Uploaded a postcard image of the Elks Home and Theatre. Can’t determine where the entrance is but according to one report it was on the north side of the building (which is of no help in this case).
Subsequent to being the Resurrection of Life Fellowship it became the Stude Revival Center. I have uploaded a photo as Resurrection of Life and one as the Revival Center.
According to an article entitled “A History of Movie Theatres in Meriden, Wallingford, Southington and Cheshire” which appeared on July 25, 2017 in the Record-Journal the original name of the Crystal was reported to be “Happy Thought” and the address 31 Colony.
Despite the various research concerning the address placing it at 77 State Street, the opening ad for the Meriden Mall Cinema I & II stated it was on East Main Street. However, East Main and State do intersect. After the entire Hub was demolished it was redeveloped as an open space called Meriden Green.
According to information in a thesis paper submitted to the University of Nebraska entitled “Where Life is Simple and Passions Moderate”, a history of Nebraska City, Nebraska 1900-1910 by Thomas L. Boeche, an Overland Theatre (presumably this one) was opened at the corner of Sixth Street and First Corso in December 1897 with a production of William Gillette’s “Secret Service”. I have uploaded a reproduction of a building ad for that production.
The Overland was originally used for live productions and had, according to Cahn’s Official Theatrical Guide - 1909-1910, a proscenium 28 feet wide and 22 feet high in a building which had a width of 52 feet. It was well equipped with a bridge, scene room and three traps. Overland Amusement Company was the lessee and Charles Rolfe the Manager. Admission varied depending upon the attraction.
According to the afore-mentioned thesis the first dedicated movie theatre in Nebraska City was opened in 1907 on Central Avenue by Schnitzer and Wallen (admission 5 & 10 cents) and a second, the Fairyland in 1908.
I have also uploaded an ad from the July 12, 1900 Nebraska City “The Conservative” in which the address for the newspaper is listed as the Overland Theatre Block.
Uploaded an image as the Metro, announcement of acquisition by Mike Glynne, ad as Glynne’s Greenport and ad from the September 1920 Paramount Week showing the, at that time, Metro, participating in a special screening event.
Despite the go ahead from Governor Cuomo to reopen Long Island theatres, albeit with major restrictions, the owner of the Soundview said he will delay the opening indefinitely because the product just isn’t there. He said it would cost him more to open than remain closed.
The Isis was located on N. Merrill Avenue just south of the Jordan Hotel. I have uploaded an image of the announcement of it’s forthcoming opening which appeared in the April 3, 1914 Yellowstone Monitor and two postcard images. In the earlier one the sign “Theater” can be seen. In the later, “Isis”.
Don’t know when the theater closed but the Rose was opened just a few doors down in the 1930s.
Uploaded a portion of an ad from the Golden Valley News of December 30, 1943 for the Rose and Uptown Theatres. Mention of these theatres occur frequently in local Obituaries as the site of meeting of future spouses or a place of work. Joe Moore operated the Rose and Uptown in 1935. In the 1940s these theatres and the Skylark Drive-In were operated by Lewis Moore.
Just saying the pandemic in general will be responsible for the closure of many theatres period. Local ordinances may also be too restrictive, such as New York’s, to overcome.
So, under Gov. Cuomo’s edict of 25% of capacity with a maximum of 50 persons per screen, we’re talking 25, 27, 26, 24 for a total of 102. No way can movie theatres survive.
Uploaded current photos of the building. The restaurant, Chez Elle, has closed.
Uploaded a postcard image of the Elks Home and Theatre. Can’t determine where the entrance is but according to one report it was on the north side of the building (which is of no help in this case).
Uploaded a photo of the Palace from Texas Escapes.
Saw a live nude production of Orpheus in the Underworld here decades ago. Venue was chilly. Felt sorry for the performers.
The Sparta was located at 203 East Division Street. It now houses an antique store. Photo as the Sparta and a current one uploaded.
Subsequent to being the Resurrection of Life Fellowship it became the Stude Revival Center. I have uploaded a photo as Resurrection of Life and one as the Revival Center.
