I recently attended a fun comedy play entitled “The Queen of Bingo” at this theatre. The audience even got the opportunity to play a game of Bingo and the winner won a 10# frozen turkey! BTW, the winner was not “Yours Truly”!
Mark: This is difficult to read and I hope that somehow the Carolina Theatre has a future in Charlotte, but with the troubled economy one can only wonder what will happen to the Carolina.
During my tour I saw and sat in one of the theatre seats, but also saw and sat in one of the original seats that were much more ornate on the sides. It was in the basement and, I believe, is the only one. I suggested to our tour guide, David that perhaps they put it on display, but the lobby area isn’t big enough.
Opus: Interesting to read about the Wurlitzer organ that was once in the Hollywood. Though very disturbing to read that the organ was offered back to the theatre by the owner’s widow and they declined! Also interesting to note in my research that the seats have all been saved and are being restored by inmates.
My recent trip to Coudersport was a pleasant experience having met friends for lunch and meeting new friends at the Potter County Historical Society, Kay and Leon Reed. Leon graduated from high school with CT member, Edith Wingate. Leon took us on a 45 minute tour of the town which included seeing the Scottish Rite Consistory, Lewis Mansion, Old Hickory, Dr. Othmers former summer home and other interesting sites. At 2:00 we were greeted by the manager of the theatre and taken on a full tour of that lovely theatre. Thank you David and thank M/M Reed.
The one photo shows a vertical marquee with the words…PALACE and another one doesn’t seem to show the vertical marquee though hard to see as they are not “up close and personal” photos! Hopefully my email will bring about some better photos of the Palace!
Lost……Thanks so much! I think I found 2 photos on that site of the theatre, but have sent an email to find out if the site could post some close-up theatre photos along with interior photos!
Richard G: And did you once own theatres in western NYS? Silver Creek NY and Angola NY? If so, I tried to contact you about the Geitner Theatre…even stopped to get a tour by the present owner, but to no avail.
Lost: Thanks for posting the website that showed a mirror salvaged from the Palace Theatre! I just wonder if any local antique stores would have other items? I just may have to make some inquiry calls!
I am VERY interested in seeing photos of this theatre that once stood on Main Street in Olean NY! Recently I was in Olean and visited The Library Restaurant which used to be the Public Library. I spoke with the owner and she told me that the library, too, was destined to be demolished until her family stepped up and purchased it 25 years ago. So to this day most folks when they think of Olean they think of The Library Restaurant. While speaking with her I asked if she had grown up in Olean and she told me yes. I then asked her if the town had had a theatre and she told me the story of how the town tried to save it. Now thanks to a September 2006 post by “opus 1280” I now know the sad story! And to think…“Mayor Griffin didn’t even showed up for the meeting”. And last, but not least…who was this Benderson person??
Could the name, John Rigas who is mentioned in previous posts be of help to me during a Coudersport Theatre visit? Through an internet search I found more than one Coudersport residents listed under that name.
I plan to be in Coudersports next week to visit friends and will certainly go by this hometown theatre. Does anyone have a contact # that I can call to perhaps get a tour???
I recently attended a fun comedy play entitled “The Queen of Bingo” at this theatre. The audience even got the opportunity to play a game of Bingo and the winner won a 10# frozen turkey! BTW, the winner was not “Yours Truly”!
This theatre doesn’t have the Marr & Colton organ today nor does it have any organ after its renovation.
Thanks. I have visited this theatre, but had forgotten the EBERSON connection!
Mark: This is difficult to read and I hope that somehow the Carolina Theatre has a future in Charlotte, but with the troubled economy one can only wonder what will happen to the Carolina.
During my tour I saw and sat in one of the theatre seats, but also saw and sat in one of the original seats that were much more ornate on the sides. It was in the basement and, I believe, is the only one. I suggested to our tour guide, David that perhaps they put it on display, but the lobby area isn’t big enough.
I just checked out an exterior photo and like the “It’s Time” on the marquee between the word MILLER. Clever!
I hope to see one of Roy Benjamin’s theatres this winter, the Marion in Ocala FL.
Opus: Interesting to read about the Wurlitzer organ that was once in the Hollywood. Though very disturbing to read that the organ was offered back to the theatre by the owner’s widow and they declined! Also interesting to note in my research that the seats have all been saved and are being restored by inmates.
My recent trip to Coudersport was a pleasant experience having met friends for lunch and meeting new friends at the Potter County Historical Society, Kay and Leon Reed. Leon graduated from high school with CT member, Edith Wingate. Leon took us on a 45 minute tour of the town which included seeing the Scottish Rite Consistory, Lewis Mansion, Old Hickory, Dr. Othmers former summer home and other interesting sites. At 2:00 we were greeted by the manager of the theatre and taken on a full tour of that lovely theatre. Thank you David and thank M/M Reed.
Yes, “locals”!
Ok..thanks again!
http://theatreorgans.com/au/opus/op05/op0566.HTM
This Wurlitzer site shows Opus 566 in the Heavens Theatre so believe it should read Havens.
The one photo shows a vertical marquee with the words…PALACE and another one doesn’t seem to show the vertical marquee though hard to see as they are not “up close and personal” photos! Hopefully my email will bring about some better photos of the Palace!
Lost……Thanks so much! I think I found 2 photos on that site of the theatre, but have sent an email to find out if the site could post some close-up theatre photos along with interior photos!
ken mc: The 1929 ad posted on October 23, 2006 doesn’t work and I would like to see it. Thanks.
Richard G: And did you once own theatres in western NYS? Silver Creek NY and Angola NY? If so, I tried to contact you about the Geitner Theatre…even stopped to get a tour by the present owner, but to no avail.
Richard G: Please email me at and put Palace Theatre/Olean NY in the subject line!
Lost: Thanks for posting the website that showed a mirror salvaged from the Palace Theatre! I just wonder if any local antique stores would have other items? I just may have to make some inquiry calls!
I am VERY interested in seeing photos of this theatre that once stood on Main Street in Olean NY! Recently I was in Olean and visited The Library Restaurant which used to be the Public Library. I spoke with the owner and she told me that the library, too, was destined to be demolished until her family stepped up and purchased it 25 years ago. So to this day most folks when they think of Olean they think of The Library Restaurant. While speaking with her I asked if she had grown up in Olean and she told me yes. I then asked her if the town had had a theatre and she told me the story of how the town tried to save it. Now thanks to a September 2006 post by “opus 1280” I now know the sad story! And to think…“Mayor Griffin didn’t even showed up for the meeting”. And last, but not least…who was this Benderson person??
When was this theatre “triplexed”?
Edith: Please email me at and put Coudersport Theatre in the subject line. Thanks.
LOL! Thanks so much!
Could the name, John Rigas who is mentioned in previous posts be of help to me during a Coudersport Theatre visit? Through an internet search I found more than one Coudersport residents listed under that name.
I plan to be in Coudersports next week to visit friends and will certainly go by this hometown theatre. Does anyone have a contact # that I can call to perhaps get a tour???
And according to the theatre’s website this one has a Mighty Wurlitzer!