Built by the Oddfellows in 1897 it was originally the Alhambra Opera House. I’ve uploaded a postcard image of the Opera House currently being offered on eBay and a later photo of the facade of the building proclaiming the date it was erected.
Uploaded an ad for the Benoit Theatres including the, then, Lily. Except for the Atwood’s, Ashland and Glasgo Hall all are on Cinema Treasures. It is presumed that those three venues were actually company recreational buildings at the textile mills since the historical society can find no references to them.
The Atwood’s, Ashland and Glasgo Hall theatres mentioned in the ad are not on Cinema Treasures. They were probably venues in company buildings at the textile mills. The local historian can find no references to them.
The Atwood’s, Glasgo Hall and Ashland venues are not on Cinema Treasures nor can the local historian find references to them. They may have just been housed in one of the company buildings at the local textile mill.
I have uploaded a 1938 image of a photo of a theatre marquee in Circleville, OH which is being offered on eBay. Having looked at images of the other theatres in town which are on Cinema Treasures and a current Google street view I believe it is of the Circle. Real estate offerings show a building date of 1900.
Uploaded an earlier photo showing the Booth at the intersection of Shubert Alley and West 45th Street. Note the original vertical which read “The” Booth. Also uploaded a recent view of the 45th Street facade.
It is highly likely that the building at the above address is the same one damaged in the earthquake when you look at current photos. The real estate listing, however, shows it as 1928 construction.
I believe it ceased operations in 1933 because of the massive destruction in Long Beach due to a severe earthquake. I have uploaded a RPPC Photo Postcard labelled “Home Theatre”. The word Theatre from the marquee is visible in the debris.
Uploaded a photo attributed to 1938 in which a Theatre appears. The Kodiak? From other photos I’ve seen of Kodiak, AK this theatre would have been located just down the street, but on the opposite side, from where the Lyric was subsequently built. Haven’t been able to conclusively assign a name to that street.
Uploaded a photo from the period 1942-1944 by James Denison from his Scrapbook which is part of the Permanent Collection Archives at the Consortium Library at the University of Alaska, Anchorage.
In 1962 or 1963 I attended a performance of How the West Was Won at the Parkway. During the course of the movie the fog began to roll in obliterating the screen. It was announced that after the current reel was finished the performance would resume in the indoor theatre.
The indoor theatre was a totally unfinished space with the rafters and the ceiling exposed. Since the land on which the theatre had been built had been a local airport this was likely a repurposed hangar. Behind the screen, suspended from the ceiling, was a large metal door almost the width of the building. I believe that, on occasion, the door would be opened so that the patrons of the indoor theatre could observe the film being projected on the outdoor screen.
The viewing of the film was not too good indoors since the lens was not properly adjusted; Debbie Reynolds appeared tall and skinny.
Built by the Oddfellows in 1897 it was originally the Alhambra Opera House. I’ve uploaded a postcard image of the Opera House currently being offered on eBay and a later photo of the facade of the building proclaiming the date it was erected.
Uploaded an ad for the Benoit Theatres including the, then, Lily. Except for the Atwood’s, Ashland and Glasgo Hall all are on Cinema Treasures. It is presumed that those three venues were actually company recreational buildings at the textile mills since the historical society can find no references to them.
The Atwood’s, Ashland and Glasgo Hall theatres mentioned in the ad are not on Cinema Treasures. They were probably venues in company buildings at the textile mills. The local historian can find no references to them.
The Atwood’s, Glasgo Hall and Ashland venues are not on Cinema Treasures nor can the local historian find references to them. They may have just been housed in one of the company buildings at the local textile mill.
Michael, I trust you will be adding the Rebel Drive-In to which you refer.
Uploaded a photo of the repurposed Drive-In sign referred to above.
Uploaded a photo of an advertising flyer.
dallasmovietheaters - Re your introduction: the Community in Ravena is not on Cinema Treasures. Nor are any theatres in Schoharie or Middleburgh.
I have uploaded a 1938 image of a photo of a theatre marquee in Circleville, OH which is being offered on eBay. Having looked at images of the other theatres in town which are on Cinema Treasures and a current Google street view I believe it is of the Circle. Real estate offerings show a building date of 1900.
Uploaded photo from remembermichigan.com.
Uploaded an earlier photo showing the Booth at the intersection of Shubert Alley and West 45th Street. Note the original vertical which read “The” Booth. Also uploaded a recent view of the 45th Street facade.
Andy you have a wealth of photos of long lost theatres. I hope you will be able to share them on Cinema Treasures.
Also uploaded a picture of the damaged building from Los Angeles blog.spot.
It is highly likely that the building at the above address is the same one damaged in the earthquake when you look at current photos. The real estate listing, however, shows it as 1928 construction.
I believe it ceased operations in 1933 because of the massive destruction in Long Beach due to a severe earthquake. I have uploaded a RPPC Photo Postcard labelled “Home Theatre”. The word Theatre from the marquee is visible in the debris.
Official name is AMC Dine-In Montclair Place.
Uploaded a photo with the Tivoli vertical among many on Main Street.
Uploaded a photo of a theatre calendar.
Uploaded photo by Pawel Kurnik.
Uploaded a photo attributed to 1938 in which a Theatre appears. The Kodiak? From other photos I’ve seen of Kodiak, AK this theatre would have been located just down the street, but on the opposite side, from where the Lyric was subsequently built. Haven’t been able to conclusively assign a name to that street.
Uploaded a photo from the period 1942-1944 by James Denison from his Scrapbook which is part of the Permanent Collection Archives at the Consortium Library at the University of Alaska, Anchorage.
Uploaded a photo.
kencmcintyre how can say this is not the Orpheum? The sign on the front of the overhang, aka, marquee, says “Orpheum Theater”?
According to a local nothing has been done as yet.
In 1962 or 1963 I attended a performance of How the West Was Won at the Parkway. During the course of the movie the fog began to roll in obliterating the screen. It was announced that after the current reel was finished the performance would resume in the indoor theatre.
The indoor theatre was a totally unfinished space with the rafters and the ceiling exposed. Since the land on which the theatre had been built had been a local airport this was likely a repurposed hangar. Behind the screen, suspended from the ceiling, was a large metal door almost the width of the building. I believe that, on occasion, the door would be opened so that the patrons of the indoor theatre could observe the film being projected on the outdoor screen.
The viewing of the film was not too good indoors since the lens was not properly adjusted; Debbie Reynolds appeared tall and skinny.