Then why hasn’t someone or some preservation/arts group restored at least one of them on “Theater Row”? BTW, if you are in Texas have you ever been to the newly restored Palace in Georgetown TX (suburb of Austin)?
The National Register of Historic Places nomination form was most interesting to read….did the Ambassador receive that honor before it was demolished? The written description of this theatre was very complete and gave one a sense of actually seeing it with their own eyes. And to read the words of one reporter was a sad commentary about the demise of a great theatre….“theaters don’t die in St. Louis, they become parking lots”.
After reading the May 7, 2009 post about the Fox I do hope that the residents of Tucson and the surrounding areas continue to support this theatre as they are lucky to have this restored theatre in their downtown area after many years of it being closed. It’s a true AZ cinema gem and needs to be respected, not neglected ever again! As I recall the City of Phoenix lost their Fox, but Tucson did the right thing by restoring and preserving their Fox!
I recently met a couple from Tucson and they told me about the Fox Theatre in their city. Thank goodness it was saved from the wrecking ball and was restored and reopened after many years plus it is on the National Registry of Historic Places. I applaud the City of Tucson for saving this Fox as they did the Fox in Atlanta. Also nice to read that the ticket kios is being used as a will-call booth and that it wasn’t removed as is the case more often than not.
After viewing photos, I see that it was a very large and impressive art deco/moderne movie palace! Such a shame to lose this one to many years of…….neglect!
Mark from Davidson: Suppose you are aware pf the theatre plans for Davidson though I wish it were going to be a single screen rather than 4 screen..more like a “restaurant that shows movies” type of venue. Did you know that Davidson had a movie theatre years ago where the old gas station used to stand?
The Davidson News article was interesting to read with photos. Though I wish the theatre would be a single screen venue, I’m thrilled that the college town will once again have a movie theatre. The Gem in nearby Kannapolis is special with its classic neon marquee and original single screen format.
I’m very familiar with Davidson NC, home of Davidson College. Yes, the town used to have a cinema and it’s great to read that the town will once again have a cinema, but I wish it were going to be a single screen theatre in the style of days gone by rather than a 4 screen with table seating. If anyone has information about the theatre that used to be in Davidson, please post.
Interesting to see that a May Theatre is listed in Mayville WS as there was a May Theatre in Mayville NY, too though at this writing the one in NY is not listed on CT.
Best of luck to the folks of Blossburg in bringing back an historical theatre. When finished it will be another “cinema treasure”.
Then why hasn’t someone or some preservation/arts group restored at least one of them on “Theater Row”? BTW, if you are in Texas have you ever been to the newly restored Palace in Georgetown TX (suburb of Austin)?
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Is this theatre still standing? My husband was stationed at Shepard AFB.
Is this theatre still standing?
After viewing an 1988 exterior photo this theatre has come a long way! Congratulations.
There was a theatre in Corry PA, too.
Nice to learn that St. Louis has the Fox!
The National Register of Historic Places nomination form was most interesting to read….did the Ambassador receive that honor before it was demolished? The written description of this theatre was very complete and gave one a sense of actually seeing it with their own eyes. And to read the words of one reporter was a sad commentary about the demise of a great theatre….“theaters don’t die in St. Louis, they become parking lots”.
What a beautiful Eberson built theatre in the heart of Indiana. The website with photos is excellent.
Thanks goes to a lady photographer by the name of Toby Weiss who took photos that can be viewed @ http://www.builtstlouis.net/ambassador01.html
“The area the Ambassador once stood on is now a plaza for a large bank that was next door.” Such a shame!
Interesting to read about the signature wall of fame. Was it saved during demolition?
After reading the May 7, 2009 post about the Fox I do hope that the residents of Tucson and the surrounding areas continue to support this theatre as they are lucky to have this restored theatre in their downtown area after many years of it being closed. It’s a true AZ cinema gem and needs to be respected, not neglected ever again! As I recall the City of Phoenix lost their Fox, but Tucson did the right thing by restoring and preserving their Fox!
I recently met a couple from Tucson and they told me about the Fox Theatre in their city. Thank goodness it was saved from the wrecking ball and was restored and reopened after many years plus it is on the National Registry of Historic Places. I applaud the City of Tucson for saving this Fox as they did the Fox in Atlanta. Also nice to read that the ticket kios is being used as a will-call booth and that it wasn’t removed as is the case more often than not.
Another theatre torn down for more parking? Stop the madness!
After viewing photos, I see that it was a very large and impressive art deco/moderne movie palace! Such a shame to lose this one to many years of…….neglect!
Inexcusable and shameful!
Mark from Davidson: Suppose you are aware pf the theatre plans for Davidson though I wish it were going to be a single screen rather than 4 screen..more like a “restaurant that shows movies” type of venue. Did you know that Davidson had a movie theatre years ago where the old gas station used to stand?
“Seems like a restaurant that shows movies rather than a movie theater.”
I agree and so wish the people involved in this theatre decide in the end to make it a movie theatre, only.
The Davidson News article was interesting to read with photos. Though I wish the theatre would be a single screen venue, I’m thrilled that the college town will once again have a movie theatre. The Gem in nearby Kannapolis is special with its classic neon marquee and original single screen format.
I’m very familiar with Davidson NC, home of Davidson College. Yes, the town used to have a cinema and it’s great to read that the town will once again have a cinema, but I wish it were going to be a single screen theatre in the style of days gone by rather than a 4 screen with table seating. If anyone has information about the theatre that used to be in Davidson, please post.
Interesting photo with the black night sky, the brightly lighted new marquee and the boarded up door…next door somewhere in Texas!
Correction….Mayville WI
Interesting to see that a May Theatre is listed in Mayville WS as there was a May Theatre in Mayville NY, too though at this writing the one in NY is not listed on CT.
This theatre with the 4 screens was quite unusual. Loved the night photo with the lighted glass and stars above in a Texas sky.