Linda: Yes, it is a shame and I didn’t even grow up in the Toledo area. When I read about the velvet curtains and the grand staircase it really makes me wonder why this theatre couldn’t have been saved and bring back those ticket takers in uniforms, too!
Jason: I have photos of the “grand” Grand so will send them to you in the near future. Thanks for posting on this site as it is always a treat when someone posts on this CT link!
Mark in NC: I’ve been to Gastonia to see friends and will be returning this winter to check out the former Webb lobby photos and one of the old projectors on display. Hope it is all still there!
After looking at a post with photo of the marquee it the shows the name “Don Gibson”. I think I recall reading that he was or is a country western singer who lives or used to live in Shelby so he may be a hometown boy who decided to purchase this theatre and put his name on it. Would rather see the name Rogers returned though. I wonder what he has done to the interior. If anything, hope he has kept it original as I’m sure the interior is art deco, too!
Lost: Your Feb. 24, 2007 post asks if the Rogers is haunted? I tried the link with no luck and it is Halloween season so we need to be able to read this haunted story! Boo!
I’m sure the interior is unique with the auditorium being the former sanctuary and the stage being where the screen is now. I wonder if the owner put in theatre seats or if patrons sit in pews?
LOL! I knew you’d come through for me! Not sure if I like the look of this marquee awkwardly placed on this former church. One can certainly tell that it had been a church. Don’t recall “church to cinema”. If at all, it’s the other way around…..“cinema to church”. I wonder how many Galeton residents are happy with this conversion?
Lost: Since I didn’t get to Galeton PA when I was in Coudersport I didn’t get to see the Lakeview Cinema. I tried to see it through your above post, but no luck….help!
It is only right to give credit where credit is due! Thanks again and Happy Thanksgiving!
You are always welcome, my theatre friend! :–)
“misterboo”: Thanks!
ken mc: Great b/w photo of the original marquee. The present marquee is similar though the electronic look changes it, imo.
Linda: Yes, it is a shame and I didn’t even grow up in the Toledo area. When I read about the velvet curtains and the grand staircase it really makes me wonder why this theatre couldn’t have been saved and bring back those ticket takers in uniforms, too!
And I used to have a FL neighbor who had grandparents in Bethel so I’m sure she knew about this theatre when she visited them growing up.
Jordan: Good news! Bryan’s photo post of August 24, 2005 doesn’t work!
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Would love to see a photo(s)!
Jason: I have photos of the “grand” Grand so will send them to you in the near future. Thanks for posting on this site as it is always a treat when someone posts on this CT link!
And it’s a real shame that on “January 10, 1984, the theater burned to the ground. Arson was suspected.”
And yes, it is a shame that this theatre didn’t survive as it would fit in well with the now trendy Dilworth with “old city charm”.
Sure would love to see photos of this former art deco in the historic Dilworth area of Charlotte NC.
In the 2003 report it sounds like this theatre and area went through difficult times.
And I hope this theater can be returned to its original use as a theater for Gastonia!
Mark in NC: I’ve been to Gastonia to see friends and will be returning this winter to check out the former Webb lobby photos and one of the old projectors on display. Hope it is all still there!
Lost: What more can you tell us about Shelby’s other theatres…the State, the Webb and the Carolina? Are they listed on CT now?
After looking at a post with photo of the marquee it the shows the name “Don Gibson”. I think I recall reading that he was or is a country western singer who lives or used to live in Shelby so he may be a hometown boy who decided to purchase this theatre and put his name on it. Would rather see the name Rogers returned though. I wonder what he has done to the interior. If anything, hope he has kept it original as I’m sure the interior is art deco, too!
Lost: Your Feb. 24, 2007 post asks if the Rogers is haunted? I tried the link with no luck and it is Halloween season so we need to be able to read this haunted story! Boo!
I plan to be in Shelby NC this winter and will report back here as to the renovation stage of this art deco theatre.
I’m sure the interior is unique with the auditorium being the former sanctuary and the stage being where the screen is now. I wonder if the owner put in theatre seats or if patrons sit in pews?
LOL! I knew you’d come through for me! Not sure if I like the look of this marquee awkwardly placed on this former church. One can certainly tell that it had been a church. Don’t recall “church to cinema”. If at all, it’s the other way around…..“cinema to church”. I wonder how many Galeton residents are happy with this conversion?
I had heard it had been a church prior to finding this link. I hope that Darren Jones who added this theatre posts here again and tells us more.
Lost: Since I didn’t get to Galeton PA when I was in Coudersport I didn’t get to see the Lakeview Cinema. I tried to see it through your above post, but no luck….help!
It seems this Opera House was the only one that Enoch A. Curtis built.