Theater was opened by Bob and Pam Cox in the summer of 1967 using the seats, projector and rewinds from the former Mayflower Theater in Florence, KS (which was 150 miles away).
The theatre had a 2 manual Reuter Organ. In 1967 the, then shuttered, theater’s, projector, seats and rewinds were shipped 150 miles to Kiowa, KS where they were used in the Chief Theatre.
Uploaded the image of a 1916 postcard, a 1918 photo showing the presence of an African Animal act and a February 1921 page from the Caledonian Record on which an ad for the Premier appeared.
The newspaper article announcing the opening of the Grove in 1937, a portion of which I’ve uploaded, indicates that the Palace then closed and the manager transferred to the new venue.
Please refer to the portion of the newspaper coverage I’ve uploaded of the opening of the Grove in which the signboard appears. The film is Midnight Madonna. It is my contention that Midnight Madonna was the opening feature and the ad in the photo section was for a later presentation.
We’re talking location. Big bucks for 7th Avenue frontage. As far as the move is concerned they relocated the facade of the Empire on 42nd Street. And elsewhere on CT there is the tale of the theatre that was rotated.
Uploaded a photo of the New Theatre. The caption in the source says the photo was from 1914 but also identifies it as the Fox despite the name New Theatre on the building. That’s two for two.
According to my source 1962 was the last year for the Elstun. It then functioned as a furniture store until it burnt in 1992. The building was demolished in 1955.
Historical note: Some sources say this theatre was in Mt. Washington. Mount Washington is one of 52 communities within Greater Cincinnati. Another is Anderson Township. CT lists theatres in that community. There are probably also other examples.
Uploaded a photo of the Sun by Paul Petoskey which appears on the Water Winter Wonderland site.
Uploaded an ad from the days when it was the Port Outdoor Theatre.
Uploaded a photo of the Grafton from the Historical Societies Facebook page. Bears no resemblance to the 1946 design sketch.
Uploaded a photo by Wade Moore. This has got to be the best looking of the onbase theatres I’ve seen.
Theater was opened by Bob and Pam Cox in the summer of 1967 using the seats, projector and rewinds from the former Mayflower Theater in Florence, KS (which was 150 miles away).
The theatre had a 2 manual Reuter Organ. In 1967 the, then shuttered, theater’s, projector, seats and rewinds were shipped 150 miles to Kiowa, KS where they were used in the Chief Theatre.
They opened when the owmer thought it was viable. It wasn’t.
Uploaded the image of a 1916 postcard, a 1918 photo showing the presence of an African Animal act and a February 1921 page from the Caledonian Record on which an ad for the Premier appeared.
Uploaded the image of an ad which appeared in the July 3, 1920 Caledonian-Record. Love the caption: “Photo Plays for Particular People”.
The Erie Theatre mentioned in the overview became the Antlers.
Theatre ads in the photo section say Breed not Breed’s. Should be that way on CT.
Uploaded a photo from the New York Public Library Digital Collection of “Breed Hall”.
Found a 1915 reference as Colonial; a 1917 as Breed.
Uploaded a 1915 ad for the Family Theatre. Don’t really know where it belongs but Joe Vogel mentioned it in the comments for the Rex.
The newspaper article announcing the opening of the Grove in 1937, a portion of which I’ve uploaded, indicates that the Palace then closed and the manager transferred to the new venue.
Please refer to the portion of the newspaper coverage I’ve uploaded of the opening of the Grove in which the signboard appears. The film is Midnight Madonna. It is my contention that Midnight Madonna was the opening feature and the ad in the photo section was for a later presentation.
Uploaded a copy of the April 1942 schedule. Note that the Grove was referred to as “The Theatre Beautiful”.
Uploaded a current picture of the former theatre. It has had numerous iterations since its closure: Ben Franklin, furniture, pizza restaurant.
Uploaded a photo as the Hollywood.
From what I’ve been reading on CT AMC theatres are like the ones of the former UA; not known for good maintenance.
The Metro was a reverse theatre. When you entered your back was to the screen.
See the Dooley Theatre on CT for the continued saga of the new theatre opened by Rene E. Stone mentioned in the overview.
We’re talking location. Big bucks for 7th Avenue frontage. As far as the move is concerned they relocated the facade of the Empire on 42nd Street. And elsewhere on CT there is the tale of the theatre that was rotated.
The Sooner is reported to be haunted by the apparition of a White Veiled Lady. Others have said they heard the crys of a baby.
Uploaded a photo of the New Theatre. The caption in the source says the photo was from 1914 but also identifies it as the Fox despite the name New Theatre on the building. That’s two for two.
According to my source 1962 was the last year for the Elstun. It then functioned as a furniture store until it burnt in 1992. The building was demolished in 1955.
Historical note: Some sources say this theatre was in Mt. Washington. Mount Washington is one of 52 communities within Greater Cincinnati. Another is Anderson Township. CT lists theatres in that community. There are probably also other examples.
Whole area is now a huge parking lot.