This theater was first called the Auditorium and was owned by James B. Shannon. In 1905 it changed to the Strand. A picture is on page 100 of Images of America: Norwich.
Yeah, I saw that. I was reading in Images of America in line at a bookstore and they had many of them. Went to the theatres section. It said it was ornate and had 3 balconies.
I checked out this theater in the City Directories and it goes back to 1880. It seems this theater as well as 2 others were the first theaters which then showed vaudeville and silents years later.
I passed this former theater last week. It was hard since the above picture is not what the building looks like now, at least with the oval windows. The whole long building is there, reminiscent of a scene in the old west. There’s a bunch of shops there and a bike shop on the far left.
The facade of this theater is in Sunday’s New York Times Metro Section regarding a possible new resort being built in Rosendale, a small town of 6,000.
Yep, that last post is true. I was there a few times, talking to locals as well as digging through the local book, “Sand in my Shoes” – a 600+page compilation of various pictures and memories of nearby Walnut and Myrtle Beach (and its resorts) and its land grab of 1959 that all but demolished this last untouched few blocks. You can tell all the condos from here to Silver Sands do not belong.
This Colonial, opened in 1920, was first known as the Strand and when the original Colonial on River Street in Milford Center closed down (still used for offices), the Strand became the Colonial.
It was owned by Mr. Reilley who also played piano there but taken over by Mr. and Mrs. Gill. It was originally owned by their parents. This theater had an overflow just for the summer crowd (closed in the fall) a few doors down called the Tower Theatre which is now part of St. Gabriel’s Church.
There are many stories from the local kids back in the day about the former hotel behind this theater and its seedy strip joint nightclub called “The Sandview Hotel, with its Emerald Room”.
In 1945 or 46, Bob and Viola Elliano purchased the theatre(s) and offered many product giveaways. They also staged bingo events but since they were illegal back then, they were raided by State and local for police for illegal gambling.
The Colonial had a vertical marquee and also had a balcony. The dates this theater closed differ, but the last entry in the book say the mid-1960s and it then became Ann’s Newfield Bakery.
I was watching Letterman and they had audience people on the mic giving their names, occupations and questions. One man said he was the manager of the Fargo Theatre and Dave asked if it was first or second-run. The owner said, revival.
I just passed it the other day. The marquee had nothing really except one event. When I looked in the doors, it looked strangely vacant for some reason. Now I know.
Listed in the New Haven Advocate’s Annual Manual. “A bonafide 1930s movie palace restored in the 1990s to its former magnificence and now serving as a multi-media performing arts center, with a Broadway subscription series…not to mention skads of children’s shows and a summertime film series. A major venue in an out-of-the-way seaside city, you never know if a show will be sold out or desolate; just go with the flow.
This was listed in the New Haven Advocate’s Annual Manual. “Screens themed double features of classic films, often foreign films, on semi-regular Fridays or Saturdays during the semester. There’s another similarly free, worldly and semester-bound (not also double features, though) series across town at SCSU.
This was listed in the New Haven Advocate’s Annual Manual. “Beloved, comfy two-screen theater in downtown Madison that screens indie and foreign flicks. Arnold Gorlick and his staff add care and a personal touch to everything from the sound system to the concessions.”
There’s a pic at the bottom half of the front entrance and marquee with Screen 1 showing Anne Hathaway is Jane Austen, Becoming Jane and Screen 2 with Broken English, Mature Romantic, Two Days in Paris.
This was mentioned in the New Haven Advocate’s Annual Manual.
“Beautifully designed modern movie palace. Every city of decent size ought to have a movie theater that shows buzzed-about current art-house/indie film hits right in the middle of downtown, and this is the one we’ve got. (It happens to throw in its share of blockbusters, too.) Seven theaters. Discounted parking is available across the street at the Temple Street garage.
This was mentioned in the New Haven Advocate’s Annual Manual saying, “OUt in the oft-forgotten Foxon part of town, with well-worn seats and decor and accoutrements that create sensation of being trapped in the ‘70s – to its proponents, those are its charms. It’s like the Salvation Army Store of movie theaters, and in line with that analogy, you can see indie and second-run mainstream movies for budget prices.
This was mentioned in the New Haven Advocate’s Annual Manual saying it was “a small, historic hall that, in addition to community theater events, serves as an all-ages music venue for mostly regional acts – folk, punk, blues hardcore, indie rock. Try to verify beforehand who’s playing and when, as the schedule’s been known to change unexpectedly.
This was mentioned in the New Haven Advocate’s Annual Manual a few times.
“Waterbury is home to the Palace Theater…Queen first played "Bohemian Rhapsody” in Waterbury. The Palace hosted Bob Dylan and Frank Sinatra, among other legends. The Palace was restored in 2004 to its historical beauty after a 16-year hiatus and is now in its fourth season.
I didn’t buy it, just read it in line.
Oh yeah, also known as the Yale Theatre.
This theater was first called the Auditorium and was owned by James B. Shannon. In 1905 it changed to the Strand. A picture is on page 100 of Images of America: Norwich.
Yeah, I saw that. I was reading in Images of America in line at a bookstore and they had many of them. Went to the theatres section. It said it was ornate and had 3 balconies.
