“It was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 and its exterior retains most of its original decorative elements.”
Can anyone answer a question for me? How can a building that has been named to the National Register of Historic Places be torn down? I know this has happened in other cities and find it very disturbing.
Wheelieman/Peter: Under Indiana there are 100 theatres listed and 2 of them are called Indiana Theatre….one is in Indianapolis and the other is in Terre Haute.
Wheelieman: Thanks for posting Peter’s letter as it is so nice to read words from a 10 year old who is interested in old cinemas. Though the Indiana Theater is in Pennsylvania, I’m sure there are several theatres in Indiana that Peter can research, but probably not under that name…Indiana.
See in the photo print that it’s spelled Krause. It sure has an art deco facade and probably should have its own link/page as it’s the only Rothacker theatre not listed here.
TC: I totally agree and thanks for correcting my website error on the Tower link. Noticed that the Alvina Kraus Theatre is also Krause in the text so wonder which spelling is correct?
TC: Yes, indeed. Thanks for the correction. The Alvina Kraus Theatre isn’t included on the CT site, but the print can be seen on the artist’s home page if anyone is interested in purchasing a print of that theatre. Thanks again TC for bringing the print site to the attention of the CT members. I plan to purchase the Indiana print as it’s near my husband’s hometown, Brookville PA (Columbia Theatre). Also recall a theatre in East Brady PA, but don’t recall the name. We went there on a date as it was also in the western PA section of the state.
TC: I posted the above website on the Tower Theatre page…hope that’s okay as I see that you have added this information for all the other Rothacker theatres listed on CT. Yet I couldn’t find a page for the Alvina Kraus Theatre though. I’m glad that these prints are being presented to the members of Cinema Treasures as I’m sure many will purchase a favorite(s).
I just checked the Pheasant Run website and they do have a theatre in which you can take a virtual tour. I suppose this theatre venue is in competition with the Arcada, but in a city that size there is room for everyone. And the Arcada has what is called ‘charm’ which I don’t think the Pheasant Run theatre will ever have although it is very nice. If interested, the website is www.pheasantrun.com
I just contacted Mr. Rothacker via email so he is well aware or soon will be of his name being posted here! If I hear from him, I’ll post his reply here.
The following post/website address was cut and pasted from the Indiana Theatre #2996 page and if someone wants to contact George Rothacker to perhaps paint the St. Charles as a fundraiser this is where you’d find him thanks to CT member, “TC”. His work is colorful and very well done!
Yes, the Indiana Theatre is also on the above site. They are all beautiful, but especially the snowfall scene of the Indiana! I haven’t checked yet, but just wondered if all of the theatres that are featured as prints are on this cinema treasures website?
It’s amazing to me how these theatre organs disappear and then can’t be find/located so they can be returned to their rightful spot in a restored theatre. :–(
Sam_e: I sure agree with your FLW/Larkin accessment! Buffalo will NEVER live down what happened to that Larkin Administrative Building. BTW, are you aware of the annual Larkin Expo? A friend of mine, Jerome Puma is very involved with that event each year so if you want additional information I can provide it for you via Jerry. Also, through eBay last year I purchased a Larkin cold creme jar (no lid though) that I treasure and have colorful Lake Erie beach glass in it now.
Elvis Sighting…..In the 50’s Elvis appeared at the Carolina Theatre in Charlotte NC and just before he died I saw Elvis, in concert, at the former West Palm Beach Auditorium in West Palm Beach FL. It’s an experience I will NEVER forget!
I am very good friends with the couple who started Claddagh and communicate with them quite often so will let them know of the recent New Angola Theatre Cinema Treasures posts.
And thank goodness we have a photo of this theatre as it is gone forever now. Sad to see a photo though of boarded up windows. :–(
“It was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 and its exterior retains most of its original decorative elements.”
Can anyone answer a question for me? How can a building that has been named to the National Register of Historic Places be torn down? I know this has happened in other cities and find it very disturbing.
Wheelieman/Peter: Under Indiana there are 100 theatres listed and 2 of them are called Indiana Theatre….one is in Indianapolis and the other is in Terre Haute.
