The slide show was fantastic and I only wish I lived near Richmond to attend the Grand Opening on the 12th. If anyone is in the Richmond area, go and tell us all about it!
It’s a shame that the Palace in Fredericksburg was lost to a western wear store titled Parts Unknown though they kept the Palace marquee and tile facade in place for all to enjoy though no movies are shown here anymore.
After viewing the before and after photos it’s nice to see this art deco theatre restored to its former glory! I hope those who live or decide to move to Georgetown to retire use and support this cinema treasure off the courthouse square.
Interesting to read about Mr. Garfield. I don’t know if Frewsburg had another name though if I find out I will let you know. I did come upon 2 old theatre post cards that were the type sent out to local residents to view the upcoming movies each month and the years were 1947 and 1948. I don’t recall a few of the movies, but will make note the next time I go to Millers in nearby Fentonville which is south of Frewsburg for a plate of spagetti. The waitress there is the one who told me that the Capitol and the Garfield were both the same theatre though the name was changed over the years.
The grocery store is a Quality Market. I recently was in the town and noticed that the grocery store seems to be the original building so will check out the interior soon to see if anything remains of when it was a theatre. Also learned that another name for the theatre was the Capitol in the 40’s.
After reading the story on this theatre it is sad to learn that Avon has lost its cinema treasure to a verbal offer that was slightly under the asking price in the first place to a man who wanted it for storage!
Chuck: Thanks so much for posting the Louisville Palace reply. Please tell the Palace staff that Cinema Treasures and its members were thinking of them when Louisville was in the news.
Lost: The 2009 photo of the marquee is awesome! Let’s keep our fingers crossed that “our” Palace there is okay despite the heavy rains though I’m sure the basement area is susceptible.
Can anyone tell us if the Palace in downtown Louisville sustained any damage? The downtown area was hit hard so I hope the Palace escaped serious damage.
The slide show was fantastic and I only wish I lived near Richmond to attend the Grand Opening on the 12th. If anyone is in the Richmond area, go and tell us all about it!
It’s a shame that the Palace in Fredericksburg was lost to a western wear store titled Parts Unknown though they kept the Palace marquee and tile facade in place for all to enjoy though no movies are shown here anymore.
I found this theatre while reading about another Palace Theatre in Georgetown Texas. Interesting question posed by Chuck and I hope we get an answer.
After viewing the before and after photos it’s nice to see this art deco theatre restored to its former glory! I hope those who live or decide to move to Georgetown to retire use and support this cinema treasure off the courthouse square.
Interesting to read about Mr. Garfield. I don’t know if Frewsburg had another name though if I find out I will let you know. I did come upon 2 old theatre post cards that were the type sent out to local residents to view the upcoming movies each month and the years were 1947 and 1948. I don’t recall a few of the movies, but will make note the next time I go to Millers in nearby Fentonville which is south of Frewsburg for a plate of spagetti. The waitress there is the one who told me that the Capitol and the Garfield were both the same theatre though the name was changed over the years.
The grocery store is a Quality Market. I recently was in the town and noticed that the grocery store seems to be the original building so will check out the interior soon to see if anything remains of when it was a theatre. Also learned that another name for the theatre was the Capitol in the 40’s.
Congratulations on the curtain rising, once again, at the Eberson designed atmospheric Carpenter Theatre of Richmond VA. It’s music to my ears!
Lost: Thanks for the photo…haven’t heard from you so nice to see your post on this theatre in Avon NY that was of interest to me.
Chuck: Thanks so much for the information. I have sent an email and do hope to hear from someone.
The above link doesn’t seem to work. And I agree that it doesn’t seem to be there anymore.
Rob T: Do you have a contact number for the last theatre operator, Mark Comi?
I don’t know either, but I do know via a recent email the demise of another NYS theatre that has been razed in Canisteo NY.
Lost: The May 13 photo shows a marquee in need of repair, but it has what looks like a Vitrolite facade and half moon doors which would be original.
After reading the story on this theatre it is sad to learn that Avon has lost its cinema treasure to a verbal offer that was slightly under the asking price in the first place to a man who wanted it for storage!
And it was used as an indoor tennis court for two decades! OMG!
Lost: I just viewed the interior photo and could cry to think this Lempert, Jr. theater……is gone!
This theatre is included with photo on the following link listing theatres and drive-ins of Western New York State.
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Chuck: Thanks so much for posting the Louisville Palace reply. Please tell the Palace staff that Cinema Treasures and its members were thinking of them when Louisville was in the news.
Chuck: Thanks for your input and keep us posted!
Lost: The 2009 photo of the marquee is awesome! Let’s keep our fingers crossed that “our” Palace there is okay despite the heavy rains though I’m sure the basement area is susceptible.
Can anyone tell us if the Palace in downtown Louisville sustained any damage? The downtown area was hit hard so I hope the Palace escaped serious damage.
Lost: In the 1975 photo you posted it shows a couple of storefronts with Vitrolite facades.
Jim: Yes, this is wonderful news..thanks for the article.
LM: The link you posted with all of the Raleigh theatres shows a State Theatre. Is that listed on CT?
I had forgotten that you put both of our names as contributors. It nice to be in good company.