This theater opened in 1915 and closed in the mid 70s. A picture is in Images of America: Shelton on page 119.
There’s a picture of this theater on page 40 of Images of America: New Haven.
There’s a picture of the Hyperion in Images of America: New Haven on page 12.
I checked out this theater in the City Directories and it goes back to 1880. It seems this theater as well as 2 others were the first theaters which then showed vaudeville and silents years later.
There’s an old photo of this theater on page 24 in Images of America: Fairfield.
The owner was a Mr. Pasho, according to the Images of America book.
I read elsewhere this theater was ornate and had 3 balconies.
You can find more information as I did on these theaters at the Savin Rock Museum.
But you should change this to West Haven as Savin Rock is a destination within the city limits.
I passed this former theater last week. It was hard since the above picture is not what the building looks like now, at least with the oval windows. The whole long building is there, reminiscent of a scene in the old west. There’s a bunch of shops there and a bike shop on the far left.
The facade of this theater is in Sunday’s New York Times Metro Section regarding a possible new resort being built in Rosendale, a small town of 6,000.
Probably not. Go to the Milford Library and/or order the book for a well worth it $50, Sand in My Shoes. You’ll find everything there.
Yep, that last post is true. I was there a few times, talking to locals as well as digging through the local book, “Sand in my Shoes” – a 600+page compilation of various pictures and memories of nearby Walnut and Myrtle Beach (and its resorts) and its land grab of 1959 that all but demolished this last untouched few blocks. You can tell all the condos from here to Silver Sands do not belong.
This Colonial, opened in 1920, was first known as the Strand and when the original Colonial on River Street in Milford Center closed down (still used for offices), the Strand became the Colonial.
It was owned by Mr. Reilley who also played piano there but taken over by Mr. and Mrs. Gill. It was originally owned by their parents. This theater had an overflow just for the summer crowd (closed in the fall) a few doors down called the Tower Theatre which is now part of St. Gabriel’s Church.
There are many stories from the local kids back in the day about the former hotel behind this theater and its seedy strip joint nightclub called “The Sandview Hotel, with its Emerald Room”.
In 1945 or 46, Bob and Viola Elliano purchased the theatre(s) and offered many product giveaways. They also staged bingo events but since they were illegal back then, they were raided by State and local for police for illegal gambling.
The Colonial had a vertical marquee and also had a balcony. The dates this theater closed differ, but the last entry in the book say the mid-1960s and it then became Ann’s Newfield Bakery.
I was watching Letterman and they had audience people on the mic giving their names, occupations and questions. One man said he was the manager of the Fargo Theatre and Dave asked if it was first or second-run. The owner said, revival.
I just passed it the other day. The marquee had nothing really except one event. When I looked in the doors, it looked strangely vacant for some reason. Now I know.
Listed in the New Haven Advocate’s Annual Manual. “A bonafide 1930s movie palace restored in the 1990s to its former magnificence and now serving as a multi-media performing arts center, with a Broadway subscription series…not to mention skads of children’s shows and a summertime film series. A major venue in an out-of-the-way seaside city, you never know if a show will be sold out or desolate; just go with the flow.
This was listed in the New Haven Advocate’s Annual Manual. “Screens themed double features of classic films, often foreign films, on semi-regular Fridays or Saturdays during the semester. There’s another similarly free, worldly and semester-bound (not also double features, though) series across town at SCSU.
This was listed in the New Haven Advocate’s Annual Manual. “Beloved, comfy two-screen theater in downtown Madison that screens indie and foreign flicks. Arnold Gorlick and his staff add care and a personal touch to everything from the sound system to the concessions.”
There’s a pic at the bottom half of the front entrance and marquee with Screen 1 showing Anne Hathaway is Jane Austen, Becoming Jane and Screen 2 with Broken English, Mature Romantic, Two Days in Paris.
This was mentioned in the New Haven Advocate’s Annual Manual.
“Beautifully designed modern movie palace. Every city of decent size ought to have a movie theater that shows buzzed-about current art-house/indie film hits right in the middle of downtown, and this is the one we’ve got. (It happens to throw in its share of blockbusters, too.) Seven theaters. Discounted parking is available across the street at the Temple Street garage.
This was mentioned in the New Haven Advocate’s Annual Manual saying, “OUt in the oft-forgotten Foxon part of town, with well-worn seats and decor and accoutrements that create sensation of being trapped in the ‘70s – to its proponents, those are its charms. It’s like the Salvation Army Store of movie theaters, and in line with that analogy, you can see indie and second-run mainstream movies for budget prices.
This was mentioned in the New Haven Advocate’s Annual Manual saying it was “a small, historic hall that, in addition to community theater events, serves as an all-ages music venue for mostly regional acts – folk, punk, blues hardcore, indie rock. Try to verify beforehand who’s playing and when, as the schedule’s been known to change unexpectedly.
This was mentioned in the New Haven Advocate’s Annual Manual a few times.
“Waterbury is home to the Palace Theater…Queen first played "Bohemian Rhapsody” in Waterbury. The Palace hosted Bob Dylan and Frank Sinatra, among other legends. The Palace was restored in 2004 to its historical beauty after a 16-year hiatus and is now in its fourth season.