Sharp period photos of the Erie exterior and interior leave no dought as to what this theatre looked like before and after the remodel job. To see images type in word “erie” … View link
These 1939 photos prove you ain’t kidding about this being a fabulous theatre for a small town. That fancy horseshoe balcony and those elegant box seats hint that the Pettit had opera house roots. Type in word “pettit” to see exterior & interior shots. View link
These rare 1936 exterior/interior photographs of the Morgan Theatre reveal the Italian style glory of the former opera house. To view images type in word “morgan”, then search … View link
Yes indeed, there surely was once a State Theatre in Seminole, and here are 1936 photos to prove it. To view exterior/interior photos type in word “theatre” … View link
The Stovall Theatre’s western theme was carried throughout the interior too. To see June 22, 1950, grand opening photos type in word “stovall”, then go search … View link
Basically the Criterion Theatre Building was quite modest in design, and no amount of dressy maruquees and signs could disguise this stark fact. See for yourself, type in word “criterion”, then search … View link
Obviously a favorite pastime of Plaza owners was to change marquee signage. To see a period photo of the Plaza in one of its many incarnations type in word “plaza”, then hit search … View link
At one time or another this cinema must have been known as the Kihikah Theatre. Look at this 1963 snapshot and see what you think, type in word “kihikah”, then search … View link
Even during the early years of the last century merchant sign space caused congestion. To look at a really good Empress Theatre period photo type in word “empress”, then search … View link
One look and this handsome little theatre became one of my favorites. It looks like a Chicago Northside movie palace, only in miniature! Take a look yourself by typing in word “arcadia”, then hit enter … View link
Oklahoma Hisorical Society Archives presents this 1932 shot of the Rio Theatre. Just OK? It is great the way Spanish Adobe styling flowed gracefully to form Southwestern patterns. I love this one!
Type in word “rio”, then search … View link
Originally the Plaza Theatre had cast plaster decoration, but a streamline redo changed the place and gave it all the charm of a bus station. To see before/after pictures type in word “plaza”, then search … View link
The OHS site is a bit vague on this theatre’s order of names. It is an established fact this theatre opened 1902 as the Oklah. It seems the name changed to Liberty after Odeon marquee and signage was moved over another theatre. Or was it named Liberty before it became the Odeon?
One thing is certain, two different Bartlesville theatres were named Odeon.
For a nice arial view of the Tower Drive-In Theater type in word “tower” on this link … View link
On this page you will also be able to see the Ramsey Tower designed by Walter W. Ahlschlager who created the NYC Roxy Theater.
The WKY Radio Kilgen pipe organ may be of interest too.
Below site has good 1939 photos of the Ritz Theatre. Auditorium views exactly match above 2/6/06 description. In search area type in word “ritz”, then enter. View link
On below site can be seen a 1939 photo of the Dollhouse when it was still the Art Deco styled RKO Delta Theatre. In search field type in word “delta”, then hit enter. View link
No argument can be made that Paramount operated some of the most opulent movie palaces. It can also be said that they profited from some really crappy small theatres too, like this relic from the nickelodeon era that somehow lasted until TV put it out of business.
On this site type in word “paramount” to see vintage pix. View link
It is believed, by this author, that the Paramount Theatre listed as bing in Altus was actualy the one located in Bristow.
This 1965 photo clearly illustrates the Italian flair of the Lawton Theatre. To view photo type in word “theatre”, then search …
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Below can be found vintage exterior and interior photographs of the Ritz Theatre. Type in word “ritz” to view images …
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Sharp period photos of the Erie exterior and interior leave no dought as to what this theatre looked like before and after the remodel job. To see images type in word “erie” …
View link
These 1939 photos prove you ain’t kidding about this being a fabulous theatre for a small town. That fancy horseshoe balcony and those elegant box seats hint that the Pettit had opera house roots. Type in word “pettit” to see exterior & interior shots.
View link
These rare 1936 exterior/interior photographs of the Morgan Theatre reveal the Italian style glory of the former opera house. To view images type in word “morgan”, then search …
View link
These exterior and (rare) interior shots uncover vaudeville roots for the Blaine Theatre. To view 1936 & 1940 photos type in word “blaine”…
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Yes indeed, there surely was once a State Theatre in Seminole, and here are 1936 photos to prove it. To view exterior/interior photos type in word “theatre” …
View link
The Stovall Theatre’s western theme was carried throughout the interior too. To see June 22, 1950, grand opening photos type in word “stovall”, then go search …
View link
Basically the Criterion Theatre Building was quite modest in design, and no amount of dressy maruquees and signs could disguise this stark fact. See for yourself, type in word “criterion”, then search …
View link
To view rare 1930s and 1950s photos of the beautiful Poncan Theatre interior type in word “poncan”, then use search function …
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Obviously a favorite pastime of Plaza owners was to change marquee signage. To see a period photo of the Plaza in one of its many incarnations type in word “plaza”, then hit search …
View link
At one time or another this cinema must have been known as the Kihikah Theatre. Look at this 1963 snapshot and see what you think, type in word “kihikah”, then search …
View link
Even during the early years of the last century merchant sign space caused congestion. To look at a really good Empress Theatre period photo type in word “empress”, then search …
View link
See for yourself period shots of the Temple exterior & interior. Type in word “temple”, then hit search …
View link
One look and this handsome little theatre became one of my favorites. It looks like a Chicago Northside movie palace, only in miniature! Take a look yourself by typing in word “arcadia”, then hit enter …
View link
Oklahoma Hisorical Society Archives presents this 1932 shot of the Rio Theatre. Just OK? It is great the way Spanish Adobe styling flowed gracefully to form Southwestern patterns. I love this one!
Type in word “rio”, then search …
View link
And these photos do tell a story. Was this originally the 1906 Howell Theatre? You decide by typing in word “ritz”, then hit enter …
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Vintage 1936 photos of the Rex Theatre can be seen by typing in word “rex”, then search …
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Originally the Plaza Theatre had cast plaster decoration, but a streamline redo changed the place and gave it all the charm of a bus station. To see before/after pictures type in word “plaza”, then search …
View link
To view above mentioned image type in word “paramount”, then search …
View link
The OHS site is a bit vague on this theatre’s order of names. It is an established fact this theatre opened 1902 as the Oklah. It seems the name changed to Liberty after Odeon marquee and signage was moved over another theatre. Or was it named Liberty before it became the Odeon?
One thing is certain, two different Bartlesville theatres were named Odeon.
For a nice arial view of the Tower Drive-In Theater type in word “tower” on this link …
View link
On this page you will also be able to see the Ramsey Tower designed by Walter W. Ahlschlager who created the NYC Roxy Theater.
The WKY Radio Kilgen pipe organ may be of interest too.
Below site has good 1939 photos of the Ritz Theatre. Auditorium views exactly match above 2/6/06 description. In search area type in word “ritz”, then enter.
View link
On below site can be seen a 1939 photo of the Dollhouse when it was still the Art Deco styled RKO Delta Theatre. In search field type in word “delta”, then hit enter.
View link
No argument can be made that Paramount operated some of the most opulent movie palaces. It can also be said that they profited from some really crappy small theatres too, like this relic from the nickelodeon era that somehow lasted until TV put it out of business.
On this site type in word “paramount” to see vintage pix.
View link
It is believed, by this author, that the Paramount Theatre listed as bing in Altus was actualy the one located in Bristow.