If the Camelot is just closed, perhaps there is hope for this theatre in a college town and in a town that has alot to offer as the downtown area is alive and well!
After reading this theatre’s life history it is truly amazing that it still with us today. Many theatres with less history don’t make it, but this one survived through many changes.
This town has a very quaint downtown area and so it’s sad to read that Greenville doesn’t have at least one quaint single screen theatre. Greenville has alot to offer along with having several institutions of higher learning.
I assume the marquee is still there to add to the theatre ‘feel’ though a bookstore now? I’m sure they use the marquee as a marketing/advertising ‘tool’! I know I would to advertise current best sellers, etc. that are in the store/theater!
Steven: When I read your “sister” post I thought I was about to read that the theatre at 30 East Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale was still open, but sadly you wrote……“It too was demolished….” :–(
“…..the developer to rethink the proposed parking lot strategy.” Well, it’s nice to know that some history theatre shows a developer who actually did rethink the proposed parking lot stragegy! Amazing!
Yes, I certainly agree…..“still better than the alternative which is a dark theatre or a wrecking ball”. So there WAS another nice single screen theatre in Shaker Heights? Too bad at least one of them couldn’t have survived as a single screen since it is Shaker Heights, afterall! Believe one of the current American Idol contestants is from Shaker Heights….Scott Savol!
What a wonderful atmospheric theatre in Kalamazoo MI so I sure hope the folks of Kalamazoo appreciate what they have there! I know I would be very appreciative! Wonder if they give tours? If not, they certainly should!
lostmemory: Yes, July is the month and the 14th is the date, but NOT the year….would you believe 1946? Which ‘related website link above’ as I’m very anxious to “Take the Flash Tour”?
“Today, the Uptown is one of the Midwest’s finest restored historic movie palaces.” Sure is nice to read about this RESTORED historic theater! Then to read….“The ceiling featured a field of twinkling stars, drifting clouds, and for a time, mechanical birds.” is really quite something as I’ve never read about the addition of “mechanical birds”.
6482! That is the number of single screen theatres listed on Cinema Treasures!
If it was one of the best theatres in town, can’t it be again? First thing would be to return it to a single screen venue though!
Any photos anyone?
If the Camelot is just closed, perhaps there is hope for this theatre in a college town and in a town that has alot to offer as the downtown area is alive and well!
Will be in Savannah over Easter weekend so will check out all of these Savannah theatres including the Sushi restaurant with original theatre ceiling!
Savannah is in GA not SC…sorry! Need to brush up on my geography!
Anyone have photos they could contribute?
After reading this theatre’s life history it is truly amazing that it still with us today. Many theatres with less history don’t make it, but this one survived through many changes.
Would love to see this theatre in person as it has been described as showing similar interior to the unrestored Carolina Theatre in Charlotte NC.
Christian: Thanks for the marquee information.
I’m not that familiar with Greenville to know where any of these theatres were located, but would think they would have been in the downtown area.
This town has a very quaint downtown area and so it’s sad to read that Greenville doesn’t have at least one quaint single screen theatre. Greenville has alot to offer along with having several institutions of higher learning.
Would like to know the address of this theatre? Was it in the quaint tree-lined downtown area?
Why isn’t the Savannah included on the SC list site yet when typing in the word Savannah I can find this site?
And now I may be seeing “Jukebox Journey” at the Savannah over Easter weekend! Check out the website to learn more about this fun show!
I assume the marquee is still there to add to the theatre ‘feel’ though a bookstore now? I’m sure they use the marquee as a marketing/advertising ‘tool’! I know I would to advertise current best sellers, etc. that are in the store/theater!
Caro: DITTO! “……while it would have been nice if the Alabama had been able to remain a theater, I much prefer this to having it simply torn down.”
Steven: When I read your “sister” post I thought I was about to read that the theatre at 30 East Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale was still open, but sadly you wrote……“It too was demolished….” :–(
“…..the developer to rethink the proposed parking lot strategy.” Well, it’s nice to know that some history theatre shows a developer who actually did rethink the proposed parking lot stragegy! Amazing!
Yes, I certainly agree…..“still better than the alternative which is a dark theatre or a wrecking ball”. So there WAS another nice single screen theatre in Shaker Heights? Too bad at least one of them couldn’t have survived as a single screen since it is Shaker Heights, afterall! Believe one of the current American Idol contestants is from Shaker Heights….Scott Savol!
What a wonderful atmospheric theatre in Kalamazoo MI so I sure hope the folks of Kalamazoo appreciate what they have there! I know I would be very appreciative! Wonder if they give tours? If not, they certainly should!
Thanks as I’d take 1966, but the truth of the matter is that the numbers are 1.9.4.6. Will take the flash tour now!
lostmemory: Yes, July is the month and the 14th is the date, but NOT the year….would you believe 1946? Which ‘related website link above’ as I’m very anxious to “Take the Flash Tour”?
“Today, the Uptown is one of the Midwest’s finest restored historic movie palaces.” Sure is nice to read about this RESTORED historic theater! Then to read….“The ceiling featured a field of twinkling stars, drifting clouds, and for a time, mechanical birds.” is really quite something as I’ve never read about the addition of “mechanical birds”.
AND it has a theatre organ on a lift and an orchestra pit! Oh my!