This auction is for an LP of the last concert in the old Paramount Theatre in Toledo, OH. The organ this concert was played upon is one of the best in the world as were the acoustics inside the Paramount Theatre.
From a March 6, 2008 post: “The auditorium, itself, is decently sized and one can see where the split down the middle halved what was once a grand theater.” Yes, once a grand theater, indeed!
Would love to see the auditorium and balcony triplex configurations plus vintage photos of the interior and exterior showing the original marquee….tried viewing previous post photos to no avail.
I’m not surprised that this theatre is no longer with us after reading “the operator in 1967 was Dipson Management Company, headquartered in Batavia.” They owned the Wintergarden in Jamestown for a period of time and then decided to walk away and build a multi-plex on the outskirts of town! For a theatre minded company they don’t seem to have any regard for the historically beautiful of another era!!!!!
And I plan to check out all of the theatres listed to see if they are all on CT…I’m sure most of them are CT listed, but if not they will be soon thanks to fellow members.
Lost: YES! This is the article..thanks for posting it for all to read in regards to the Fox Theatre Institute and what they are doing for other theatres across the Peach State! If only other States were doing this (perhaps they are)!
I just learned through a friend in Atlanta that the Fox Theatre has formed the Fox Theatre Institute to help restore/repair other theatres throughout the State of Georgia. The theatres are as follows: Rylander in Americus, Imperial in Augusta, Holly in Dahlonega, Gem in Calhoun, Grand Opera House in Macon, Springer Opera House in Columbus, DeSoto in Rome, Strand in Marietta, The Ritz in Thomaston, The Ritz in Brunswick, Emma Kelly in Statesboro, Douglass in Macon, Cox Capitol in Macon, Morton in Athens and The Grand in Fitzgerald. The Atlanta Constitution article was in the July 17, 2008 paper and the title was “A Ticket To Restoration…Atlanta’s Fox launches initiative to help other historic theaters”. I, personally, applaud the Fox!
I just learned through a friend in Atlanta that the Fox Theatre has formed the Fox Institute to help restore/repair other theatres throughout the State of Georgia. The theatres are as follows: Rylander in Americus, Imperial in Augusta, Holly in Dahlonega, Gem in Calhoun, Grand Opera House in Macon, Springer Opera House in Columbus, DeSoto in Rome, Strand in Marietta, The Ritz in Thomaston, The Ritz in Brunswick, Emma Kelly in Statesboro, Douglass in Macon, Cox Capitol in Macon, Morton in Athens and The Grand in Fitzgerald.
The Atlanta Constitution article says that the DeSoto was built in Rome GA (1929)and that it was the first movie palace in the South designed for “talkies”.
After comparing the current to the past photos I noticed that the vertical marquee reading TEMPLE is not on the theatre facade anymore and it should be as I personally don’t like the current look.
And perhaps Warner Lady could help us out with interior photos. I can’t seem to locate her email address so hopefully she’ll read our request and contact me @
I did take photos, but would have to find them on my digital camera and then send them to you. The photos have to be on one of my digital chips though they were not taken recently.
Lost: These are fine photos. I have been given a tour of this theatre and it is a real gem on State Street. BTW, I ran into the current general manager a few weeks ago and told him that I’d like to see the original organ returned to the Warner and he agreed so that is a start in the right direction! They know where it is and that certainly helps…there hasn’t been an organ in this theatre since the original one was sold.
When I lived in south Florida I traveled through Clewiston many times, but never noticed this theatre as I, unfortunately, wasn’t into theatres then! Darn!
This auction is for an LP of the last concert in the old Paramount Theatre in Toledo, OH. The organ this concert was played upon is one of the best in the world as were the acoustics inside the Paramount Theatre.
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From a March 6, 2008 post: “The auditorium, itself, is decently sized and one can see where the split down the middle halved what was once a grand theater.” Yes, once a grand theater, indeed!
Would love to see the auditorium and balcony triplex configurations plus vintage photos of the interior and exterior showing the original marquee….tried viewing previous post photos to no avail.
