Sounds like the name Eberson and Frank Lloyd Wright are in the same category of architectural/historical importance! I’m a follower of both of these great visionaries. Would also include E.B. Green and Stickley of the arts and craft movement, too.
This theatre has certainly made national news with it being mentioned on the ABC Primetime show, Fallen Idol! The style is listed as ‘unknown’, but it appears to have an atmospheric interior.
Henry: A friend of mine in Charlotte NC knew Mr. VanCamp and I recently met the current organist during the 75th anniversary celebration on December 26th, 2004.
What was the year this theatre opened and I wonder if it could be returned to a single screen cinema?
Patsy
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Cinemaon
Apr 29, 2005 at 10:06 am
New Castle is the home of Zambelli Fireworks so I would like to think that that major company could/would lend their financial support to the restoration of the Castle Theatre!
A VERY good article and thanks so very much for sharing it with us! My favorite theatre architect is John Eberson and my favorite decor is atmospheric and art deco so found your article of great interest!
Gary: Interesting website that is full of information and great photos! The City of Flint is fortunate to have an Eberson /atmospheric theatre downtown. Another example is the Town of Butler PA where there was an Eberson/art deco theatre, but it no longer exists….a PNC bank can be found there now!
I used to live in FL and over the years went to Tampa, but wasn’t into theatres then or I would have made a special trip across the state just to see this Eberson/atmospheric cinema treasure!
Matt: Always nice to read a post from you, our Savannah Theatre Jukebox Journey Man! Please email me at as I wish to discuss a future trip to Savannah in the fall. Thanks. and I’m excited that our area will, for the first time, get the RCMH’s Christmas Spectacular!!
lostmemory: I think a church owns the Columbia Theatre, but will find out more information upon a visit to my husband’s hometown and hopefully a tour of the theatre.
Patsy
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Cinemaon
Apr 18, 2005 at 8:57 pm
“New Castle is historically significant in that it is the home of the original Warner theater, dating back to 1907.” Does this historically significant theatre still exist in New Castle today? The following website will give information about the Harry M. Warner Film Festival to be held in New Castle PA and on the campus of Slippery Rock University in Slippery Rock PA.
Behind the front facade of today is there anything worth saving? To compare ‘what was then’ and ‘what is now’ one would think it isn’t the same building? Windows are gone or covered up and marquee is certainly gone! Hope a local can tell us more and can take interior photos, but one must contact the owner of the building to get inside!
Great questions and I hope we get some answers! Dwodeyla: Someone should take some photos before it’s too late! And I can’t believe the before and after photos of this once great theatre!
This theatre has been brought to the attention of CT members and I, for one, feel it should be saved as I don’t think another parking lot is what the community needs for their downtown ‘development’!
frenchjr25: I can’t seem to bring up the geocities.com site for the Wooster Theatre/demolition. Yes, such a shame that an art deco, single screen theatre in a college town would be demolished for a tacky jewelry store. Very sad! I’ve been to the town, but was before my interest in theatres, but did tour the Cat’s Meow business that is headquartered in Wooster.
Sounds like the name Eberson and Frank Lloyd Wright are in the same category of architectural/historical importance! I’m a follower of both of these great visionaries. Would also include E.B. Green and Stickley of the arts and craft movement, too.
This theatre has certainly made national news with it being mentioned on the ABC Primetime show, Fallen Idol! The style is listed as ‘unknown’, but it appears to have an atmospheric interior.
I was told there was a downtown theatre in Kane. Does anyone know more about this one?
Darren: Thank you for taking the time to give us a tour of your “grand” theatre! Next time we’ll check out the Warner Brothers brass coat of arms!
John: I see on your profile page that you are in Hermitage PA which is near Sharon PA. What is the current status with the Columbia Theatre?
Henry: A friend of mine in Charlotte NC knew Mr. VanCamp and I recently met the current organist during the 75th anniversary celebration on December 26th, 2004.
To see theatre photos go to
www.agilitynut.com/theatres.html
Bryan: One must register to read the Chicago Tribune article so could you post it on CT?
Go to www.agilitynut.com to check out other photos!
Is this theatre atmospheric? On the official website the color photo looks like it may be atmospheric?
GREAT PHOTOS!
Norelco: Next January I will make the Tampa trip!
What was the year this theatre opened and I wonder if it could be returned to a single screen cinema?
New Castle is the home of Zambelli Fireworks so I would like to think that that major company could/would lend their financial support to the restoration of the Castle Theatre!
A VERY good article and thanks so very much for sharing it with us! My favorite theatre architect is John Eberson and my favorite decor is atmospheric and art deco so found your article of great interest!
Gary: Interesting website that is full of information and great photos! The City of Flint is fortunate to have an Eberson /atmospheric theatre downtown. Another example is the Town of Butler PA where there was an Eberson/art deco theatre, but it no longer exists….a PNC bank can be found there now!
“Eberson’s magic lives on.” What a wonderful quote to read and bears repeating! Congrats to Tampa and all who cared enough!
I used to live in FL and over the years went to Tampa, but wasn’t into theatres then or I would have made a special trip across the state just to see this Eberson/atmospheric cinema treasure!
Matt: Always nice to read a post from you, our Savannah Theatre Jukebox Journey Man! Please email me at as I wish to discuss a future trip to Savannah in the fall. Thanks. and I’m excited that our area will, for the first time, get the RCMH’s Christmas Spectacular!!
lostmemory: I think a church owns the Columbia Theatre, but will find out more information upon a visit to my husband’s hometown and hopefully a tour of the theatre.
“New Castle is historically significant in that it is the home of the original Warner theater, dating back to 1907.” Does this historically significant theatre still exist in New Castle today? The following website will give information about the Harry M. Warner Film Festival to be held in New Castle PA and on the campus of Slippery Rock University in Slippery Rock PA.
http://academics.sru.edu/warner/index.htm
Behind the front facade of today is there anything worth saving? To compare ‘what was then’ and ‘what is now’ one would think it isn’t the same building? Windows are gone or covered up and marquee is certainly gone! Hope a local can tell us more and can take interior photos, but one must contact the owner of the building to get inside!
Great questions and I hope we get some answers! Dwodeyla: Someone should take some photos before it’s too late! And I can’t believe the before and after photos of this once great theatre!
This theatre has been brought to the attention of CT members and I, for one, feel it should be saved as I don’t think another parking lot is what the community needs for their downtown ‘development’!
frenchjr25: I can’t seem to bring up the geocities.com site for the Wooster Theatre/demolition. Yes, such a shame that an art deco, single screen theatre in a college town would be demolished for a tacky jewelry store. Very sad! I’ve been to the town, but was before my interest in theatres, but did tour the Cat’s Meow business that is headquartered in Wooster.