is across like the horizon. Thanks for the great photo as you have provided CT with many great photos and continue to do so which is especially nice since the photo feature has not been a CT feature ever since I became a member last November.
Not sure of the current state of the Saenger but a CNN report was done from a boat which floated past the boarded up JOY theater and its heavily flooded street.
posted by edward1 on Sep 7, 2005 at 8:30pm
edward1: Thanks for this CNN report! I finally saw the famous Cafe Du Monde on CNN tonight, but still wonder about St. Charles Avenue and the victorian and antebellum homes in that area!?!
When visiting the Riviera Theatre site click on photo tour and you’ll see their Mighty Wurlitzer!
Bill Snyder: I believe I recognize your name as you are the current Tennessee organist! If you ever get a chance to visit the Riviera Theatre in N. Tonawanda NY you will see and hear the original Wurlitzer that was used as a demonstrator organ to prospective customers. Last December 26th I was at the 75th anniversary of the Fox Theatre/Atlanta. I also had the pleasure and honor of meeting the Fox organist, Larry Embury. I have his email if you would like to write him to compare ‘musical’ notes! The website for the Riviera Theatre is www.rivieratheatre.org
Also great to read about the theatre’s Mighty Wurlitzer made in N. Tonawanda NY! This restored theatre sounds and looks like a must-see theatre!
lostmemory: Thanks for the night photo and if you come across one that shows the vertical TENNESSEE sign and/or the entire front entrance, please post!
Vince: I just viewed the official Tennessee Theatre site and found the pictures of the lobby with its $150,000 chandeliers breathtaking! I hope to see this theatre, in person, sometime.
TC: I wasn’t able to bring up the reopening article that you posted on May 5.
Will: This is great information to pass along to jodigirl…finding folks who have access to extensive photos of a theatre before, during and after a renovation is like finding a gold mine!