tisloews: Interesting to read that there was talk of tearing down the old Opry, but then again it doesn’t surprise me after learning that Nashville demolished the Tennessee Theatre with all of its country decor.
The above link really gives anyone interested in purchasing your book a wonderful opportunity to see some inside pages and read about you and the others involved in putting together this book about the beautiful Rapp & Rapp Warner Theatre of Erie PA.
Warner Lady: Thanks, Barb for posting your book information. Since purchasing it I haven’t been able to put it down. I recommend to anyone who is interested in theatre and the Warner name to pick up or order this book for their theatre library…it’s a true cinema treasure! ;–)
I was able to spend the day in Akron today, afterall, and my visit included an unscheduled tour of this Eberson atmospheric theatre by Mr. Howard Parr, Executive Directior….thank you as it is always a thrill to see one of Mr. Eberson’s atmospheric theatres!
Thanks Chuck for the 1981 photo as I had never seen that one. Now on that corner there is nothing except the brick building that housed the auditorium.
Mark: I had been wondering about the status of the Carolina and then read your July 1 post. Thank you, but the key words are “the economy” so hopefully it will recover enough to support construction in 2011.
“The White building to the right of the theater and the Church next door are still there.” You answered my question though I’d love to see a photo of the high rise condo that sits on the former theatre site.
The tour has been postponed until next spring, but I did receive in the mail today a lovely booklet that was offered in 2002 when the theatre re-opened after a massive restoration project. It is free by just calling the box office number that is given on their website.
4 theatres on the same side on the church as one time! Interesting yet so sad that at least one of them couldn’t have been saved and restored to enjoy today. I guess folks are only interested in seeing the Grand Olde Opry, present and former.
tisloews: It certainly sounds like you have wonderful Nashville theatre memories! Thank you for sharing them! Is the Loews Vendome listed on CT? If not, please add it.
It’s a shame the Tennessee couldn’t have held on as I’m sure it would now be a performing arts center or a restored theatre such as the Tennessee in nearby Knoxville! The five photos that CT member, Jack Coursey posted on Dec 26, 2006 should remind us all of what Nashville lost when the Tennessee was taken from them!
Thanks for refreshing my memory in regards to the Tennessee as I do recall now that it is a high rise condo though not pleased. At least the land isn’t a parking lot!
“When a movie started, one set of curtains parted, another set raised up, then a third set parted. It was very theatrical.” Sounds very nice and truly one worth saving with 1350 seats!
How close were the Crescent and Tennessee Theatres? I’ve looked at photos of these theatres and they appear to be almost the same except for the marquee design though both were vertical.
tisloews: From what I’ve read about Nashville that city has lost many theatres especially the Tennessee, but at least Knoxville saved and restored their Tennessee. If you haven’t seen it, I urge you to go. I’ve seen it and heard the organ played by Dr. Bill Snyder.
tisloews: I just noticed that you have posted on the Louisville Palace Theatre and now learn that you are in Nashville so by all means do drive up to see the Palace in Louisville. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!
tisloews: Interesting to read that there was talk of tearing down the old Opry, but then again it doesn’t surprise me after learning that Nashville demolished the Tennessee Theatre with all of its country decor.
The above link really gives anyone interested in purchasing your book a wonderful opportunity to see some inside pages and read about you and the others involved in putting together this book about the beautiful Rapp & Rapp Warner Theatre of Erie PA.
Warner Lady: Thanks, Barb for posting your book information. Since purchasing it I haven’t been able to put it down. I recommend to anyone who is interested in theatre and the Warner name to pick up or order this book for their theatre library…it’s a true cinema treasure! ;–)
Nice to read that the marquee has been restored! Congratulations to the Palace owner and staff.
I was able to spend the day in Akron today, afterall, and my visit included an unscheduled tour of this Eberson atmospheric theatre by Mr. Howard Parr, Executive Directior….thank you as it is always a thrill to see one of Mr. Eberson’s atmospheric theatres!
Thanks Chuck for the 1981 photo as I had never seen that one. Now on that corner there is nothing except the brick building that housed the auditorium.
Mark: I had been wondering about the status of the Carolina and then read your July 1 post. Thank you, but the key words are “the economy” so hopefully it will recover enough to support construction in 2011.
“The White building to the right of the theater and the Church next door are still there.” You answered my question though I’d love to see a photo of the high rise condo that sits on the former theatre site.
My tour has been postponed, not the tour..in general as they have monthly tours.
The tour has been postponed until next spring, but I did receive in the mail today a lovely booklet that was offered in 2002 when the theatre re-opened after a massive restoration project. It is free by just calling the box office number that is given on their website.
Nashville has simply demolished too many theatres over the years!
tisloews: Too bad you don’t still have some seats from the Paramount…designed by Eberson!
4 theatres on the same side on the church as one time! Interesting yet so sad that at least one of them couldn’t have been saved and restored to enjoy today. I guess folks are only interested in seeing the Grand Olde Opry, present and former.
Another Loews gone and it was designed by Thomas Lamb! The Akron Civic Theatre in Akron Ohio was a Loews, too.
tisloews: Thanks…I have found it.
Would love to see a photo of the Loews Vendome.
tisloews: It certainly sounds like you have wonderful Nashville theatre memories! Thank you for sharing them! Is the Loews Vendome listed on CT? If not, please add it.
It’s a shame the Tennessee couldn’t have held on as I’m sure it would now be a performing arts center or a restored theatre such as the Tennessee in nearby Knoxville! The five photos that CT member, Jack Coursey posted on Dec 26, 2006 should remind us all of what Nashville lost when the Tennessee was taken from them!
Thanks for refreshing my memory in regards to the Tennessee as I do recall now that it is a high rise condo though not pleased. At least the land isn’t a parking lot!
“When a movie started, one set of curtains parted, another set raised up, then a third set parted. It was very theatrical.” Sounds very nice and truly one worth saving with 1350 seats!
How close were the Crescent and Tennessee Theatres? I’ve looked at photos of these theatres and they appear to be almost the same except for the marquee design though both were vertical.
Sad commentary when reading…..“The theatre was torn down in 1994 and replaced by a parking lot.”
Why did Nashville lose so many of its theatres?
tisloews: From what I’ve read about Nashville that city has lost many theatres especially the Tennessee, but at least Knoxville saved and restored their Tennessee. If you haven’t seen it, I urge you to go. I’ve seen it and heard the organ played by Dr. Bill Snyder.
tisloews: I just noticed that you have posted on the Louisville Palace Theatre and now learn that you are in Nashville so by all means do drive up to see the Palace in Louisville. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!