More history of the Melrose Theatre,the lobby had mirrors on the ceiling and mirrors ont the exterior over the three sets of double doors at the entrance.There was a curved staircase to the right of the entrance that went to the balcony of course,the balcony was closed most of the time unless we were very busy to keep from having to clean it.The was another set of stairs on the back side of the balcony they came down by the office that was in the back left hand side of the building.There were serveral rooms also in in the back,one was the ushers room with lockers,another room for storage of concessions, and one large room on the end for storage of the marquee letters,and latters.There were no restrooms in the balcony,the ladies room had a “Powder Room” that was curved with vanities and seats before going into the restroom itself.There was a room behind the concession stand that was in front of the front stairway,that had an ice machine and the popcorn machine,and the breaker box to turn on all the lights and the marquees,quite a nice set up.Employees were allowed to sit in the balcony during shows as long as they cleaned up after themselves,or course the booth was in the back of the balcony.
Its amazing to see in the photos that the projection equiptment is still there,although in bad shape I am sure.I quess it is hard enough to restore one theatre,but 2 in the same building!Matbe they could at least restore one of them, maybe the one still in the best shape, I know that is wishful thinking.
The intro on this theatres says it was a Loews, but Chucks photo 1983 says Plitt Crossroads, was it a Plitt and latter closed as a Loews as the header implies?
Thanks for the correction Stan.Must have been a typo error,you are right more like 9 or 10 years at most.Never went to this theatre myself although I live in Nashville.
That is terrible news LuisV,and whats up with building “temporary buildings” on the site?
Wonderful photos and history,great looking theatre.
Just looked at the interior photos again,very nice,good to see it still going.
That is good news DPI,from the photos I have seen looks nice from the outside,good luck to them.
Great photos of the 1982 screen tower.
Thats bad news, nice photos posted by Retroguy 7/7/10.
Sorry Bob, just a human error!But thanks for bringing it to my attention.Have a great day.
More history of the Melrose Theatre,the lobby had mirrors on the ceiling and mirrors ont the exterior over the three sets of double doors at the entrance.There was a curved staircase to the right of the entrance that went to the balcony of course,the balcony was closed most of the time unless we were very busy to keep from having to clean it.The was another set of stairs on the back side of the balcony they came down by the office that was in the back left hand side of the building.There were serveral rooms also in in the back,one was the ushers room with lockers,another room for storage of concessions, and one large room on the end for storage of the marquee letters,and latters.There were no restrooms in the balcony,the ladies room had a “Powder Room” that was curved with vanities and seats before going into the restroom itself.There was a room behind the concession stand that was in front of the front stairway,that had an ice machine and the popcorn machine,and the breaker box to turn on all the lights and the marquees,quite a nice set up.Employees were allowed to sit in the balcony during shows as long as they cleaned up after themselves,or course the booth was in the back of the balcony.
Sad looking photos of the W.C. Handy Theatre,at least it is being used as a bar now.
Great photostream Jack.
Its amazing to see in the photos that the projection equiptment is still there,although in bad shape I am sure.I quess it is hard enough to restore one theatre,but 2 in the same building!Matbe they could at least restore one of them, maybe the one still in the best shape, I know that is wishful thinking.
Amazing photos of these great movie palaces.Those were the days.
Thanks for the photos MrBluehaunt,and Jack.
Very nice photos,good to see its still open.
One of the nicest marquees and verticals I have ever seen.
Drove to Clarksville a few years ago and saw the Roxy looked the same as the 2009 photos.
Yes Meg it is a shame, but its sister theatre the Melrose is still standing although I do not know its condition inside.
Checked today this theatre is still up and running.
The intro on this theatres says it was a Loews, but Chucks photo 1983 says Plitt Crossroads, was it a Plitt and latter closed as a Loews as the header implies?
I agree nice video,very interesting and historical.
This theatre has almost the same address as the Elite,wonder if it was the same theatre or next door?
Thanks for the correction Stan.Must have been a typo error,you are right more like 9 or 10 years at most.Never went to this theatre myself although I live in Nashville.
Wasnt this theatre located a bout a block from the Imperial?
Any photos of the Loews Melba?
Saw this on the local news the other night.