The original Woods Opera House opened its doors on September 17, 1886, and was also a replacement of an earlier opera house that ALSO got destroyed by a fire nine months beforehand, called the Westover Opera House located between Center and Washington.
The older Westover Opera House nearby was destroyed by a fire on January 17, 1886. According to a May 1976 article released by the Bay City Times, the Westover was already closed for more than a month when the fire happened. Everything from the Westover before the fire moved to a nearby roller rink (including its scenery). The original Westover was designed by widely known theatrical architect J.M. Wood of Chicago, who also helped design the Woods Opera House as well.
On August 29, 1902, the Woods Opera House was swept by flames after the last performance of “The Tide Of Life”, killing a 22-year-old man named Eugene Zaremba when a section of the wall collapsed and buried him, costing a total of $113,000 in destruction and damages.
This opened as the Super Flicks & Food, opening on January 5, 1996 with the triple feature of “Babe”, “Fair Game”, and “Copycat”. It originally planned to open three days beforehand but was postponed for unknown reasons. The theater’s name was shortened to Superflicks before closing on June 6, 1998 with “City Of Angels” and “Goodwill Hunting”.
On March 30, 1999, the theater was twinned and reopened as the Screening Room, reopening with “Life Is Beautiful” in Screen 1 and a double feature of “Gods & Monsters” and “Rushmore”.
The Burlington Drive-In was actually closed for the season when the electrical fire broke out. The Burlington Drive-In closed on September 15, 1985 with “Gremlins” and “Ladyhawke” in Screen 1 and “Ghostbusters” and “The Karate Kid” in Screen 2. The electrical fire happened the following month on October 10.
The original Woods Opera House opened its doors on September 17, 1886, and was also a replacement of an earlier opera house that ALSO got destroyed by a fire nine months beforehand, called the Westover Opera House located between Center and Washington.
The older Westover Opera House nearby was destroyed by a fire on January 17, 1886. According to a May 1976 article released by the Bay City Times, the Westover was already closed for more than a month when the fire happened. Everything from the Westover before the fire moved to a nearby roller rink (including its scenery). The original Westover was designed by widely known theatrical architect J.M. Wood of Chicago, who also helped design the Woods Opera House as well.
On August 29, 1902, the Woods Opera House was swept by flames after the last performance of “The Tide Of Life”, killing a 22-year-old man named Eugene Zaremba when a section of the wall collapsed and buried him, costing a total of $113,000 in destruction and damages.
Once operated by Stanley Warner.
Once operated by Stanley Warner.
Once operated by Stanley Warner.
Once operated by Stanley Warner.
Like other Plitt theaters, Cineplex Odeon took it over in December 1985.
Plitt operated the theater until Cineplex Odeon took it over in December 1985 following its buyout.
Looks like an “underwater” theater!
As of the late-1940s, it was operated by Paramount Pictures Inc.
Prior to independent ownership, Paramount Pictures Inc. was its operator.
As of the late-1940s, it was operated by Paramount Pictures Inc.
Once operated by Fox Wisconsin Circuit.
This opened as the Super Flicks & Food, opening on January 5, 1996 with the triple feature of “Babe”, “Fair Game”, and “Copycat”. It originally planned to open three days beforehand but was postponed for unknown reasons. The theater’s name was shortened to Superflicks before closing on June 6, 1998 with “City Of Angels” and “Goodwill Hunting”.
On March 30, 1999, the theater was twinned and reopened as the Screening Room, reopening with “Life Is Beautiful” in Screen 1 and a double feature of “Gods & Monsters” and “Rushmore”.
Twinned in November 1981.
The Burlington Drive-In was actually closed for the season when the electrical fire broke out. The Burlington Drive-In closed on September 15, 1985 with “Gremlins” and “Ladyhawke” in Screen 1 and “Ghostbusters” and “The Karate Kid” in Screen 2. The electrical fire happened the following month on October 10.
Fox Midwest Theatres took over the theater in May 1930, and was once known as Fox Hippodrome Theatre.
Taken over by Fox Circuit in March 1929.
Taken over by Fox Circuit in March 1929.
Taken over by Fox Circuit in March 1929.
Taken over by Fox Circuit in March 1929.
Taken over by Fox Circuit in March 1929.
Taken over by Fox Circuit in March 1929.
Taken over by Fox Circuit in October 1929.
Taken over by Fox Circuit in October 1929.
Once operated by Fox Circuit.