According to an article entitled “A History of Movie Theatres in Meriden, Wallingford, Southington and Cheshire” which appeared on July 25, 2017 in the Record-Journal the original name of the Crystal was reported to be “Happy Thought” and the address 31 Colony.
Uploaded two photos of the Carlton. It was known as a “Flea Pit”, a colorful English take on what we call “The Itch”.
Despite the various research concerning the address placing it at 77 State Street, the opening ad for the Meriden Mall Cinema I & II stated it was on East Main Street. However, East Main and State do intersect. After the entire Hub was demolished it was redeveloped as an open space called Meriden Green.
Uploaded a photo of the theatre in the process of demolition.
Uploaded a photo as the River County Nature Center.
Dumpster and backhoe gone. Windows still broken. Such progress.
Despite being considered a “landmark” by locals the Overland fell into disrepair at the end of its life.
According to information in a thesis paper submitted to the University of Nebraska entitled “Where Life is Simple and Passions Moderate”, a history of Nebraska City, Nebraska 1900-1910 by Thomas L. Boeche, an Overland Theatre (presumably this one) was opened at the corner of Sixth Street and First Corso in December 1897 with a production of William Gillette’s “Secret Service”. I have uploaded a reproduction of a building ad for that production.
The Overland was originally used for live productions and had, according to Cahn’s Official Theatrical Guide - 1909-1910, a proscenium 28 feet wide and 22 feet high in a building which had a width of 52 feet. It was well equipped with a bridge, scene room and three traps. Overland Amusement Company was the lessee and Charles Rolfe the Manager. Admission varied depending upon the attraction.
According to the afore-mentioned thesis the first dedicated movie theatre in Nebraska City was opened in 1907 on Central Avenue by Schnitzer and Wallen (admission 5 & 10 cents) and a second, the Fairyland in 1908.
I have also uploaded an ad from the July 12, 1900 Nebraska City “The Conservative” in which the address for the newspaper is listed as the Overland Theatre Block.
Uploaded an image as the Metro, announcement of acquisition by Mike Glynne, ad as Glynne’s Greenport and ad from the September 1920 Paramount Week showing the, at that time, Metro, participating in a special screening event.
Despite the go ahead from Governor Cuomo to reopen Long Island theatres, albeit with major restrictions, the owner of the Soundview said he will delay the opening indefinitely because the product just isn’t there. He said it would cost him more to open than remain closed.
An obituary for Lewis Moore indicated that he was operating the Skylark and the Rose and Uptown Theatres in the 1940s.
The Isis was located on N. Merrill Avenue just south of the Jordan Hotel. I have uploaded an image of the announcement of it’s forthcoming opening which appeared in the April 3, 1914 Yellowstone Monitor and two postcard images. In the earlier one the sign “Theater” can be seen. In the later, “Isis”.
Don’t know when the theater closed but the Rose was opened just a few doors down in the 1930s.
The Uptown and the Rose were operated by Joe Moore in 1935. These two theatres plus the Skylark Drive-In were operated by Lewis Moore in the 1940s.
Uploaded a partial shared ad of the Rose and the Uptown from the Golden Valley News dated December 30, 1943.
Uploaded a portion of an ad from the Golden Valley News of December 30, 1943 for the Rose and Uptown Theatres. Mention of these theatres occur frequently in local Obituaries as the site of meeting of future spouses or a place of work. Joe Moore operated the Rose and Uptown in 1935. In the 1940s these theatres and the Skylark Drive-In were operated by Lewis Moore.
Looking at the photos of the Isis Theatre in Glendive it would appear that the Rose was located only one or two buildings further south.
Just saying the pandemic in general will be responsible for the closure of many theatres period. Local ordinances may also be too restrictive, such as New York’s, to overcome.
So, under Gov. Cuomo’s edict of 25% of capacity with a maximum of 50 persons per screen, we’re talking 25, 27, 26, 24 for a total of 102. No way can movie theatres survive.
Uploaded a photo of a 1908 postcard of Commercial Avenue in Anacortes, WA. The Rose Theatre is on the left.
This theatre was opened the day after the previous Jasper closed.