Lost: Boy, that’s a depressing photo but it does show that exterior design next to the round windows which the others did not that were posted earlier. It sure is boarded up and needs some TLC. I wonder when that photo was taken? I’d say before the many photos that I rec’d from the Marketing Manager, NKCT. Many of those photos show several folks in the theatre along with kids looking and surveying the work to be done which is music to my heart.
Lost: I’ve been away from the computer most of the afternoon, but see that you and “RA” have exchanged Dattola thoughts. Come to think of it I recall someone by the name of Denny who sent me interior photos. RA: If you could send me an email, I could more than likely send those photos.
On a June 4, 2006 by Lost Memory there is a link given for Michael DeAngelis. It mentions his location in New Kensington City in Westmoreland County PA. Is this the same as NK in the Pittsburgh area or it is in the Philadelphia area????
RA: I don’t, but I do have interest in the theatre as the architect was the same person as for my hometown theatre built in western NYS…the Grand in Westfield NY. Someone thought that Michael DeAngelis may still be alive! If that is the case, your theatre efforts would be blessed if you could contact him though I don’t where you’d begin to look for him. He was from the Rochester NY area so perhaps heirs are still in that area. If you find out anything, let me know. My email is provided on my profile page. If fellow CT member, Lost Memory finds any photos he’ll let us know.
Found this link after reading the CT news story about the organ out of this theatre and is now in Mass. being restored by the Chevalier Organ Society. I don’t believe the Chevalier Theatre in Medford Mass. is listed on CT.
The site that features the demo photos is down and I’d like to view them though it is never easy to look at such mistakes! Can anyone find and post them?
Interesting to note that at least this DeAngelis had an organ. My hometown theatre did not. Also interesting to read in an earlier post on this link are the following words…..“He was still living until a few years ago, at least.” I wonder if he is still living as of this date? I’d sure like to talk to him, if possible!
Lost: THANKS! I found it and am thrilled to learn more about this theatre architect who is forever responsible for designing my hometown theatre…unfortunately he is gone and so is my hometown art deco theatre! Of the 10 DeAngelis theatres listed on CT I think only 2 have been demolished.
Penner: Any further information you can give me on Michael DeAngelis, architect would be greatly appreciated as I am researching my hometown theatre, the Grand in Westfield NY for a local project though not to rebuild the Grand, unfortunately unless a group of us hits the lottery!
Lost Memory: This theatre has similar round circles as found in other DeAngelis designed theatres. On Feb. 25, 2008 you posted photos of the Warsaw Cinema designed by DeAngelis, but they can not be viewed and I’d love to see the art deco similiarities to my hometown theatre built by DeAngelis.
Lost: Now I know why your screen name is LOST MEMORY! ;–)
My uncle through marriage used to live in NK and operated the local 5 and 10 with luncheonette when downtown was prosperous!
Lost: Boy, that’s a depressing photo but it does show that exterior design next to the round windows which the others did not that were posted earlier. It sure is boarded up and needs some TLC. I wonder when that photo was taken? I’d say before the many photos that I rec’d from the Marketing Manager, NKCT. Many of those photos show several folks in the theatre along with kids looking and surveying the work to be done which is music to my heart.
This theatre is listed as having 3 screens so was it divided up and was originally a single screen theatre? I would say…yes!
Lost: Any interior photos out there?
RA: I have found the interior photos sent to me by a Denny Sulava, Marketing Manager of NKCT! If you’d like them, please email me @
Lost: I’ve been away from the computer most of the afternoon, but see that you and “RA” have exchanged Dattola thoughts. Come to think of it I recall someone by the name of Denny who sent me interior photos. RA: If you could send me an email, I could more than likely send those photos.
I’ve contacted the NKCT.org group and they seem to be the ones looking for interior photos now though not sure if CT member, “RA” belongs to NKCT.
And another CT link above mentions a link with photos, but no interior photos! http://www.nkct.org/dattola.htm
On a June 4, 2006 by Lost Memory there is a link given for Michael DeAngelis. It mentions his location in New Kensington City in Westmoreland County PA. Is this the same as NK in the Pittsburgh area or it is in the Philadelphia area????
RA: I don’t, but I do have interest in the theatre as the architect was the same person as for my hometown theatre built in western NYS…the Grand in Westfield NY. Someone thought that Michael DeAngelis may still be alive! If that is the case, your theatre efforts would be blessed if you could contact him though I don’t where you’d begin to look for him. He was from the Rochester NY area so perhaps heirs are still in that area. If you find out anything, let me know. My email is provided on my profile page. If fellow CT member, Lost Memory finds any photos he’ll let us know.
And to read about this grand and opulent theatre that was once in Dayton Ohio, but was eventually demolished truly breaks my heart.
Found this link after reading the CT news story about the organ out of this theatre and is now in Mass. being restored by the Chevalier Organ Society. I don’t believe the Chevalier Theatre in Medford Mass. is listed on CT.
The site that features the demo photos is down and I’d like to view them though it is never easy to look at such mistakes! Can anyone find and post them?
Interesting to note that at least this DeAngelis had an organ. My hometown theatre did not. Also interesting to read in an earlier post on this link are the following words…..“He was still living until a few years ago, at least.” I wonder if he is still living as of this date? I’d sure like to talk to him, if possible!
Lost: THANKS! I found it and am thrilled to learn more about this theatre architect who is forever responsible for designing my hometown theatre…unfortunately he is gone and so is my hometown art deco theatre! Of the 10 DeAngelis theatres listed on CT I think only 2 have been demolished.
The Oscar Glas murals sound intriguing!
Lost: It does seem that this theatre will be renovated and not restored though both are far better than demolished.
I know that Michael DeAngelis is listed on CT as building 10 theatres so it is fascinating to compare the similar theatre styles.
Lost: Great photo showing the curved marquee that is very similar to the one that was on my hometown theatre marquee.
Penner: Any further information you can give me on Michael DeAngelis, architect would be greatly appreciated as I am researching my hometown theatre, the Grand in Westfield NY for a local project though not to rebuild the Grand, unfortunately unless a group of us hits the lottery!
Lost: Ironic that you added this theatre and it turns out to be a Michael DeAngelis designed theatre! Great minds think alike!
Lost Memory: This theatre has similar round circles as found in other DeAngelis designed theatres. On Feb. 25, 2008 you posted photos of the Warsaw Cinema designed by DeAngelis, but they can not be viewed and I’d love to see the art deco similiarities to my hometown theatre built by DeAngelis.
I see that architect, Michael DeAngelis designed this theatre along with my hometown theatre, the Grand/Westfield NY.
Any photos…interior and exterior? I know folks formerly from Akron and I’ve been to the town though it was prior to getting the theatre “bug”.