Based on the photo posted directly above by kencmcintyre on March 22, 2010, there was a second smaller one story Capitol Theatre at 929 Atlantic Avenue which is still standing. The two buildings to it’s right are also still standing in the October 2019 street view. However it is not the same Capitol Theatre pictured above the Overview, which is clearly a two story structure whose address we still don’t know.
Though I’ve found a reference to a Capitol Theatre at 827 Atlantic Avenue, which was likely this larger one.
As that address is just as close to the intersection of Maryland Avenue and Atlantic Avenue as the small Capitol Theatre in the 2010 linked photo.
If the city is paying $375K for demolition of a one story commercial building they are either getting ripped off, or they inflated it so the former owner gets paid his half of that as the article states.
The national average for tearing down a commercial building is $4-$8 a square foot, and decreases as the square footage goes up.
The Campus 4 Cinemas square footage is 15,200.
Even at $10 a square foot factoring in hazardous materials removal etc., it would/should still be less than half that cost.
@DavidZornig: Sorry you had to wait for a late response here but it was mocked up as the Regent Theatre for “That Thing You Do!” (1996), where Old Towne Orange stood in for 1964 Erie, Pennsylvania. In the photo you shared, the adjacent building was adorned with a Woolworth sign – also a prop created for the film.
Image & description added credit Farmersville Historical Society.
“The Cornes Theater opened in Farmersville July 16, 1925 with a formal dedication. It began with the Lions Club Orchestra giving a musical program. Everyone was welcomed by Mayor H.L. Hendrix. After Rev. J. C. Marshall spoke on “Social and Moral Value of the Motion Picture”, J. F. Kilpatrick told of “The Educational Value of the Motion Pictures”. The first movie was D. W. Griffith’s great historical drama “America” starring Lionel Barrymore, Neil Hamilton and Carol Dempster.”
Update:
Concord Theater, 1966. The Concord was located on the south side of Emma Avenue near the present-day parking lot where Coffee and Cars is held. (203 Emma Avenue)
The Concord opened in 1927 with seating for 650 (the seats were walnut-finished folding chairs bolted to the floor), a pipe organ, and lighted stage. The first talking motion picture to come to Springdale was shown there in 1929.
The Concord had seen better days by the time this photo was taken. After standing vacant for several years, in 1968, the building became home to the Springdale Fine Arts Center, the forerunner of today’s Arts Center of the Ozarks. The Arts Center moved out in 1971 and the building was torn down soon after.
Address was 203 Emma Avenue.
Description credit Springdale History.
(Photo posted was 1966)
“The Concord was located on the south side of Emma Avenue near the present-day parking lot where Coffee and Cars is held.
The Concord opened in 1927 with seating for 650 (the seats were walnut-finished folding chairs bolted to the floor), a pipe organ, and lighted stage. The first talking motion picture to come to Springdale was shown there in 1929.
The Concord had seen better days by the time this photo was taken. After standing vacant for several years, in 1968, the building became home to the Springdale Fine Arts Center, the forerunner of today’s Arts Center of the Ozarks. The Arts Center moved out in 1971 and the building was torn down soon after.”
Address shows as 852 N. Clark in the print ad in the 2011 comment, and 854 N. Clark in the print ad in the gallery.
Varsity has been given landmarks status and is undergoing a 3 million dollar renovation.
https://www.kcci.com/article/varsity-theater-snookies-malt-shop-sign-given-landmark-status/36880662
Ha, right your are. Here is the real update on the update.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/06/29/with-new-developer-on-board-long-vacant-congress-theater-could-reopen-in-2023/?fbclid=IwAR1ubtkpTCopRVIkKHejTSKKdSGrLecmm5Y7Og5JcRdDm-Cv4Mf2t69ua4I
Based on the photo posted directly above by kencmcintyre on March 22, 2010, there was a second smaller one story Capitol Theatre at 929 Atlantic Avenue which is still standing. The two buildings to it’s right are also still standing in the October 2019 street view. However it is not the same Capitol Theatre pictured above the Overview, which is clearly a two story structure whose address we still don’t know. Though I’ve found a reference to a Capitol Theatre at 827 Atlantic Avenue, which was likely this larger one. As that address is just as close to the intersection of Maryland Avenue and Atlantic Avenue as the small Capitol Theatre in the 2010 linked photo.
If the city is paying $375K for demolition of a one story commercial building they are either getting ripped off, or they inflated it so the former owner gets paid his half of that as the article states. The national average for tearing down a commercial building is $4-$8 a square foot, and decreases as the square footage goes up. The Campus 4 Cinemas square footage is 15,200. Even at $10 a square foot factoring in hazardous materials removal etc., it would/should still be less than half that cost.
Bergen County is auctioning off the William Center this Summer.
