In April 1926, the Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon opens for business. Located at 712 S 1st Street, the venue costs roughly $100,000 to build, almost 25 percent of which represents the purchase of a Wurlitzer organ. Designed by architect William Aitken, the Lincoln exhibited a Spanish motif inside and out, with an interior swathed in blues, yellows, and reds.
Furnishings and equipment for the venue cost a reported $32,500, making the Lincoln not only one of the most impressive buildings in Mount Vernon, but a genuine source of local pride. “Nothing like it has ever been constructed before,” gushed one paper, “… the theatrical world is setting back astounded.”
In addition to screening motion pictures through the years, the Lincoln also distinguished itself as a vaudeville house, particularly in the 1930s when it was part of the West Coast vaudeville circuit. Proving the old business adage that success is a function of location, it was a considerable help that the city of Mount Vernon is nicely situated between the larger theatrical stopovers of Vancouver, B.C. and Seattle.
Although the Lincoln closed in the mid-1980s and faced an uncertain future, local groups rallied behind the venue and established the Lincoln Theatre Center Foundation. A tax-exempt organization, the Foundation engineered the restoration and reopening of the Lincoln in 1987, in large part due to the fundraising and volunteer efforts of the greater Mount Vernon community.
Today (2003) the Lincoln Theatre continues to serve the residents of Mount Vernon as a local performing arts center.
This theatre opened as the Roxy Theatre in 1947. The name change took place in 1950. Seating was 468 for both thatres. The Blaine was still listed as open in 1957.
Joe, does Google maps work differently in different areas? Google mapped right to the building for me. Google can be a pain in the rear sometimes. It will map for me but don’t map in the Street View in the header.
This theatre goes back to the early 1920’s when it was known as the Arcade, in 1935 it was renamed the State Theatre and in the late 1970’s it was renamed the Martin followed by the Cottonwood Cinema. The page on the State Theatre should be combined with this page.
The Bluebird Theatre has the same address listed as this theatre. I think this is the correct address for the Highland Theatre but not for the Bluebird.
The Bluebird Theatre was listed as open in 1925 with 750 seats. The Bluebird was still listed as open in 1957 with 688 seats. Looking at the satelite view, the pink building don’t look large enough to have seated 750 or 688. I don’t think that the address of 415 was the Bluebird Theatre.
The Orpheum Theatre was constructed in 1917 and opened in 1918. The theatre has made the digital conversion.
In April 1926, the Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon opens for business. Located at 712 S 1st Street, the venue costs roughly $100,000 to build, almost 25 percent of which represents the purchase of a Wurlitzer organ. Designed by architect William Aitken, the Lincoln exhibited a Spanish motif inside and out, with an interior swathed in blues, yellows, and reds. Furnishings and equipment for the venue cost a reported $32,500, making the Lincoln not only one of the most impressive buildings in Mount Vernon, but a genuine source of local pride. “Nothing like it has ever been constructed before,” gushed one paper, “… the theatrical world is setting back astounded.”
In addition to screening motion pictures through the years, the Lincoln also distinguished itself as a vaudeville house, particularly in the 1930s when it was part of the West Coast vaudeville circuit. Proving the old business adage that success is a function of location, it was a considerable help that the city of Mount Vernon is nicely situated between the larger theatrical stopovers of Vancouver, B.C. and Seattle. Although the Lincoln closed in the mid-1980s and faced an uncertain future, local groups rallied behind the venue and established the Lincoln Theatre Center Foundation. A tax-exempt organization, the Foundation engineered the restoration and reopening of the Lincoln in 1987, in large part due to the fundraising and volunteer efforts of the greater Mount Vernon community.
Today (2003) the Lincoln Theatre continues to serve the residents of Mount Vernon as a local performing arts center.
Thiss theatre goes back to 1878 when it was known as the Gem Theatre & Dancehall. I was remodeled and opened as the Isis Theatre in 1935.
Definately Closed.
This theatre opened as the Roxy Theatre in 1947. The name change took place in 1950. Seating was 468 for both thatres. The Blaine was still listed as open in 1957.
The Motor-Vu was operated by a number of chains, Fox Inter Mountain, Mann Theatres and finally Carish. It was still listed as open in 1984.
The Liberty Theatre is listed as closed in 1934.
The Crest Drive-In is listed as open in 1970.
The Park Theatre was still open in 1958.
On the Regal website this is listed as the Regal Gallatin Valley Cinemas.
The Orpheum was listed as open in 1920 but not listed at all after 1927. Seating was listed at 144.
Joe, does Google maps work differently in different areas? Google mapped right to the building for me. Google can be a pain in the rear sometimes. It will map for me but don’t map in the Street View in the header.
website for the Babcock Theatre.
This theatre goes back to the early 1920’s when it was known as the Arcade, in 1935 it was renamed the State Theatre and in the late 1970’s it was renamed the Martin followed by the Cottonwood Cinema. The page on the State Theatre should be combined with this page.
This theatre should be listed as the Cottonwood Cinema with an AKA Martin Theatre. facebook page
This theatre was located at 18 Main St., not S. Main St. The Lake Theatre goes back to at least 1925. It was still open in the late 1950’s.
The Bluebird Theatre has the same address listed as this theatre. I think this is the correct address for the Highland Theatre but not for the Bluebird.
The Bluebird Theatre was listed as open in 1925 with 750 seats. The Bluebird was still listed as open in 1957 with 688 seats. Looking at the satelite view, the pink building don’t look large enough to have seated 750 or 688. I don’t think that the address of 415 was the Bluebird Theatre.
As functions I had put Fitness Center but it has been changed to Gymnasium, there is a difference between Fitness Center and Gymnasium.
Address should be Highway 14-79.
Faccebook page
The Cosmo Theatre was open prior to 1925. It was rnamed the Ritz Theatre in 1929. The Ritz was still operating as late as 1957.
This theatre is now the Odyssey 5 Theatres. Website
According to their website this theatre has AKA’s of Wild West Theatre, Dream Theatre, Glud Theatre and finally the Lund Theatre. website
I think the Co-Ed and the Coyote are one in the same. I posted a photo of the Co-Ed and they look like the same building to me.