Chuck: I’ve seen this former cinema and the last I knew it was going to be some sort of art venue/gallery. If I find the website for this concept, I will email. A NC artist friend of mine might know the current status, too.
Go to www.wqln.com and click on “radio” then “Weekend All Things Erie” to hear a great interview by Kim Young with Barb Hauck who wrote a book about the Warner Theatre in Erie PA. The link below will take you to the book site and allow you to order.
Granada: Thanks for the updated information on this theatre. It would be grand if this theatre could be restored for future generations and for those of us who recall the older art deco theatres when they were new and vital to so many communities. My former hometown theatre was art deco and I miss it every day.
I just learned of this venue after researching Conneaut Lake Park…have interest not only in theatres, but amusement parks, too. Please go to www.conneautlakepark.com and sign up for free to vote for the restoration of their wooden roller coaster, the Blue Streak through the Pepsi Refresh Everything project. The Blue Streak is one of only 2 left in the country like it….the other one is somewhere in Colorado! Thanks so very much!!
MJM: Nice to know that you live in Avon and can give us updated reports. BTW, my email is if you wish to chat about the Park. In the meantime, I haven’t heard back from a former classmate about the theatre. It would be interesting to learn what happened to the seats. I know that the Hollywood Theatre in Gowanda NY is being restored and those seats are being redone by local prisoners or so the story goes.
MJM: The tragic, but historical part of the story for this theatre was included at the top of this link when this theatre was first posted by Richard Grow. Perhaps he will be able to give a current update and tell us that the theatre is again…a theatre.
MJM: The person who would probably be able to tell you about the current status of this theater is no longer a member so perhaps someone will post some continued information. I do have a former classmate who lives in Avon so she might be able to shed some light….stay tuned.
Chuck: I wondered about the word “country” vs “county”! None the less, I hope that the Palace is able to make their roof remains and get back to normal operations soon!
I just send the Palace Theatre an email that reads:
“All of us on the theatre internet site, Cinema Treasures wishes the historical Palace Theatre the very best after being damaged from a recent tornado on June 5, 2010.”
Though Lost Memory is no longer a CT member, I wish to thank him for the photos he posted in 2008 of this theatre with a now damaged roof. I wish the Palace well and hope that it is able to reopen in the very near future!
Merrie: Thanks for your personal email and it is wonderful to have you aboard! Welcome!
I’ve visited this theatre and it is a must-see when in Lakeland FL.
The site with artist’s rendering is posted with a Jan 11, 2010 comment.
Chuck: I’ve seen this former cinema and the last I knew it was going to be some sort of art venue/gallery. If I find the website for this concept, I will email. A NC artist friend of mine might know the current status, too.
Irv: Great post!
I would love to see a photo of this theatre by someone/anyone since longtime dedicated CT member, Lost Memory isn’t around to provide it. Thanks.
The home page for CT has the video posted by Ross Melnick about the Roxy and the folks of Langdon ND who love their main street theatre!
http://cinematreasures.org/
saps: Sorry I missed tonight’s NBC broadcast.
Go to www.wqln.com and click on “radio” then “Weekend All Things Erie” to hear a great interview by Kim Young with Barb Hauck who wrote a book about the Warner Theatre in Erie PA. The link below will take you to the book site and allow you to order.
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Granada: Thanks for the updated information on this theatre. It would be grand if this theatre could be restored for future generations and for those of us who recall the older art deco theatres when they were new and vital to so many communities. My former hometown theatre was art deco and I miss it every day.
I just learned of this venue after researching Conneaut Lake Park…have interest not only in theatres, but amusement parks, too. Please go to www.conneautlakepark.com and sign up for free to vote for the restoration of their wooden roller coaster, the Blue Streak through the Pepsi Refresh Everything project. The Blue Streak is one of only 2 left in the country like it….the other one is somewhere in Colorado! Thanks so very much!!
The exterior is a material called Vitrolite.
tisloews: Glad you liked the video posted by Lost Memory who, btw, is no longer a contributing CT member and our great loss!
RickB: A CT friend of mine just sent me the article….very nice.
If a church owns this former theatre, I hope it doesn’t look like the photo!
My friends who live in Youngsville have now given me a photo of this former Blatt Bros. theatre.
MJM: Nice to know that you live in Avon and can give us updated reports. BTW, my email is if you wish to chat about the Park. In the meantime, I haven’t heard back from a former classmate about the theatre. It would be interesting to learn what happened to the seats. I know that the Hollywood Theatre in Gowanda NY is being restored and those seats are being redone by local prisoners or so the story goes.
MJM: The tragic, but historical part of the story for this theatre was included at the top of this link when this theatre was first posted by Richard Grow. Perhaps he will be able to give a current update and tell us that the theatre is again…a theatre.
MJM: The person who would probably be able to tell you about the current status of this theater is no longer a member so perhaps someone will post some continued information. I do have a former classmate who lives in Avon so she might be able to shed some light….stay tuned.
CWalczak: Thanks for posting the article!!
I just learned that a recent article was in the Pittsburgh paper concerning this theatre.
Chuck: I wondered about the word “country” vs “county”! None the less, I hope that the Palace is able to make their roof remains and get back to normal operations soon!
Chuck: I agree, but in the meantime I thought an email of concern would show our support during their time of upheaval.
I just send the Palace Theatre an email that reads:
“All of us on the theatre internet site, Cinema Treasures wishes the historical Palace Theatre the very best after being damaged from a recent tornado on June 5, 2010.”
Though Lost Memory is no longer a CT member, I wish to thank him for the photos he posted in 2008 of this theatre with a now damaged roof. I wish the Palace well and hope that it is able to reopen in the very near future!