Save The William Center link below, with auction link within.
https://www.savethewilliamscenter.com/?fbclid=IwAR3lH24C-t7nF6bDrNOQQCm1KDyKiSg7tY7aQXYC7s8FgwQmkUezSjXmEew
Article with photos of the Apple store conversion.
https://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/apple-tower-theatre-store-los-angeles-california-usa?fbclid=IwAR3YEdO6tIn6Gwn_tCegaeozZ5mb0zK1mDpmgRoZrDKOjiumTLHVYTh96hg
Update: “The Brat” ran 12 weeks at the Colonial beginning in December 1917.
https://cambridge.dlconsulting.com/?a=d&d=Sentinel19180209-01.2.43&e=——-en-20–1–txt-txIN——-
There will be a marquee lighting and ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday June 26th at 8pm. Article below.
https://www.advantagenews.com/re-lighting-the-sign-at-jerseyville-movie-theater/article_d712b4a0-d468-11eb-86f9-bb2e6d0c94e0.html?fbclid=IwAR0lr_gR3H3jXxgU0ghtg2m8WJjmmTReD57dV666xauL_thYN2jjTZHoogA
Current article about the Foster Theatre.
https://www.mahoningmatters.com/local-news/fostering-a-new-future-iconic-youngstown-theater-gets-new-life-3894587?fbclid=IwAR3ZxKWwjSVxMcL1NTSLjkdoxW1hIqonRofNG0lodGJdCEe93B3WCvYeskk
Restoration nearly complete. Article with photos below.
https://milwaukeerecord.com/film/check-out-the-nearly-complete-restoration-of-the-oriental-theatre/?fbclid=IwAR2Q3n5tHGGvdHnOz4ycIsee1Dnq5YQ0OyTWd0FkfBiqP3PFXgA_Y6oR_TY
Website for current tenant Media Benders, with a link at the bottom to donate to help save the Palace Theater.
https://mediabenders.tv/?fbclid=IwAR2x2EC2HdOSwAX61tQEO3wfIznfVHAIkOSzSh4zDKyqCxLQOUm11ug4n34
Link with a photo and description of the Chicago Theatre organ in 1924.
http://theatreorgans.com/southerncross/Radiogram/ListeningRoom/thelisteningroom-crawfords.htm
Scroll down in this link for more about the organ.
http://theatreorgans.com/southerncross/Radiogram/ListeningRoom/thelisteningroom-crawfords.htm
Update: The USA release of “Erika’s Hot Summer” was June 15, 1972.
Moveum building as a drug store circa 1940, and circa 1938 photos added credit Aitkin County Historical Society.
2017 article about Seattle theatres.
https://typespec.com/mr-montgomery-seattle-theatre-lore/?fbclid=IwAR3q-kOTrBbDdad9NYoEVaZeSZq05qMg2EB5E2I8FK00yp58ntFETUsOSQQ
Courtesy cardboardroom on June 8, 2021 at 6:00 pm
@DavidZornig: Sorry you had to wait for a late response here but it was mocked up as the Regent Theatre for “That Thing You Do!” (1996), where Old Towne Orange stood in for 1964 Erie, Pennsylvania. In the photo you shared, the adjacent building was adorned with a Woolworth sign – also a prop created for the film.
Thank you cardboardroom. I will add your description beneath it in the photo gallery.
This link says it was also the City Hall Square Theater 1911-1915, with an address of 139 N. Clark.
https://chicagology.com/skyscrapers/skyscrapers012/
Appears to have still been open in 1983, when “Ocean Fever” played there. Photo added. Patron’s wardrobes suggest early `80s.
Image & description added credit Farmersville Historical Society. “The Cornes Theater opened in Farmersville July 16, 1925 with a formal dedication. It began with the Lions Club Orchestra giving a musical program. Everyone was welcomed by Mayor H.L. Hendrix. After Rev. J. C. Marshall spoke on “Social and Moral Value of the Motion Picture”, J. F. Kilpatrick told of “The Educational Value of the Motion Pictures”. The first movie was D. W. Griffith’s great historical drama “America” starring Lionel Barrymore, Neil Hamilton and Carol Dempster.”
Update: Concord Theater, 1966. The Concord was located on the south side of Emma Avenue near the present-day parking lot where Coffee and Cars is held. (203 Emma Avenue) The Concord opened in 1927 with seating for 650 (the seats were walnut-finished folding chairs bolted to the floor), a pipe organ, and lighted stage. The first talking motion picture to come to Springdale was shown there in 1929. The Concord had seen better days by the time this photo was taken. After standing vacant for several years, in 1968, the building became home to the Springdale Fine Arts Center, the forerunner of today’s Arts Center of the Ozarks. The Arts Center moved out in 1971 and the building was torn down soon after.
Address was 203 Emma Avenue. Description credit Springdale History. (Photo posted was 1966) “The Concord was located on the south side of Emma Avenue near the present-day parking lot where Coffee and Cars is held. The Concord opened in 1927 with seating for 650 (the seats were walnut-finished folding chairs bolted to the floor), a pipe organ, and lighted stage. The first talking motion picture to come to Springdale was shown there in 1929. The Concord had seen better days by the time this photo was taken. After standing vacant for several years, in 1968, the building became home to the Springdale Fine Arts Center, the forerunner of today’s Arts Center of the Ozarks. The Arts Center moved out in 1971 and the building was torn down soon after.”
Status should be updated to Demolished. A two story building now stands in it’s place.