Elias M. Loew 1898-1984,at one time he owned 70 hardtop theatres and 17 drive-ins also a chain of hotels and motels,and a racetrack.He was not related to Marcus Loew.He based his theatres out of Boston,Mass.
Thanks CWalczak,I did not expect such a quick responce on this comment,but I do know that this was a “Roulette Wheel” but it could have been used like you said,it laid down flat and had the groves to catch the balls,although it could have been used for different games like a pinball machine,I know of some other uses for pinball machines besides what they where designed for,a game of chance.Interesting video.I used to run a pool room also so I know a little bit about these kind of things,Thanks again for your responce.
MORE MEMORIES,One thing I recalled just the other day that when we were slow in business and were bored I would explore the building, in the catwalks above the house and behind the screen there were some stairs going up the the second floor which had a door that was never locked,anyone could have gone up there if they knew about it.Maybe because Crescent Amusement built and owned the building there was just stuff stored up there,the motor for the A/C Compressor and in one corner was a “Roulette Wheel” and I mean one like you would see in Las Vegas, pretty big, you could tell that it had been there for a long time because of the dust on it,but It was real nice, I showed it to several fellows who said we should snag it,we never did though,I wonder if it was still there when the theatre was torn down.Any one could had brought it down the steps and out the loading dock behind the screen.It was ther for years.
Thats funny Mike now that I look at the Officer and a Gentelman photo, the Silver Nova parked near the box office was my car. I was not working there then, I was managing apartments by then, but I would still hang out at the complex at the pool hall or the bar that was in the center.1977 Nova was a pretty cool car,wish I still had it.
I agree too Mark and Mike.Lets keep it accurate as possible and fun too!
Thats a great story Steerforth, Red Skelton was one of my favorites.Welcome to Cinema Treaures.
Let me know if I am wrong, this theatre just opened and is already a Cinema Treasure?
Nice photos posted by Lost 5/2/09.Great entrance shots.
What a great Name for a theatre.
Nice photo Joe, your right looks like another theatre next door.
Very Very Nice.
Sad photos of the Astor.
Listed at this address now is Shear Perfection Barber Shop and Steel Magnolilas Salon and Gift Boutque.
Pretty Cool.
Thats good news. Good Luck to them.
Got an e-mail today from Friends of the Loews about their 3rd.Season? Schedule,looks like they are back in action.
Elias M. Loew 1898-1984,at one time he owned 70 hardtop theatres and 17 drive-ins also a chain of hotels and motels,and a racetrack.He was not related to Marcus Loew.He based his theatres out of Boston,Mass.
Jack N.Is the man.
From one Dawg to another.The great thing the this theatre is still there.And not far from my house.
Heres a trivia question? What was the name of the movie theatre in the Andy Griffith show? There were two names I know of.
Mr. Coate.It must be hard to walk around with your ego.Lighten up!With all due repect.
Excellent photo posted by Bill Swain.Very Nice.
Well Said CWalczac.
Thanks CWalczak,I did not expect such a quick responce on this comment,but I do know that this was a “Roulette Wheel” but it could have been used like you said,it laid down flat and had the groves to catch the balls,although it could have been used for different games like a pinball machine,I know of some other uses for pinball machines besides what they where designed for,a game of chance.Interesting video.I used to run a pool room also so I know a little bit about these kind of things,Thanks again for your responce.
MORE MEMORIES,One thing I recalled just the other day that when we were slow in business and were bored I would explore the building, in the catwalks above the house and behind the screen there were some stairs going up the the second floor which had a door that was never locked,anyone could have gone up there if they knew about it.Maybe because Crescent Amusement built and owned the building there was just stuff stored up there,the motor for the A/C Compressor and in one corner was a “Roulette Wheel” and I mean one like you would see in Las Vegas, pretty big, you could tell that it had been there for a long time because of the dust on it,but It was real nice, I showed it to several fellows who said we should snag it,we never did though,I wonder if it was still there when the theatre was torn down.Any one could had brought it down the steps and out the loading dock behind the screen.It was ther for years.
Thats funny Mike now that I look at the Officer and a Gentelman photo, the Silver Nova parked near the box office was my car. I was not working there then, I was managing apartments by then, but I would still hang out at the complex at the pool hall or the bar that was in the center.1977 Nova was a pretty cool car,wish I still had it.
I agree Mike,interesting looking semi-vertical sign though.
Lawrence Ann Day Attorney at Law, and Woodrow Hall are listed at this address now.
Relinking.