Wheelieman: Thanks for posting Peter’s letter as it is so nice to read words from a 10 year old who is interested in old cinemas. Though the Indiana Theater is in Pennsylvania, I’m sure there are several theatres in Indiana that Peter can research, but probably not under that name…Indiana.
I feel that with the Pheasant Run live entertainment venue there should be a movie theatre venue in the town, but just my humble opinion!
See in the photo print that it’s spelled Krause. It sure has an art deco facade and probably should have its own link/page as it’s the only Rothacker theatre not listed here.
TC: I totally agree and thanks for correcting my website error on the Tower link. Noticed that the Alvina Kraus Theatre is also Krause in the text so wonder which spelling is correct?
TC: Yes, indeed. Thanks for the correction. The Alvina Kraus Theatre isn’t included on the CT site, but the print can be seen on the artist’s home page if anyone is interested in purchasing a print of that theatre. Thanks again TC for bringing the print site to the attention of the CT members. I plan to purchase the Indiana print as it’s near my husband’s hometown, Brookville PA (Columbia Theatre). Also recall a theatre in East Brady PA, but don’t recall the name. We went there on a date as it was also in the western PA section of the state.
TC: I posted the above website on the Tower Theatre page…hope that’s okay as I see that you have added this information for all the other Rothacker theatres listed on CT. Yet I couldn’t find a page for the Alvina Kraus Theatre though. I’m glad that these prints are being presented to the members of Cinema Treasures as I’m sure many will purchase a favorite(s).
You can buy a print of the theater at this link:
http://www.georgerothacker.com/ga1.detail.7.html
http://www.jamesdean.com/community/festival/
James Dean’s Indiana hometown was Fairmount.
I just checked the Pheasant Run website and they do have a theatre in which you can take a virtual tour. I suppose this theatre venue is in competition with the Arcada, but in a city that size there is room for everyone. And the Arcada has what is called ‘charm’ which I don’t think the Pheasant Run theatre will ever have although it is very nice. If interested, the website is www.pheasantrun.com
Most cities give an email address, etc. for their Mayor on a city website so I would think that information for the St. Charles Mayor would be on it!
I just contacted Mr. Rothacker via email so he is well aware or soon will be of his name being posted here! If I hear from him, I’ll post his reply here.
The following post/website address was cut and pasted from the Indiana Theatre #2996 page and if someone wants to contact George Rothacker to perhaps paint the St. Charles as a fundraiser this is where you’d find him thanks to CT member, “TC”. His work is colorful and very well done!
“You can buy a print of the theater at this link:
http://www.georgerothacker.com/ga1.detail.10.html
posted by TC on Feb 10, 2005 at 2:28pm”
Yes, the Indiana Theatre is also on the above site. They are all beautiful, but especially the snowfall scene of the Indiana! I haven’t checked yet, but just wondered if all of the theatres that are featured as prints are on this cinema treasures website?
TC: Thanks so much for this print site as there are several to choose from including the art deco Riviera!
Sam_e: Thanks for posting your theatre organ knowledge as it is most interesting!
Sam_e: I agree! What a bunch of strange idol wha-ta-bes! I do have a few favorites that I believe will make the race to the final round though!
Has an email/regular mail address been posted for the Mayor of St. Charles, Sue Klinkhamer?
It’s amazing to me how these theatre organs disappear and then can’t be find/located so they can be returned to their rightful spot in a restored theatre. :–(
Sam_e: I sure agree with your FLW/Larkin accessment! Buffalo will NEVER live down what happened to that Larkin Administrative Building. BTW, are you aware of the annual Larkin Expo? A friend of mine, Jerome Puma is very involved with that event each year so if you want additional information I can provide it for you via Jerry. Also, through eBay last year I purchased a Larkin cold creme jar (no lid though) that I treasure and have colorful Lake Erie beach glass in it now.
Elvis Sighting…..In the 50’s Elvis appeared at the Carolina Theatre in Charlotte NC and just before he died I saw Elvis, in concert, at the former West Palm Beach Auditorium in West Palm Beach FL. It’s an experience I will NEVER forget!
Chris: Keep us all posted on what develops with your investigative research in regards to the King of Rock and Roll.
I am very good friends with the couple who started Claddagh and communicate with them quite often so will let them know of the recent New Angola Theatre Cinema Treasures posts.