Here is the brief history:
Brief history: The Palace Theater was built 100 years ago. The building still stands on the west side and has seen many changes in the past century. The structure was built of concrete block, faced with brick. The interior was in Spanish style, quite unusual for a small Midwest city in 1914.
The ceiling was filled with twinkling lights, and during the movie, a cloud machine was turned on and the “stars” could be seen as the clouds passed overhead. There also was a grand Barton pipe organ that was played by a local musician during silent movies.
There was a Saturday matinee for children, usually a cowboy show, and a double header on Friday night. A signal that the movie was about to begin was when the usher, dressed in a uniform and hat, walked to the stage to open the curtain. At that time, ushers also took tickets and helped movie-goers find their seats.
The theater was owned by Robert A. McDonald until 1920. Early ownership is sketchy, but Frank and Henrietta Eckardt were owners after McDonald. The couple owned three theaters in Wisconsin Rapids during the first half of the 20th century.
In 1957, Palace Recreation became the custodian, and there was a dance hall, lunch counter and pool room in the building. The slanted floor was made so it could be tipped up on one end to make a flat floor when needed.
In 1962, Ed-Syl Furniture occupied the building until Sears Roebuck and Co. moved in two years later. John Potter bought the building from the Kruger-Walrath Co. in the mid-1960s. After Sears moved out in 1972, the building was remodeled and made into separate stores. Kim’s Classic Shoe Rack was on the lower level and Mr. Image barber shop on the main level.
DeByle’s clothing store bought the building in 1980 and changed the interior into one store on two levels.
The building has been owned by the Mead Witter Foundation since 2001 and has become a home for the arts. At one time, the Cultural Center, Arts Council and community theater had offices there. Today, the Cultural Center offices and display fill the main floor, and musicians come in once a week to perform. On the lower level there is a meeting room and pottery and mosaic studios. Home-school students meet there once a week to learn about the arts.
Anhony: I agree with you 100%. My best friend father who was a member of CT until his passing had tons of notes that were very descriptive of so many theatres. I have posted a large number of his photos on CT and some of his notes with his sons permission. I just have to convince Stephen to let me post more, he is rather bitter toward CT and some of its members.
Theatre amenities:
VIP Seating – The newly renovated auditoriums feature lush, reclining seats crafted to give you the maximum comfort during for your movie going experience. You’ll be so comfortable, you’ll forget you’re not at home in your favorite chair!
100% Reserved Seating – You’re in control. Purchase tickets and choose the seat you want ahead of time!
Wall-to-Wall Screens – You’ll be surrounded and immersed in the movie thanks to wall-to-wall, state of the art screens.
Private VIP Theater Rental – A private theater auditorium is available for rental! With three different styles of luxury, you can entertain up to 50 guests and enjoy the VIP benefits.
Cocktails, Wine, and Beer – We offer specialty cocktails and drinks for our 21 and up guests. Stop by the bar for a drink before your show!
Closed Captioning Devices and Assisted Listening Headsets – Each auditorium is equipped to accommodate guests with vision and/or hearing impairment
The building is now occupied by Power World Sports 61000 US Hwy 40 Granby, CO 80446. (Ski Mobiles, ATV’s, Motor Bikes, Motorcycles, etc)
From the photos on the photo page it looks like one balcony.
This theatre should be listed as closed.
Here is the brief history: Brief history: The Palace Theater was built 100 years ago. The building still stands on the west side and has seen many changes in the past century. The structure was built of concrete block, faced with brick. The interior was in Spanish style, quite unusual for a small Midwest city in 1914.
The ceiling was filled with twinkling lights, and during the movie, a cloud machine was turned on and the “stars” could be seen as the clouds passed overhead. There also was a grand Barton pipe organ that was played by a local musician during silent movies.
There was a Saturday matinee for children, usually a cowboy show, and a double header on Friday night. A signal that the movie was about to begin was when the usher, dressed in a uniform and hat, walked to the stage to open the curtain. At that time, ushers also took tickets and helped movie-goers find their seats.
The theater was owned by Robert A. McDonald until 1920. Early ownership is sketchy, but Frank and Henrietta Eckardt were owners after McDonald. The couple owned three theaters in Wisconsin Rapids during the first half of the 20th century.
In 1957, Palace Recreation became the custodian, and there was a dance hall, lunch counter and pool room in the building. The slanted floor was made so it could be tipped up on one end to make a flat floor when needed.
In 1962, Ed-Syl Furniture occupied the building until Sears Roebuck and Co. moved in two years later. John Potter bought the building from the Kruger-Walrath Co. in the mid-1960s. After Sears moved out in 1972, the building was remodeled and made into separate stores. Kim’s Classic Shoe Rack was on the lower level and Mr. Image barber shop on the main level.
DeByle’s clothing store bought the building in 1980 and changed the interior into one store on two levels.
The building has been owned by the Mead Witter Foundation since 2001 and has become a home for the arts. At one time, the Cultural Center, Arts Council and community theater had offices there. Today, the Cultural Center offices and display fill the main floor, and musicians come in once a week to perform. On the lower level there is a meeting room and pottery and mosaic studios. Home-school students meet there once a week to learn about the arts.
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If the address is correct the building has been demolished.
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Anhony: I agree with you 100%. My best friend father who was a member of CT until his passing had tons of notes that were very descriptive of so many theatres. I have posted a large number of his photos on CT and some of his notes with his sons permission. I just have to convince Stephen to let me post more, he is rather bitter toward CT and some of its members.
One your What is Rivest Doing, it would be much easier to follow if the years were in numerical order.
The screen was destroyed by severe storms on July 19, 2007.
Amenities for this theatre:
All Digital Projection Ultimate Rocker ® Seating Digital Sound Expanded Snack Bar Online Ticketing Self Serve Ticket Kiosks Disabled Accessible Assistive Listening Devices
Rivest1266, this is a 5 screen not a 7 screen according to their website.
Well B&BB is one of the oldest Theatre Companies in the US so I think they should be able to make a go of this theatre.
Click on the photo page at the top and you can see a photo when the theatre was in operation.
Now Affordable Towing, No sign of the former drive-in.
Theatre amenities: VIP Seating – The newly renovated auditoriums feature lush, reclining seats crafted to give you the maximum comfort during for your movie going experience. You’ll be so comfortable, you’ll forget you’re not at home in your favorite chair! 100% Reserved Seating – You’re in control. Purchase tickets and choose the seat you want ahead of time! Wall-to-Wall Screens – You’ll be surrounded and immersed in the movie thanks to wall-to-wall, state of the art screens. Private VIP Theater Rental – A private theater auditorium is available for rental! With three different styles of luxury, you can entertain up to 50 guests and enjoy the VIP benefits. Cocktails, Wine, and Beer – We offer specialty cocktails and drinks for our 21 and up guests. Stop by the bar for a drink before your show! Closed Captioning Devices and Assisted Listening Headsets – Each auditorium is equipped to accommodate guests with vision and/or hearing impairment
Mike the other theatre you are talking about is the Arcade Theatre and it listed on CT
NeonSky, your link takes you to hotels, no photo of the former theatre. Other links are dead links.
Same photo is located on the Cinema Retro Blog.
Need to update the header to 8 screens.
Was the Temple known as something other than the Temple Theatre during its life as a theatre?
This should be listed as open not closed.
Was there ever a Canarsie Theatre on Rockaway Ave?
CEO Francisco Schlotterbeck says the theatre is not a luxury theatre it is a sophisticated theatre.
From their website and my understanding this theatre is going to have a restaurant and bar when it is totally finished.
That is an original Automatic ticket dispenser, one of the first electric ticket machines.