clarkw: “He was still living until a few years ago, at least.” How did you learn this information about Michael DeAngelis? If anyone knows if Mr. DeAngelis is still living, please advise! Thank you.
I’m back reading about this theatre after recently learning of another DeAngelis designed theatre that is to be demolished soon…the Granada Theatre in Beaver Falls PA. The only one that I know that is still open is the Strand in Brockport NY. I plan to see it in 2010!
The zip code for the above Mayor’s office address is 15010-4124. I have also composed my letter to Mayor Karl Boak. Though it will probably be too late to save the Granada I wanted him to know about Cinema Treasures and that the CT membership is not happy about this end of the year theatre news! I hope that many of you decide to write him a letter of regret, too.
“The auditorium was leveled with concrete and divided into tiny shops and offices. Above the suspended ceiling, the auditorium was left largely intact.” This quote was taken from the site http://www.spyndoctors.com/krooners.html
I can’t quite picture how this all must have looked…the word, strange comes to mind and very disturbing to think that the citizens of Beaver Falls didn’t band together to save this theatre. Even after it was closed for 13 years it was completely intact then and wouldn’t have taken much to restore it….then!
“This of course is on top of the other problems the building has such as the aforementioned ceiling.” Can anyone tell me about what was changed in regards to the original ceiling? Was a lowered ceiling put in and the original ceiling still remains?
What is the status of this theatre now? One of the photos shows it being a night club at one time. Also interesting to learn that a Wurlitzer was installed in 1927.
And there was no email address provided to contacting Mr. Boak. If he were to get enough calls, it just might stop or at least delay the demolition. Look at the beautiful Fox in Atlanta……. it was saved at the 11th hour!
“Beaver Falls Mayor Karl Boak lamented the passing of the city landmark.” That’s nice to know, but it won’t save it come December 30th! My wish for the new year would be for someone to prove this community wrong and restore the Granada! Nothing is impossible!
posted by Patsy on Dec 27, 2009 at 12:42pmIf anyone is interested in contacting the Beaver Falls Mayor’s office in regards to the Granada, here is the address/number though time is running out for the Granada. A call would get to him much sooner!
Beaver Falls Mayor’s Office (Mr. Karl Boak)
715 15th Street, Beaver Falls, PA
(724) 847-2808‎
If anyone is interested in contacting the Beaver Falls Mayor’s office in regards to the Granada, here is the address/number though time is running out for the Granada. A call would get to him much sooner!
Beaver Falls Mayor’s Office (Mr. Karl Boak)
715 15th Street, Beaver Falls, PA
(724) 847-2808
“Beaver Falls Mayor Karl Boak lamented the passing of the city landmark.” That’s nice to know, but it won’t save it come December 30th! My wish for the new year would be for someone to prove this community wrong and restore the Granada! Nothing is impossible!
Let me be the first to say I don’t like the idea of this theatre being demolished as it is “the last classic movie house in Beaver County”. That should count for something and make everyone involved…rethink this demolition!
The spelling of her name was incorrectly typed..it is not Sovaldi, but rather Savoldi as in her email address though I wasn’t able to send an email to that address. If anyone wants to contact her, I suggest calling her busines number!
Native: I’m only familiar with this theatre through my CT membership so anyone can contact this theatre and let them know we aren’t in favor of it being demolished. I sent an email to Elaine Sovaldi () though it was deliverable so I left a phone message @ 724-728-0500. One of her posts goes back to 2005 so she and others have been trying to save this theatre for a very long time and time may not be on their side anymore. I will let everyone know what Elaine has to say when she calls me. I’m sure she will return my call since my message ended with “we have to talk”!
Chuck1231: Great flickr site with lots of history given. Thanks. I have friends who are moving to Georgetown TX in January so I’ll make sure they go see a movie at Palace often.
Several years ago I traveled to see the Palace in Canton Ohio and didn’t continue onto Marion Ohio to see this Palace though I do see similar simaliarities in the above posted flickr photo. Is that a tongue twister? Didn’t mean to it to be! ;–)
On this date,today, December 27, 1932 Radio City Music Hall opened in New York City! Congratulations and may this great theatre continue to provide audiences with fun, dazzle and wonder forever!
clarkw: “He was still living until a few years ago, at least.” How did you learn this information about Michael DeAngelis? If anyone knows if Mr. DeAngelis is still living, please advise! Thank you.
I’m back reading about this theatre after recently learning of another DeAngelis designed theatre that is to be demolished soon…the Granada Theatre in Beaver Falls PA. The only one that I know that is still open is the Strand in Brockport NY. I plan to see it in 2010!
