Here is a recent photo of the Marietta West. In that I hand only recently found out about this little theatre, I had no idea as to what it looked like. To make sure that this was the former theatre I ran this photo by some Marietta natives. Each confirmed that this was the original theatre building save for the wood paneled façade and each stated that it was a single screen venue.
RETRACTION. THE FORMER THEATRE BUILDING IS STILL INTACT AS OF 12/28/05. In that I had not graced the area in over a decade, I did not recognize the area and missed looking through the cracks. If someone in the Springs area with a camera wouldn’t mind taking a photo of the building and posting it, it will save me the hassle and petrol of having to scout back over there if and when I am back in the Atlanta.
IT’S GONE! Was in the area today and took it own me self to take a drive over to the former theatre to make a couple of photos of it. Imagine my dismay to find that it was swallowed into a sea of asphalt leaving no sign that it ever exited on this celestial ball.
Here is a recent photo of what remains of the former Toco Hills Theatre. Both the marquee and that design thing above were added on to the theatre sometime during the late eighties or early nineties. The original design, if my memory serves me right, was not much different than that of another area EFC theatre, the Miracle.
Here are a couple of recent photos of what remains of the former Georgia Cinerama. Amazing that this building is still standing. Maybe there is hope that it can one day be restored to its former glory. Note the slanted roof and thumb nail design. This building was designed for one purpose only: Cinerama.
The Melrose is currently being renovated and is slated to reopen in 2006 as an art gallery and ballroom. The art gallery will reside in the former theatre lobby with the ballroom with a seating capacity of 500 to 600 situated in the former auditorium. Here is an article from the Nashville Scene with more details and pictures of the development.
Take another view of the photo. The 2815 is listed vertically in the upper right of the building between the Allstate and the Cell C signs. I can’t say with absolute certainty that this is the theatre, but can give you what I know of this building:
It was built in 1950 and initially listed as the Donelson Theatre Building. I haven’t seen any record to date stating that this structure was ever demolished. One individual informed me that the theatre was gutted and the entire structure remodeled and rezoned from a theater/auditorium (54) to an office building (non medical/low-rise) (32) sometime between 1974 and 1979.
Please check it out and let me know your findings. It would be really great if someone could post a photo of the building when it was a theater.
I found a listing for a Varsity Theatre on Oxford St (no street number on file) in Martin. The theatre was built around 1949 and was part of the Ruffin Amusement Company of Covington, TN. Ruffin also managed the Halls Theatre in Halls, TN and the Ritz in Covington, TN.
Got ya. Cinema Treasures was having problems with their main frame during the time I was initially entering this information. Thanks for making the correction on the heading.
Still would appreciate any additional information on the Lafayette.
By chance were either the Princess or the Bohemia part of Craigmile Hall? Craigmile was at one time a live theatre and am curious to know if it ever was a cinema?
Here are a couple of recent photos of the Donelson Theatre. Danny52 is right on the mark in his comment that a casual passerby would never dream it was once a theatre.
Here are a couple of photos of the Merchants Exchange from December 2005.
Here are a couple of interior and exterior shots of the Cobb made last month. Amazing how much of the original theatre is still intact. The current tenants, the 3 Bear Café, have put a lot of effort into it.
Here is a recent photo of the Marietta West. In that I hand only recently found out about this little theatre, I had no idea as to what it looked like. To make sure that this was the former theatre I ran this photo by some Marietta natives. Each confirmed that this was the original theatre building save for the wood paneled façade and each stated that it was a single screen venue.
Here is a photo from Mr. Stan Malone of the Cobb Centre marquee when it was a single screen theatre.
Here is a photo from Mr. Stan Malone of the fantastic Phipps lobby.
RETRACTION. THE FORMER THEATRE BUILDING IS STILL INTACT AS OF 12/28/05. In that I had not graced the area in over a decade, I did not recognize the area and missed looking through the cracks. If someone in the Springs area with a camera wouldn’t mind taking a photo of the building and posting it, it will save me the hassle and petrol of having to scout back over there if and when I am back in the Atlanta.
IT’S GONE! Was in the area today and took it own me self to take a drive over to the former theatre to make a couple of photos of it. Imagine my dismay to find that it was swallowed into a sea of asphalt leaving no sign that it ever exited on this celestial ball.
Here is a recent photo of what remains of the former Toco Hills Theatre. Both the marquee and that design thing above were added on to the theatre sometime during the late eighties or early nineties. The original design, if my memory serves me right, was not much different than that of another area EFC theatre, the Miracle.
Here are a couple of recent photos of what remains of the former Georgia Cinerama. Amazing that this building is still standing. Maybe there is hope that it can one day be restored to its former glory. Note the slanted roof and thumb nail design. This building was designed for one purpose only: Cinerama.
Here are a couple of recent photos of the former North Springs.
Here are a couple of recent photos of the 12 Oaks.
The Melrose is currently being renovated and is slated to reopen in 2006 as an art gallery and ballroom. The art gallery will reside in the former theatre lobby with the ballroom with a seating capacity of 500 to 600 situated in the former auditorium. Here is an article from the Nashville Scene with more details and pictures of the development.
Here are a couple of recent photos of the Thoroughbred.
Here is a WEB page with a circa 1962 photo of the Times Theatre.
Take another view of the photo. The 2815 is listed vertically in the upper right of the building between the Allstate and the Cell C signs. I can’t say with absolute certainty that this is the theatre, but can give you what I know of this building:
It was built in 1950 and initially listed as the Donelson Theatre Building. I haven’t seen any record to date stating that this structure was ever demolished. One individual informed me that the theatre was gutted and the entire structure remodeled and rezoned from a theater/auditorium (54) to an office building (non medical/low-rise) (32) sometime between 1974 and 1979.
Please check it out and let me know your findings. It would be really great if someone could post a photo of the building when it was a theater.
Here are a couple of recent photos of the Regal Bellevue.
Here is a link to a archive photo of the Bankhead.
This might make the search for the photo a bit easier. Excellent site, thanks for sharing it.
I’m game. My forte is data mining and management, and my composition skills are OK. Drop me a line and letta me know how I can help.
I found a listing for a Varsity Theatre on Oxford St (no street number on file) in Martin. The theatre was built around 1949 and was part of the Ruffin Amusement Company of Covington, TN. Ruffin also managed the Halls Theatre in Halls, TN and the Ritz in Covington, TN.
Got ya. Cinema Treasures was having problems with their main frame during the time I was initially entering this information. Thanks for making the correction on the heading.
Still would appreciate any additional information on the Lafayette.
What’s the story? It is listed in the Macon County registry as a commercial theater.
Here are a couple of recent photos of the Rivergate.
By chance were either the Princess or the Bohemia part of Craigmile Hall? Craigmile was at one time a live theatre and am curious to know if it ever was a cinema?
Here are a couple of recent photos of the Donelson Theatre. Danny52 is right on the mark in his comment that a casual passerby would never dream it was once a theatre.