It would probably be best if someone with some knowledge of these theatres would add them…such as CT member, “travistarrant”. He and his mother are both natives of the area.
“It was demolished about fifteen years ago when Fayetteville Street was turned into a mall.” Too bad it was demolished, but why do that when the street was only being turned into a mall for, I assume, pedestrians? And the building that this theatre was in looked to be of art deco design.
travistarrant: Thanks for this additional info…let us know what you locate at that address the next time you are in downtown Raleigh. If it is a business in that same space, you might find reminders of when it was once a theatre such as slanted floor, projectionist windows, balcony, etc. This has happened to me when visiting a marine store in Buffalo NY. Upon entering the business it had that “former theatre look” to the facade so I asked and was then taken on a tour of the upstairs where evidence of it being a theatre was found!
http://theatreorgans.com/au/opus/ This link has been helpful in finding many Wurlitzer organs, but doesn’t give any further information concerning opus 1567.
SchineHistorian: Thanks for posting this important and timely article! An important phone number and address is now available for anyone who wants to become active in the art council’s many projects so that this theatre can become the art council’s MAJOR PROJECT for however long it takes to bring this theatre back to the citizens of Auburn!
Thanks for posting this article and I, too, hope that some entity is up to the considerable challenge!!! If someone knows of anyone, please come forth! I thank you and so does SchineHistorian!
StanMalone: Carleton doesn’t have a computer, but I have been in contact with him regarding another matter which isn’t related to theatres. I apologize for thinking that Carleton managed a theatre as he did tell me that he was a projectionist for many years in the Atlanta area. I do plan to call him this weekend so please email at and we can continue this conversation. Title your email “Carleton”. Thanks.
I just met a couple at a Labor Day weekend picnic from Indiana PA and they told me that basically one person saved this theater after much controversy and that it now has a ticket kios (which the Sept. 9, ‘05 photo doesn’t seem to show).
Well, it looks like this gal will be making a trip to Hershey in October and will get to see the Hershey Theatre, in person! After looking photos I tend to believe that this theatre is atmospheric though it isn’t described as such.
Still wish it looked like the THSA mystery theater #12 photo in the Jan 14, 2008 post! IF those doors are still in existence which I seriously doubt, they should be re-installed.
Thanks for this recent update on the Hollywood. I’ve been to this theatre and seen the progress being made! I wonder if there is anyone out there who can tell us about the Wurlitzer organ that was once in the Hollywood? This theater has an interesting history!
It would probably be best if someone with some knowledge of these theatres would add them…such as CT member, “travistarrant”. He and his mother are both natives of the area.
Lost Memory: Yes, would you?
“It was demolished about fifteen years ago when Fayetteville Street was turned into a mall.” Too bad it was demolished, but why do that when the street was only being turned into a mall for, I assume, pedestrians? And the building that this theatre was in looked to be of art deco design.
According to a May 9 ‘06 post with photo this theatre had a wonderful looking marquee!
I see that the Ambassador is CT listed, but not The Wake nor the State in Raleigh NC.
travistarrant: Thanks for this additional info…let us know what you locate at that address the next time you are in downtown Raleigh. If it is a business in that same space, you might find reminders of when it was once a theatre such as slanted floor, projectionist windows, balcony, etc. This has happened to me when visiting a marine store in Buffalo NY. Upon entering the business it had that “former theatre look” to the facade so I asked and was then taken on a tour of the upstairs where evidence of it being a theatre was found!
http://theatreorgans.com/au/opus/ This link has been helpful in finding many Wurlitzer organs, but doesn’t give any further information concerning opus 1567.
And I wonder what happened to the Wurlitzer B Special (opus 1567)?
And what is at 124 W. Martin Street now? I hope not another parking lot!
travistarrant: Sorry to read the word…demolished as the b/w photo on this link shows it to have been a neat theatre.
SchineHistorian: Thanks for posting this important and timely article! An important phone number and address is now available for anyone who wants to become active in the art council’s many projects so that this theatre can become the art council’s MAJOR PROJECT for however long it takes to bring this theatre back to the citizens of Auburn!
Thanks for posting this article and I, too, hope that some entity is up to the considerable challenge!!! If someone knows of anyone, please come forth! I thank you and so does SchineHistorian!
Impressive night photo!
StanMalone: Carleton doesn’t have a computer, but I have been in contact with him regarding another matter which isn’t related to theatres. I apologize for thinking that Carleton managed a theatre as he did tell me that he was a projectionist for many years in the Atlanta area. I do plan to call him this weekend so please email at and we can continue this conversation. Title your email “Carleton”. Thanks.
Still would like to see a photo(s)! And I had forgotten that it was torn down for a PARKING LOT!
Great close-up photo! Thanks…..again!
Very nice renovated GA theatre..thanks for the photos!
I have neighbors from Chagrin Falls so will have to ask them of their Falls Theatre memories!
I just met a couple at a Labor Day weekend picnic from Indiana PA and they told me that basically one person saved this theater after much controversy and that it now has a ticket kios (which the Sept. 9, ‘05 photo doesn’t seem to show).
This theatre looks to have an original and very nicely restored ticket kios!
DennisZ: I do plan to see this theatre built by Milton Hershey!!!!
Well, it looks like this gal will be making a trip to Hershey in October and will get to see the Hershey Theatre, in person! After looking photos I tend to believe that this theatre is atmospheric though it isn’t described as such.
Still wish it looked like the THSA mystery theater #12 photo in the Jan 14, 2008 post! IF those doors are still in existence which I seriously doubt, they should be re-installed.
Thanks for this recent update on the Hollywood. I’ve been to this theatre and seen the progress being made! I wonder if there is anyone out there who can tell us about the Wurlitzer organ that was once in the Hollywood? This theater has an interesting history!
Oshkosh, by gosh…what a lovely renovation on your opera house!