Any photos, anyone?
The zip code for the above Mayor’s office address is 15010-4124. I have also composed my letter to Mayor Karl Boak. Though it will probably be too late to save the Granada I wanted him to know about Cinema Treasures and that the CT membership is not happy about this end of the year theatre news! I hope that many of you decide to write him a letter of regret, too.
I just called and left a voice mail for Mayor Boak so will see if I hear back from the good Mayor in Beaver Falls PA either by phone or by email.
Chuck: Absolutely awesome photos!
“The auditorium was leveled with concrete and divided into tiny shops and offices. Above the suspended ceiling, the auditorium was left largely intact.” This quote was taken from the site http://www.spyndoctors.com/krooners.html
I can’t quite picture how this all must have looked…the word, strange comes to mind and very disturbing to think that the citizens of Beaver Falls didn’t band together to save this theatre. Even after it was closed for 13 years it was completely intact then and wouldn’t have taken much to restore it….then!
“This of course is on top of the other problems the building has such as the aforementioned ceiling.” Can anyone tell me about what was changed in regards to the original ceiling? Was a lowered ceiling put in and the original ceiling still remains?
What is the status of this theatre now? One of the photos shows it being a night club at one time. Also interesting to learn that a Wurlitzer was installed in 1927.
A Castlebrook representative said demolition SHOULD start on Dec. 30. Maybe this doesn’t mean December 30th afterall.
I do hope many take the time to call Mayor Boak and tell him how upset we are about the pending demise of the once grand Granada Theatre.
And there was no email address provided to contacting Mr. Boak. If he were to get enough calls, it just might stop or at least delay the demolition. Look at the beautiful Fox in Atlanta……. it was saved at the 11th hour!
“Beaver Falls Mayor Karl Boak lamented the passing of the city landmark.” That’s nice to know, but it won’t save it come December 30th! My wish for the new year would be for someone to prove this community wrong and restore the Granada! Nothing is impossible!
posted by Patsy on Dec 27, 2009 at 12:42pmIf anyone is interested in contacting the Beaver Falls Mayor’s office in regards to the Granada, here is the address/number though time is running out for the Granada. A call would get to him much sooner!
Beaver Falls Mayor’s Office (Mr. Karl Boak)
715 15th Street, Beaver Falls, PA
(724) 847-2808‎
posted by Patsy on Dec 27, 2009 at 12:47pm
If anyone is interested in contacting the Beaver Falls Mayor’s office in regards to the Granada, here is the address/number though time is running out for the Granada. A call would get to him much sooner!
Beaver Falls Mayor’s Office (Mr. Karl Boak)
715 15th Street, Beaver Falls, PA
(724) 847-2808
“Beaver Falls Mayor Karl Boak lamented the passing of the city landmark.” That’s nice to know, but it won’t save it come December 30th! My wish for the new year would be for someone to prove this community wrong and restore the Granada! Nothing is impossible!
Let me be the first to say I don’t like the idea of this theatre being demolished as it is “the last classic movie house in Beaver County”. That should count for something and make everyone involved…rethink this demolition!
Justin: Amen…long live Radio City Music Hall, a true cinema treasured landmark!
The spelling of her name was incorrectly typed..it is not Sovaldi, but rather Savoldi as in her email address though I wasn’t able to send an email to that address. If anyone wants to contact her, I suggest calling her busines number!
Native: I’m only familiar with this theatre through my CT membership so anyone can contact this theatre and let them know we aren’t in favor of it being demolished. I sent an email to Elaine Sovaldi () though it was deliverable so I left a phone message @ 724-728-0500. One of her posts goes back to 2005 so she and others have been trying to save this theatre for a very long time and time may not be on their side anymore. I will let everyone know what Elaine has to say when she calls me. I’m sure she will return my call since my message ended with “we have to talk”!
Chuck1231: Great flickr site with lots of history given. Thanks. I have friends who are moving to Georgetown TX in January so I’ll make sure they go see a movie at Palace often.
Several years ago I traveled to see the Palace in Canton Ohio and didn’t continue onto Marion Ohio to see this Palace though I do see similar simaliarities in the above posted flickr photo. Is that a tongue twister? Didn’t mean to it to be! ;–)
On this date,today, December 27, 1932 Radio City Music Hall opened in New York City! Congratulations and may this great theatre continue to provide audiences with fun, dazzle and wonder forever!
norelco: At least you have personal memories compared to the rest of us.
How is the Diane 29 Drive-In listed on CT as I couldn’t find it?
Mike: Ok..will read about it…thanks.