Though I do wish this Warner had not been converted into a triplex.
Great photos! An art deco theatre that I hope to see, in person, someday as I past through the Morgantown area each Spring and Fall.
I’m not surprised that this theatre is no longer with us after reading “the operator in 1967 was Dipson Management Company, headquartered in Batavia.” They owned the Wintergarden in Jamestown for a period of time and then decided to walk away and build a multi-plex on the outskirts of town! For a theatre minded company they don’t seem to have any regard for the historically beautiful of another era!!!!!
And I plan to check out all of the theatres listed to see if they are all on CT…I’m sure most of them are CT listed, but if not they will be soon thanks to fellow members.
Lost: YES! This is the article..thanks for posting it for all to read in regards to the Fox Theatre Institute and what they are doing for other theatres across the Peach State! If only other States were doing this (perhaps they are)!
I just learned through a friend in Atlanta that the Fox Theatre has formed the Fox Theatre Institute to help restore/repair other theatres throughout the State of Georgia. The theatres are as follows: Rylander in Americus, Imperial in Augusta, Holly in Dahlonega, Gem in Calhoun, Grand Opera House in Macon, Springer Opera House in Columbus, DeSoto in Rome, Strand in Marietta, The Ritz in Thomaston, The Ritz in Brunswick, Emma Kelly in Statesboro, Douglass in Macon, Cox Capitol in Macon, Morton in Athens and The Grand in Fitzgerald. The Atlanta Constitution article was in the July 17, 2008 paper and the title was “A Ticket To Restoration…Atlanta’s Fox launches initiative to help other historic theaters”. I, personally, applaud the Fox!
Lost: Great close-up photo with hollytheater.com on their marquee!
Lost: Your March 27th photo was in a recent Atlanta Constitution article where I have further commented about on the Rylander Theatre CT site.
I just learned through a friend in Atlanta that the Fox Theatre has formed the Fox Institute to help restore/repair other theatres throughout the State of Georgia. The theatres are as follows: Rylander in Americus, Imperial in Augusta, Holly in Dahlonega, Gem in Calhoun, Grand Opera House in Macon, Springer Opera House in Columbus, DeSoto in Rome, Strand in Marietta, The Ritz in Thomaston, The Ritz in Brunswick, Emma Kelly in Statesboro, Douglass in Macon, Cox Capitol in Macon, Morton in Athens and The Grand in Fitzgerald.
The Atlanta Constitution article says that the DeSoto was built in Rome GA (1929)and that it was the first movie palace in the South designed for “talkies”.
I applaud them.
In fact, you can see in the current photos where the vertical marquee was once attached between the 2 round exterior designs.
After comparing the current to the past photos I noticed that the vertical marquee reading TEMPLE is not on the theatre facade anymore and it should be as I personally don’t like the current look.
And in the meantime, perhaps Warner Lady will come through for us, too! I will try to reach her via phone also.
Okay….I know where the memory card is, I just have to look through them! LOL!
If ever there was a theatre entrance, this is it with the famous name high above…..Al Ringling! A must-see, in person, someday!
And perhaps Warner Lady could help us out with interior photos. I can’t seem to locate her email address so hopefully she’ll read our request and contact me @
I did take photos, but would have to find them on my digital camera and then send them to you. The photos have to be on one of my digital chips though they were not taken recently.
Lost: These are fine photos. I have been given a tour of this theatre and it is a real gem on State Street. BTW, I ran into the current general manager a few weeks ago and told him that I’d like to see the original organ returned to the Warner and he agreed so that is a start in the right direction! They know where it is and that certainly helps…there hasn’t been an organ in this theatre since the original one was sold.
Too bad it was twinned though.
When I lived in south Florida I traveled through Clewiston many times, but never noticed this theatre as I, unfortunately, wasn’t into theatres then! Darn!
Irv: Lost is a HE and I’ll let you know when I find myself in central FL next winter!
Lost: Another great photo of a great theatre in Michigan!