The Majestic was built in the 1890s as a vaudeville house and later became a cinema. In 1954 it was seriously damaged by a fire and demolished the following year.
“I lived near this drive in and as a youngster got to see a lot movies there with my parents. The Sunset was huge, had the familiar playground under the screen and the snack bar had good food. I saw my first 3-D movie here which was "Arena”, about a rodeo rider. As a teenager sneaking friends into the theater in the trunk was done a time or two"….Billy Smith
A 1986 view of the Blakely Theater in Blakely.
A forlorn view of the closed Albany Theater in Albany from 1986. (Notice the great bas relief artwork).
If there is only one vehicle within a mile of an old theater…..guess where it will be parked?
The Venus Theater had a previous address in Shreveport which was 2434 Fetzer.
By 1935 the Gem address had become the home of the old Phoenix Hotel.
By 1935 the Crystal address had become the home of Sheffield Jewelery.
By 1935 the Grand address had become the home of the H.L. Green Company.
By 1935 the Bijou address had become the home of Phelps Shoes.
A 2008 view of the Keystone Theater in Towanda Here and Here along with the Red Rose Diner which is a short walk from the Keystone.
A photo of the First National Bank in Shreveport referenced in the above comment. With thanks to mikerosebery’s flickr site.
The Caddo was a pre 1920s theater that been replaced by a Montgomery Ward store by 1935.
The Mussee was a pre 1920s theater that was located across the street from the Capri Theater.
The Majestic was built in the 1890s as a vaudeville house and later became a cinema. In 1954 it was seriously damaged by a fire and demolished the following year.
The Electric was a pre 1920s theater which by 1935 was replaced by Styron Engraving which later was replaced by the Ritzy Cafe.
The Victoria was a pre 1920s theater which by 1935 was replaced by Date’s Newstand.
The Ferris was a pre 1920s theater and was located across the street from the Union Depot which later became the Jefferson Hotel.
Correction: The above description is for the Ferris Theater that was in Shreveport.
The Iris was a pre 1920s theater that was located across the street from the Strand Theater and by 1935 a Chinese restaurant had taken its place.
The Iris was a pre 1920’s theater. It was located across the street from the Union Depot which later became the Jefferson Hotel.
The Theatorium was a pre 1920s theater located on Texas street. By 1935 the Tunsten Seed Store had taken its place.
A 1996 view of the Majestic Theater in Gettysburg.
The Barksdale Drive-In Theater was located near Barksdale Air Force Base.
A 1996 view of the former Strand Theater building in Erie.
Good luck Craig!! I know you had put a lot of hard work and money into the Heights.
Don…
Five images of the Sayre Theater taken September 2008. #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5.
“I lived near this drive in and as a youngster got to see a lot movies there with my parents. The Sunset was huge, had the familiar playground under the screen and the snack bar had good food. I saw my first 3-D movie here which was "Arena”, about a rodeo rider. As a teenager sneaking friends into the theater in the trunk was done a time or two"….Billy Smith
“As with many drive in theaters the Don became a skin flick before finally closing.”…Billy Smith