Cruised through Farmington recently. The colorful Allen Theatre facade is now – and apparently has been for years – a marquee for movies playing at the circuit’s other venues.
Historic Route 66 gets all the attention in Tucumcari, while its nearly deserted downtown has one bright spot: the Odeon. Recent pics posted in the Photo section.
Just read in the local paper that in April 2016 Tucumcari will be celebrating Rawhide Days, in honor of the classic TV western series. Location filming for the show took place near Tucumcari. The Odeon Theatre has offered to screen episodes of the series on their big screen. Series star Clint Eastwood has been invited to attend.
I drive over to Cortez in time to see the Fiesta Twin and its signage light show. The upright cycles through a few changes before completely illuminating. New pictures in the Photo section.
This theater has been called the Star Theater for a few years now, and their Facebook page has entries back to 2009. Ongoing renovation has altered the street front. New pictures in the Photo section.
The Caine Mutiny was released in June 1954. Too bad Adrian’s Record Shop isn’t still there.
When did the State become the Flag Theatre? Recent pictures posted to the Photos section.
Current picture of the former Iris in the Photo section.
Diamond Jim was released in September 1935. The State opened in Summer 1936.
Recent pictures of the former Strand Thester in downtown Hutchinson in the Photo section. April 2016.
Recent pictures posted in the Photo section.
Cruised through Farmington recently. The colorful Allen Theatre facade is now – and apparently has been for years – a marquee for movies playing at the circuit’s other venues.
Historic Route 66 gets all the attention in Tucumcari, while its nearly deserted downtown has one bright spot: the Odeon. Recent pics posted in the Photo section.
Picture taken in 2007?
Any history available? Recent picture uploaded to the Photo section.
Just read in the local paper that in April 2016 Tucumcari will be celebrating Rawhide Days, in honor of the classic TV western series. Location filming for the show took place near Tucumcari. The Odeon Theatre has offered to screen episodes of the series on their big screen. Series star Clint Eastwood has been invited to attend.
Recent picture posted in the Photo section.
Recent pictures of the Liberty building posted in the Photo section.
New pictures in the Photo section.
The Kiva awaits a rebirth, as it is obviously shuttered today. New picture in the Photo section.
Recent picture posted of the vintage building standing at the address listed for the long gone Photoplay.
Recent pictures of the building posted in the Photos section.
Recent pictures uploaded to the Photos section.
I drive over to Cortez in time to see the Fiesta Twin and its signage light show. The upright cycles through a few changes before completely illuminating. New pictures in the Photo section.
Drove through Saguache today, and found the Ute sadly shuttered. New pictures in the Photos section.
New pictures of the Liberty posted in the Photos section.
New pics of the Holly in the Photo section.
Recent pictures on the Photos section, including a flyer for a cool silent movie show.
Can anyone shed light on the venue’s history?
This theater has been called the Star Theater for a few years now, and their Facebook page has entries back to 2009. Ongoing renovation has altered the street front. New pictures in the Photo section.