BTW, I didn’t see a Warners Coat of Arms, but was told that light fixtures incorporated themes or objects that depict the area in which the Warner theatres were built. Being that this theatre is located near the shores of Lake Erie many of the lights incorporate fish and crane designs. This theatre has never closed since 1931 which has kept the interior in better than average condition except for what has been beautifully restored, to date.
I was given a complete tour of the Warner Theatre today and it is beautiful though I wish it had an organ again since it originally had one on a lift that rose from the orchestra pit on opening day, April 10, 1931. Efforts are being made to obtain another organ and pipes.
I just visited the Mansfield Ohio website and wrote an email to the Mayor of that city. Hopefully I will receive an answer concerning the Madison in the near future.
It’s shame that the other theatre in Mansfield, the Madison Theatre hasn’t been restored as it certainly deserves to be since it is a John Eberson/art deco theatre of the 20’s!
I tried the personal email address for “Jake” and it was undeliverable, but did visit the www.tourauburnny.com/schine.html site and found someone else to contact plus ordered a brochure which covers the Schine, the Willard Chapel, etc. Thanks TC!
TC: We didn’t get to spend any additional time in Auburn as our trip actually only took us to nearby Skaneateles…that town being was our final destination, but we do plan to return and see the City of Auburn and another Schine theatre as there were many in the western NYS area under that name i.e. Palace in Lockport NY. The website shows that the theatre was very art deco in its day. Did find out that Auburn had, at one time, 4 THEATRES over the years!
The photo now confirms that the Warner Theatre in Erie PA was NOT an atmospheric theatre which I questioned for several months…have yet to see it, in person, but plan to later this summer! If only they could have the original organ returned as its whereabouts is known in nearby Cleveland Ohio at an armory!
Bradley, Do you mean the Tivoli Theatre in Mishawaka? If so, it’s listed under theatres in Indiana. I believe the signature curved window was saved and do recall there being a wall of signatures through the years of famous performers that once graced the Tivoli stage.
I was just in Batavia over the weekend and there is a former theater on main street besides the ‘mall’ cinemas! A local church may be using it now though.
“I can confidently say that this is one of the most impressive sites that I have run across in my entire time on the web.” This pretty much sums up my feelings, too about finding Cinema Treasures last November 2004! Thank you Ross, Patrick and Bryan!
Warren: Thanks, but I feel it is really a shame that the decision has to be made, for whatever reason, to sub-divide an atmospheric theatre as their interiors and effects are so very special.
“…..in 1963, the balcony was blocked off and a second floor screen was installed and renamed the Penthouse Theatre.” Is the balcony still “blocked off”? I’m surprised that the decision (somewhere along the way)to block off this balcony was made especially with the interior being atmospheric and the theatre was considered “the finest theatre in the south”.
BTW, I didn’t see a Warners Coat of Arms, but was told that light fixtures incorporated themes or objects that depict the area in which the Warner theatres were built. Being that this theatre is located near the shores of Lake Erie many of the lights incorporate fish and crane designs. This theatre has never closed since 1931 which has kept the interior in better than average condition except for what has been beautifully restored, to date.
I was given a complete tour of the Warner Theatre today and it is beautiful though I wish it had an organ again since it originally had one on a lift that rose from the orchestra pit on opening day, April 10, 1931. Efforts are being made to obtain another organ and pipes.
I just visited the Mansfield Ohio website and wrote an email to the Mayor of that city. Hopefully I will receive an answer concerning the Madison in the near future.
Yes, any further information on this theatre would be greatly apprciated!
It’s shame that the other theatre in Mansfield, the Madison Theatre hasn’t been restored as it certainly deserves to be since it is a John Eberson/art deco theatre of the 20’s!
I tried the personal email address for “Jake” and it was undeliverable, but did visit the www.tourauburnny.com/schine.html site and found someone else to contact plus ordered a brochure which covers the Schine, the Willard Chapel, etc. Thanks TC!
I see where this link was posted and also a personal email so will try both of those routes and get back to this forum asap!
TC: We didn’t get to spend any additional time in Auburn as our trip actually only took us to nearby Skaneateles…that town being was our final destination, but we do plan to return and see the City of Auburn and another Schine theatre as there were many in the western NYS area under that name i.e. Palace in Lockport NY. The website shows that the theatre was very art deco in its day. Did find out that Auburn had, at one time, 4 THEATRES over the years!
Still wondering if this Warner Theatre has a Warner coat of arms or any general information regarding Warner coat of arms….posted this question 5/14.
I saw the movie prior to my involvement with CT so wouldn’t have noticed at the time the scene you refer to in the movie.
TC: I saw the movie “The Notebook”, but don’t recall seeing the American so must rent the movie or buy the DVD so I can hit the pause button!
CantonPalaceTech: I’ll be in Canton September 16-17-18. Please email me at
This theatre should be restored and open again for the citizens of San Angelo Texas!
The photo now confirms that the Warner Theatre in Erie PA was NOT an atmospheric theatre which I questioned for several months…have yet to see it, in person, but plan to later this summer! If only they could have the original organ returned as its whereabouts is known in nearby Cleveland Ohio at an armory!
Charles: Thanks so very very much for the interior color photo of the Warner. Where on earth did you find it?
Charles: GREAT photo!
Bradley, Do you mean the Tivoli Theatre in Mishawaka? If so, it’s listed under theatres in Indiana. I believe the signature curved window was saved and do recall there being a wall of signatures through the years of famous performers that once graced the Tivoli stage.
A friend of mine sent me an article about this theatre so I then decided to check it out here. If you are in NYC, check it out!
I was just in Batavia over the weekend and there is a former theater on main street besides the ‘mall’ cinemas! A local church may be using it now though.
Just spoke with a good friend whose father managed a Monroe Theater in NYC, but he thought it was on a street called Monroe.
“I can confidently say that this is one of the most impressive sites that I have run across in my entire time on the web.” This pretty much sums up my feelings, too about finding Cinema Treasures last November 2004! Thank you Ross, Patrick and Bryan!
Yes, “it’s better than losing it entirely” if that is the alternative.
I’m a single theatre venue advocate, if at all possible, in this day and age.
Warren: Thanks, but I feel it is really a shame that the decision has to be made, for whatever reason, to sub-divide an atmospheric theatre as their interiors and effects are so very special.
“…..in 1963, the balcony was blocked off and a second floor screen was installed and renamed the Penthouse Theatre.” Is the balcony still “blocked off”? I’m surprised that the decision (somewhere along the way)to block off this balcony was made especially with the interior being atmospheric and the theatre was considered “the finest theatre in the south”.